Economic Statistics
Provided here is a city overview as well as an analysis on select points within the city that show Evanston’s strength as a City of Commerce. With an unparalleled location, solid housing stock and diverse employment base—Evanston works for business.
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City Overview
Population |
74,486 |
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Source: 2010 US Census |
Evanston’s Ten Largest Employers
| Northwestern University | 9,471 | Presbyterian Homes | 602 | |
| North Shore University Health System | 3,727 | Rotary International | 525 | |
| Evanston/Skokie School District 65 | 1,600 | Evanston Township High School | 520 | |
| Resurrection Health Care | 1,272 | Jewel/Osco Food Stores | 480 | |
| City of Evanston | 918 | C.E. Niehoff & Co. | 450 | |
Source: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity |
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Employment by Industry
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.9% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services | 16.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 36.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 1.9% |
Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
Household Income
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.4% |
| Mean household income | $106,416 |
| Median household income | $68,107 |
| Per capita income | $42,925 |
Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
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Housing
| Total housing units | 33,181 |
| Occupied housing units | 30,047 |
| Owner-occupied housing units | 55.3 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 44.7 |
Source: 2010 US Census |
Home Value
| Less than $50,000 | 0.90% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 0.90% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.40% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.40% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 17.70% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 32.30% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 28.00% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7.50% |
| Median | $395,000 |
Source: 2005-2009 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
Education
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 11.70% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.90% |
| Associate's degree | 3.30% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 36.40% |
Source: 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |
Taxes
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Location Specific Statistics
Location specific statistics are provided for eight select Evanston commercial districts using 1, 3, and 5 mile radius for each intersection listed below, which are also displayed on the interactive map.
| - Church Street and Sherman Avenue (Downtown) | - Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue | |
| - Central Street and Crawford Avenue | - Main Street and Chicago Avenue | |
| - Central Street and Green Bay Road | - Oakton Street and Hartrey Avenue | |
| - Simpson Street and Ashland Avenue | - Howard Street and Asbury Avenue / Western Avenue | |
| - Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue |
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Church Street and Sherman Avenue (Downtown)
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 31,663 | 168,736 | 418,107 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | 0.90% | -0.80% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,870 | $34,759 | $31,919 |
| Average Age: | 34.9 | 37.1 | 38.3 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 11,712 | 64,621 | 161,468 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | 1.30% | -0.90% | -1.00% |
| Median Household Income: | $59,146 | $60,860 | $57,085 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.1 | 2.44 | 2.48 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 28 min | 33 min | 33 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $330,573 | $304,943 | $289,622 |
Central Street and Crawford Avenue
| 1 Mile | 3 Mile | 5 Mile | |
| 2010 Total Population: | 18,800 | 150,214 | 352,021 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | -1.10% | -0.50% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,013 | $43,739 | $37,957 |
| Average Age: | 42.40 | 39.80 | 39.50 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 7,128 | 54,826 | 131,370 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | -1.20% | -0.50% | -0.80% |
| Median Household Income: | $93,635 | $79,068 | $68,762 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.58 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.50 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 32 min | 30 min | 31 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $416,629 | $355,755 | $324,257 |
Central Street and Green Bay Road
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 22,597 | 130,293 | 340,970 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | -0.40% | -0.60% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,856 | $45,085 | $35,160 |
| Average Age: | 37.6 | 39 | 38.3 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 8,712 | 49,153 | 126,525 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | -0.60% | -0.60% | -0.90% |
| Median Household Income: | $88,544 | $79,168 | $62,673 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.52 | 2.46 | 2.58 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 32 min | 31 min | 32 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $499,486 | $365,084 | $315,855 |
Simpson Street and Ashland Avenue
| 1 Mile | 3 Mile | 5 Mile | |
| 2010 Total Population: | 30,260 | 155,739 | 382,877 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | 0.00% | -0.70% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,834 | $39,353 | $33,405 |
| Average Age: | 35.50 | 38.10 | 38.20 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 11,418 | 58,428 | 144,283 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | 0.10% | -0.70% | -1.00% |
| Median Household Income: | $64,108 | $70,930 | $60,215 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.54 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.30 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 28 min | 32 min | 33 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $360,468 | $331,967 | $300,048 |
Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue
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1 Mile | 3 Mile | 5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 28,362 | 227,129 | 481,934 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | -0.60% | -0.70% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,160 | $32,205 | $31,809 |
| Average Age: | 37.7 | 38 | 38.2 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 10,738 | 85,707 | 185,236 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | -0.50% | -0.90% | -0.90% |
| Median Household Income: | $64,904 | $59,692 | $58,169 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.5 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 31 min | 32 min | 33 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $255,960 | $289,148 | $293,617 |
Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
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| 2010 Total Population: | 33,576 | 197,508 | 464,262 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | 0.60% | -0.80% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,748 | $31,034 | $31,165 |
| Average Age: | 36.1 | 36.6 | 38.3 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 14,406 | 75,375 | 181,444 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | 0.90% | -1.00% | -0.90% |
| Median Household Income: | $63,295 | $54,776 | $56,192 |
| Average Household Size: | 1.97 | 2.46 | 2.45 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 30 min | 33 min | 33 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $298,030 | $281,342 | $284,994 |
Main Street and Chicago Avenue
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 34,251 | 235,849 | 522,487 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | 0.30% | -0.80% | -0.70% |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,253 | $28,450 | $29,981 |
| Average Age: | 37.7 | 36.3 | 37.9 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 15,838 | 88,832 | 204,682 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | 0.50% | -1.00% | -0.90% |
| Median Household Income: | $63,811 | $51,932 | $54,801 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.08 | 2.49 | 2.44 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 33 min | 34 min | 34 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $275,696 | $263,211 | $284,838 |
Oakton Street and Hartrey Avenue
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 21,211 | 289,866 | 632,060 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | -1.30% | -0.70% | -0.60% |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,287 | $28,524 | $29,616 |
| Average Age: | 38.90 | 37.70 | 37.80 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 7,455 | 108,016 | 243,487 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | -1.60% | -1.00% | -0.90% |
| Median Household Income: | $68,719 | $55,428 | $56,283 |
| Avgerage Household Size: | 2.81 | 2.55 | 2.50 |
| Avgerage Household Vehicles: | 1.60 | 1.30 | 1.20 |
| Avgerage Travel Time to Work: | 31 min | 33 min | 34 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $247,669 | $273,231 | $281,692 |
Howard Street and Asbury Avenue / Western Avenue
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1 Mile |
3 Mile |
5 Mile |
| 2010 Total Population: | 48,564 | 309,168 | 666,439 |
| Population Growth 2010-2015: | -1.00% | -0.70% | -0.60% |
| Per Capita Income: | $25,543 | $26,763 | $29,374 |
| Average Age: | 36.2 | 37 | 37.5 |
| 2010 Total Households: | 18,184 | 118,081 | 261,850 |
| Household Growth 2010-2015: | -1.50% | -1.00% | -0.80% |
| Median Household Income: | $54,748 | $51,404 | $55,373 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.6 | 2.49 | 2.45 |
| Average Household Vehicles: | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average Travel Time to Work: | 33 min | 34 min | 34 min |
| Median Housing Value: | $232,403 | $254,516 | $279,405 |
| Source: CoStar - January 2012 |
Traffic Counts
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KEY: |
Less than 12,000 |
12,000 to 16,999 |
17,000 to 19,999 |
20,000 plus |
Average Daily Total Source: CoStar 2012 – using MPSI and AADT 2010 Estimates.
For additional traffic information please visit the Illinois Department of Transportation website.
Reports
A Policy Assessment for Commercial Real Estate Development in Evanston, Illinois
Report Commissioned by Evanston Inventure, March 13, 2012