Evanston, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 30,817 housing units in Evanston.
This represents a 5.7% growth from 29,164 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 30,817 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Evanston is about 52.6%.
Evanston's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 3.8%.
Average household size is 2.27 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Evanston were built after 1943.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 7.10% |
| One Bedroom | 20.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31% |
| Three Bedrooms | 25.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 5.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.53 |
Median year structure was built | 1939 |
Median Value of occupied units | $290,800 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $185,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 1.98 |
Median year structure was built | 1949 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $849 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 53.80% |
| Debt Free | 26.10% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.4% |