IL·Chicago North Shore·Est. 1863
Evanston
“Chicago's intellectual North Shore”
WalkableLakefrontWealthyL-connectedBrutal Winters
The Pulse
Population
78.0k
Rent, 1BR
$1,950/mo
Walk / Transit
81 · 73
Safety
A-
The Scene
Northwestern is right on Lake Michigan. Walkable downtown adjacent to campus, L train into Chicago (40 min), and a nice quiet alternative to the city.
Wealthy Chicago suburb on Lake Michigan, very walkable, good transit access to the city, cold lake-effect winters.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,950
Groceries
$420
Utilities
$145
Transit
$100
Estimated total$2,615/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
28°
Summer
76°
Midwest37″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
81
Transit
73
Walkable — Most errands on foot, transit fills the gaps
Airport
ORD (40 min)
Time zone
CST / CT
The Details
Neighborhoods
- ·Downtown
- ·Lakefront
- ·Central Street
Industries
- ·Higher Ed
- ·Professional Services
Notable alumni
Nearest cities
Chicago30m
Milwaukee1.5h
Madison WI2.7h
Schools here · 2