What does housing cost in Evanston in 2026?

Housing in Evanston runs to about €1,451 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Evanston?

Asking rent in Evanston stands at 1,698 €/month.

What are property prices in Evanston?

To buy in Evanston, expect 472,300 €.

Cost of Living in Evanston, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Evanston — 2026

Evanston has 76,552 residents and lies in Illinois. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,451 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 403,710 €. Median income is 81,858 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 21% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Evanston

Rent

Median rent: 1,451 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 403,710 €

Income

Median household income: 81,858 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 7,653 €/year

Quality of life — Evanston

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

29,7 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

10,8 %

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