Northeast Evanston
Neighborhood in Evanston, Illinois
Cook County 60201, 60208
Northeast Evanston's mix of condos and historic homes
Northeast Evanston sports a variety of housing types to accommodate its residents and student population. “It’s a neighborhood. It’s higher-end houses, but there’s also a lot of condo buildings and apartments there because the students need somewhere to live,” DeNoyer says. The brick condo buildings tend to line Sherman Avenue, with units selling between $100,000 and $325,000. Owners are often responsible for monthly homeowners association fees. Colonial Revivals, Tudors and American Foursquares line the rest of Northeast Evanston’s streets, dating back to the early 1910s and 20s. Old-growth trees dot manicured front lawns, surrounded by carefully landscaped gardens and winding front walkways. Street cleaning occurs once a month here, with street signs throughout the neighborhood serving as a reminder. These single-family homes typically sell between $800,000 and $1.6 million.
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Strolling through campus or going to the beach
Residents can stroll through the university’s campus, with pathways leading to The Lakefill, which overlooks Lake Michigan. A small footbridge connects the point of The Lakefill with the southern side of campus, where people can stop in the Block Museum of Art. This museum is free to students and the general public and features students pursuing master's degrees in the spring. Right next to the observatory, the Shakespeare Garden offers a quiet oasis of landscaped gardens where people can sit on the benches or bring picnic benches.Off campus, residents still have plenty of parks to visit when they want to spend a day outside. Neighborhood parks like Philbrick Park sit within walking distance of homes, offering playgrounds and gardens. On the northern side of the community, Lawrence O Lawson Park features the Harley Clarke Mansion—the old 1920s residence of a light, power and gas executive. Gardens surround the historic residence and Grosse Point Lighthouse. Lighthouse Beach offers sandy shores and an access point to the water that’s not on campus. Just outside the community, The Evans at Canal Shores’s golf green is lined with 100-year-old oaks and overlooks the U.S. Bahá’í National Center, the only temple of its kind in North America.
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Engineering opportunities at Evanston Township High
Children living north of Simpson Street generally attend Orrington Elementary School, which earns an A ranking from Niche. From there, they continue to B-plus-rated Haven Middle School. Those on the southside of Simpson Street head to Dewey Elementary School and Nichols Middle School, granted A and A-minus ratings, respectively. Students in both school zones attend Evanston Township High School, which earns an A-plus ranking. Here, students can enroll in the Project Lead the Way program, which offers engineering classes with a project-based approach. Established in 1851, Northwestern University serves around 8,000 undergraduates and 14,000 graduate students, with prominent programs in business, education, medicine, law and engineering.
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Football games at Ryan Arena and downtown farmers' markets
While Northwestern’s Welsh-Ryan Arena and Ryan Field football stadium are outside the neighborhood on the Central Street corridor, there are several athletic fields on campus for those looking to support university athletics year-round. Pending the opening of the new Ryan Field stadium in 2026, the Northwestern Wildcats football, soccer and lacrosse teams will play at Martin Stadium on campus. Beyond athletics, supporters of the arts can stop in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall to watch the school’s orchestra, opera or jazz performances. In downtown Evanston, folks can peruse the stalls at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market from May to November. During the summer, parks across Evanston take turns hosting the Starlight Concerts and Movies in the Park on Tuesday evenings. Bands take up the first 30 minutes of each night before the show transitions into an outdoor movie screening.
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Two subway stations on the Purple Line in Northeast Evanston
Sheridan Road runs along the length of Northwestern University’s campus, stretching across Northeast Evanston and linking residents to downtown, just a mile away. While the Davis Street/Evanston Metra station is downtown, residents can also catch the subway at either the Noyes or Foster stations, both located on the western side of the community. Both stations are on the Purple Line, which runs all the way to downtown Chicago, 14 miles away. Because the tracks run through the community, residents living closer to them may hear the trains as they rumble pass. Ridge Road serves as the community’s western border, which residents can use to access the closest emergency room, located at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, about 0.5 miles away. When traveling beyond Chicagoland, Northeast Evanston residents can catch their flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 17 miles away.Student-filled coffeeshops and casual Italian restaurants
Just down the street from the Noyes subway station, Dave’s Italian Kitchen offers a casual dining environment for a night out, with a small dining room illuminated by hanging lights and framed art covering the walls. Also by the subway station, The Coffee Lab’s armchairs and bars by the windows fill with students working on assignments while enjoying a Ube latte or one of the Filipino- or Korean-inspired pastries. The entryway next to the door is plastered with different flyers and posters highlighting happenings in the area. For grocery runs, residents can stop in Whole Foods Market, about 1.5 miles up Green Bay Road, with Jewel-Osco just half a mile up the road. In the other direction, Trader Joe’s is also about 1.5 miles from Northeast Evanston.
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Written By
Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Summerville
Mary Summerville
Coldwell Banker
(630) 931-8695
362 Total Sales
3 in Northeast Evanston
$345K - $1.2M Price Range
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Rose Hoffmann
Rose Hoffmann
Baird & Warner
(224) 282-0274
89 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Evanston
$225,000 Price
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Lauren Weiss
Lauren Weiss
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(877) 511-4460
103 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Evanston
$316,000 Price
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Maria Georges
Maria Georges
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(877) 845-4596
32 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Evanston
$149,000 Price
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Tim Sheahan
Tim Sheahan
Responds QuicklyCompass
(888) 618-2480
595 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Evanston
$875,000 Price
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Mark Kloss
Mark Kloss
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 223-1707
187 Total Sales
1 in Northeast Evanston
$75,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Philbrick Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lighthouse Landing Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Beach
Hobart Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Merrick Rose Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Penny Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fireman's Park
- Playground
Lawson Park
- Trails
- Playground
Burnham Shores Park
- Boating
- Tennis
- Trails
Tallmadge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
31 min drive
Subway
Foster Station
Subway
Noyes Station
Bus
Sheridan & Lincoln
Bus
Chicago & Sheridan
Bus
Central & Orrington
Bus
Central Street & Ridge
Bus
Sheridan & Haven
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northeast Evanston | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northeast Evanston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Evanston, Evanston sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Evanston, Evanston over the last 12 months is $325,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$337,500
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,295,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$225,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
657
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1923
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,590
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
984
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,088
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
970
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,581
Median Age
25
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,338
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,945
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
75.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
46%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
46%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Evanston
Historical waterfront homes and cityscape views
Central Street
Close to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University athletic facilities
North Evanston
Varied homes and connections to Northwestern University campus
Ridge
Classic homes and parks along a major Evanston thoroughfare
Southeast Evanston
A longstanding community with immediate access to Lake Michigan and Chicago Avenue
West End
A west Evanston neighborhood with recreation by the channel
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