Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★4.3 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in North Chicago, IL
Explore North Chicago and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.8 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
North Chicago at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population30,643
Median Household Income$60,172
Median Home Value$159,600
Median Gross Rent$1,426
Median Age23.2
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment9.9%
Work From Home25.5%
Homeownership32.6%
Housing Vacancy10.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
North Chicago is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in North Chicago Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in North Chicago and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in North Chicago
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$159,600
Median Gross Rent$1,426
Homeownership32.6%
Housing Vacancy10.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for North Chicago, IL
Median Household Income$60,172
Unemployment9.9%
Work From Home25.5%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in North Chicago and how households are structured
Population30,643
Median Age23.2
Average Household Size2.7
North Chicago is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in North Chicago
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for North Chicago point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High81.7°F
Average Winter Low15.6°F
Annual Rainfall38.6 in.
Annual Snowfall43.1 in.
Seasonal Life in North Chicago
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
North Chicago is located in Lake County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Lake County.
County Intelligence
North Chicago & Lake County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
North Chicago is located in Lake County, Illinois.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in North Chicago.
Current NarrowTheList data for North Chicago shows a population of about 30,643. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Lake County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for North Chicago.
For someone considering a move to North Chicago, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
Lake Bluff, IL
2.4 miles away
Green Oaks, IL
2.9 miles away
Park City, IL
3.1 miles away
Waukegan, IL
3.7 miles away
Gurnee, IL
5.4 miles away
Lake Forest, IL
5.6 miles away
Libertyville, IL
5.9 miles away
Mettawa, IL
6.0 miles away
Vernon Hills, IL
7.7 miles away
Highwood, IL
8.0 miles away
Third Lake, IL
8.5 miles away
Mundelein, IL
8.6 miles away