Housing Market in Evanston

Evanston's housing market runs genuinely expensive and appreciating steadily, reflecting the city's real lakefront/university-adjacent affluent reputation.

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A Real, Steady Appreciation Pace

Zillow's average Evanston home value ran approximately $459,534, up a real 3.5% year-over-year -- meaningfully above both the Illinois statewide average and several other Chicago-suburb Tier A markets in this project.

Real ZIP-Level Tax-Bill Variation

Annual property tax bills vary meaningfully across Evanston -- from approximately $6,272 (60202) to $9,199 (60201) -- a real factor worth weighing alongside purchase price.

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Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.