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Evanston
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Evanston, Illinois is a lively lakeside city just north of Chicago, known for its beautiful parks, beaches, and as the home of Northwestern University. With a blend of urban excitement and suburban charm, Evanston offers diverse dining, local events, and rich cultural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
11,747
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.04°, -87.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,205
Local Cost
$2,210
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
314 Mbps
Upload
95 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
88
Coworking
1
Cafes
20
Nightlife
2
Parks
65
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1280.0
Airport
ORD
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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