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North Chicago, Illinois

Introduction to North Chicago, Illinois

North Chicago, Illinois, in Lake county, is 2 miles S of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 33 miles N of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 35,918 people live in North Chicago.

North Chicago History

Industrial development in the present day city of North Chicago began around 1892 when a railroad depot was built in this area. In 1895, the area was incorporated as a village. In 1901, North Chicago was reincorporated as a city. The Great Lakes Naval Training Center was established in 1911. Apart from Eastern European immigrants, North Chicago is also inhabited by Latinos from Mexico and African American settlers from Arkansas and Alabama.

North Chicago and nearby Attractions

  • Illinois Beach State Park
  • Haines House Museum
  • Six Flags Great America
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area
  • Fort Hill Heritage Museum
  • Chicago Botanic Garden

Things To Do In North Chicago

While staying in North Chicago, you can spend your leisure time at Constitution Park, Foss Park, Coles Park, and Boak Park. You can even plan a day trip to the Greenbelt County Forest Preserve. The North Chicago Public Library is also worth paying a visit to. In addition, the city offers a number of baseball fields, children’s playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, golf courses, and several shopping areas. The Six Flags Great America is also close to the city.

North Chicago Transportation

Air transportation is available from Kenosha Regional Airport.

North Chicago Higher Education

Finch University of Health Science - Chicago Med School lies within the city limits. Trinity International University, Oakton Community College, and College of Lake County are also nearby.

High Points

North Chicago strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyNorth Chicago Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%North Chicago Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%North Chicago Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of North Chicago, IL

Comparing North Chicago to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone43

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