Best Neighborhoods in Waukegan, IL
Comprehensive data on Waukegan, IL including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in Waukegan, IL — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for Waukegan, IL is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Waukegan as a whole.
Waukegan has a population of 89,435, a median household income of $66,077, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and a poverty rate of 15.0%. The median home value citywide is $164,400, which is 42% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Waukegan at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for Waukegan is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$164,400
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$66,077
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
89,435
Walk Score
0/100
Violent Crime
1.2 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 43
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Unemployment
5.3%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors