Buying Property in Evanston as a Foreigner
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Evanston aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Evanston, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Arts DistrictHood | $449,866 | 7.5% | 56 | 38 | 93 |
| Central Street EvanstonHood | $449,866 | 7.5% | 56 | 38 | 93 |
| Church and DodgeHood | $449,866 | 7.5% | 56 | 38 | 93 |
| DowntownHood | $449,866 | 7.5% | 58 | 38 | 93 |
| Evanston Lakeshore Historic DistrictHood | $418,876 | 6.5% | 53 | 35 | 93 |
| RidgevilleHood | $418,876 | 6.5% | 52 | 35 | 93 |
| South EvanstonHood | $418,876 | 6.5% | 46 | 35 | 93 |
| West EndHood | $418,876 | 6.5% | 59 | 35 | 93 |
| West VillageHood | $418,876 | 6.5% | 56 | 35 | 93 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.0 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 20.1 | 3.1 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 19.8 | 2.9 | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 17.4 |
Federal & Illinois tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.5 |
| -11.8% |
| 2020 | 19.9 | 4.3 | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 22.7 | 4.2 | — |
