Evanston, IL

Downtown

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$145K - $1.7M
For Sale on Trulia:
40 homes
Rent:
$990 - $6K
For Rent on Trulia:
199 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
47 minutes
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 28 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say parking is easy

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say car is needed

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 31 % Say there's wildlife

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Block parties are scheduled every summer and seasonal festivals three times a year that include local businesses "
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    "Great friendly clean. No dogs would be a plus. Transportation restaurants, stores, it's congested. needs more parking. not paid parking "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of other dogs there are wide sidewalks, plowed in winter, lots of parks, other dog owners are sensible."
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  • Trulia User
    "Downtown Evanston is great because it is close to quiet tree-lined neighborhood streets and close to restaurants, the public library, stores, gym and yoga studios, music venues, etc. I thought I would never recognize or know the people who live in my apartment building but I do, as well as shop owners. Feels like a smaller town but lots of big city options for things to do."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in Downtown Evanston after 20 years living in Northeast Evanston. I love it because there are so many restaurants and activities close by."
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  • Jacklynnmorris90
    "Festivals, outdoor concerts, art fairs, general sense of community, friendly faces, family oriented environment, lots of bars and restaurants. Just an overall good community. "
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  • Lucas_de_andrade
    "Friendly and helpful evanston downtown, just 2 minutes from here. It’s a place where you can feel comfortable and have everything easily. It’s a pleasure to live so close to so many commerce, services and restaurants. "
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  • Heather C.
    "So many great activities within walking distance. Many of them free. The lake front is beautiful all four seasons. "
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  • Andersonkara07
    "Great neighborhood for kids, near the lake and lots of amenities. Quiet and residential but still full of life"
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  • Daniel K.
    "Evanston is a wonderful neighborhood! Cafes, bookstores, restaurants, parks, nightlife and more always just a few blocks away, its a great place for both northwestern students and families. As a woman, I can feel completely safe walking around at night. Dont even get me started about the dogs in the area! I really do love Evanston!"
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  • Brianna T.
    "I was raised here as well as my parents it’s an amazing city to live one. The educational system is magnificent ! The stores and jobs etc are either walking distance or bus. This is wonderful area to raise kids."
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  • Angela W.
    "Ive lives here for over 15 yrs people are friendly theres kids playing and the houses and lawns are well kept"
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  • Kathy E.
    "Oak Court Condos in Downtown Evanston is the best of both worlds - quiet suburban area with all the charm of a little city, convenient to all shopping, movies and amenities "
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  • Jennifer
    "I live here and have for many years. I find it very convenient to be close to the movies, resturants , shops and public transportation. We work downtown and very much enjoy coming to our little city out of the big city. "
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