Evanston, IL vs Lincoln Park, IL

Evanston, IL vs Lincoln Park, IL: What the data shows

Evanston, IL is in Evanston, IL while Lincoln Park, IL is in Lincoln Park, IL — both in the same state. On home prices, Evanston, IL is the more affordable option at $557,200 median — $173,100 less than Lincoln Park, IL's $730,300. WYLT rates Evanston, IL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Lincoln Park, IL as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.

Lincoln Park, IL has the stronger safety profile of the two. Evanston, IL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lincoln Park, IL has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Evanston, IL has Low flood risk and Lincoln Park, IL has Low flood risk.

Lincoln Park, IL is the more walkable neighborhood. Evanston, IL scores 20/100 (car-dependent) versus Lincoln Park, IL's 89/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Evanston, IL rates 7/10 and Lincoln Park, IL rates 7/10.