Evanston, IL vs River North, IL

Evanston, IL vs River North, IL: What the data shows

Evanston, IL is in Evanston, IL while River North, IL is in River North, IL — both in the same state. On home prices, River North, IL is the more affordable option at $496,200 median — $61,000 less than Evanston, IL's $557,200. WYLT rates Evanston, IL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and River North, IL as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Evanston, IL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. River North, IL has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Evanston, IL has Low flood risk and River North, IL has Low flood risk.

River North, IL is the more walkable neighborhood. Evanston, IL scores 20/100 (car-dependent) versus River North, IL's 88/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Evanston, IL has the higher school rating — Evanston, IL rates 7/10 and River North, IL rates 6.9/10.