Question 1

Is Skokie, IL or Waukegan, IL cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Waukegan, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Skokie, IL is approximately $378,100 and in Waukegan, IL it is approximately $150,700 — a difference of $227,400.

Question 2

Is Skokie, IL or Waukegan, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

Skokie, IL scores higher on safety. Skokie, IL has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Waukegan, IL has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Skokie, IL or Waukegan, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Skokie, IL is more walkable. Skokie, IL has a Walk Score of 24/100 and Waukegan, IL has a Walk Score of 9/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Skokie, IL or Waukegan, IL?

Accepted Answer

Skokie, IL has higher-rated schools. Skokie, IL has a school rating of 7/10 and Waukegan, IL has a rating of 6/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Skokie, IL or Waukegan, IL?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Skokie, IL	Waukegan, IL
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$378K	$151K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$101K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	24/100 ✓ More walkable	9/100
Transit Score	37/100 ✓ Better transit	22/100
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	26 min ✓ Shorter commute	56 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6/10
Best for	suburban familiescommuters to Chicagostudents at nearby colleges	Budget-conscious familiesFirst-time home buyersSuburban commuters

Skokie, IL vs Waukegan, IL

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