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Living in Evanston

Evanston has an average Walk Score of 76 with 74,486 residents.

Evanston has good public transportation and is very bikeable.

The most walkable Evanston ZIP codes are 60201 and 60202.

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76 Walk Score of Evanston, IL

Evanston is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Washington Elementary School

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Grosse Point Lighthouse

Evanston has an average Walk Score of 76 with 74,486 residents.

Evanston has good public transportation and is very bikeable.

Find apartments in Evanston's most walkable ZIP codes: 60201 and 60202.

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Evanston Neighborhoods

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Population

1 60201 76 - - 43,079
2 60202 75 - - 31,527

Eating & Drinking

There are about 259 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Evanston.

People in Evanston can walk to an average of 3 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Downtown EvanstonThis is the view a little west of the Downtown Evanston office looking north from American Apparel toward Urban Outfitters, Bravo's outdoor plaza seating, and the marquee for the 12 screen Century Theatre!

Sara J. McMurray
on Downtown Evanston

51 Transit Score of Evanston, IL

Evanston has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Evanston apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Evanston has good public transportation and about 10 bus, 1 rail and 1 subway lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Evanston on public transit.

89 Bike Score of Evanston, IL

Evanston is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Downtown Evanston

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Merrick Rose Garden

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Raymond Park

Photo of Raymond Park in Evanston

Raymond Park

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Dawes Park

Photo of Ryan Field in Evanston

Ryan Field

thumbnail for Fountain SquareFountain Square shows Northwestern Pride during "Paint Evanston Purple" Week

City of Evanston
on Fountain Square

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Fountain Square

Photo of Ladd Arboretum in Evanston

Ladd Arboretum

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Robert Crown Center

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Dempster Street Sailing Beach, Evanston, IL

thumbnail for Dempster Street Sailing Beach, Evanston, ILYou can rent sailboats, paddleboards and kayaks by the hour or the day, or you can pay for a seasonal rack and locker and store your boat here to use any time you like!

Sara J. McMurray
on Dempster Street Sailing Beach, Evanston, IL

Evanston is Talking About...

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Photo of Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center in Evanston

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center

Photo of Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston

Grosse Point Lighthouse

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Downtown Evanston

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Evanston Art Center

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