General Info

Date of Incorporation:

1863

Population (2000 Census):

74,239

Area:

7.8 sq. mi.

Distance to Downtown Chicago:

13 miles

Households (2000 Census):

29,651

Per Capita Income (2000 Census):

$33,645

Median Household Income (2000 Census):

$56,335

Average single-family home:

$290,800

Altitude (above sea level):

600 ft.

First Settled

1836

Area Code

847

Municipal Services and Facilities

Miles of Streets

147

Miles of Alleys

76

Fire Protection 

Number of Firefighters

107

Number of Stations

5

Number of Fire Hydrants

1,236

I.S.O. Rating

Class 3

Police Protection 

Number of Police Officers

162

Number of School Crossing Guards

40

Number of Parking Enforcement Officers

12

Library Services

Number of Branch Libraries

2

Number of Books and Other Materials

437,104

Number of Registered Borrowers

54,412

Recreation Facilities

Number of Parks and Playgrounds

75

Park Area in Acres

268

Number of Beaches

5

Municipal Water Utility 

Population Serviced:
Northwest Water Commission

218,915

  Evanston

74,239

  Skokie

63,348

Miles of Water Mains

155.995