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North Chicago, IL

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Population
34,050
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
653 ft
Median Home Value
$159,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,172
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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North Chicago in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityWaukegan, Illinois3.7 miles away · 87,940 residents.

About North Chicago

North Chicago is a Lake County city with one of the strongest military identities in Illinois. Great Lakes Naval Training Center was created in 1911 and remains the Navy's only enlisted boot camp, giving the city a national role far beyond its population. North Chicago is also home to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, adding a medical education presence. The city has an industrial, institutional, and working-class feel, tied closely to Lake County, Waukegan, and the broader Chicago north shore corridor.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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