North Chicago City Property Records in Illinois

North Chicago property records document ownership, assessed value, taxes, legal descriptions, transfers, liens, and sometimes building or zoning history for parcels within North Chicago, Illinois. Because North Chicago is in Lake County, most official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can search deeds, mortgages, plats, and recorded instruments through the Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office. Property assessments and parcel data are available from the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office, while tax bills and payment information are handled by the Lake County Treasurer’s Office. Local zoning, permits, and code-related property information may be requested from the City of North Chicago Building Department or the City of North Chicago Clerk’s Office. For court-related records such as foreclosures, judgments, or property disputes, users may consult the Lake County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Lake County. These official sources provide the most reliable legal access to North Chicago property information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$56,815
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$147,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,757
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
3%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,392 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
33%
Population
Population:
30,772

North Chicago Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in North Chicago. It covers violent crimes such as murder, robbery and assault, as well as property crimes such as burglary and motor vehicle theft. The figures are counts of reported incidents in each category.

North Chicago recorded 0 murders, 5 robberies and 44 assaults. Property crimes totaled 171, including 17 burglaries and 52 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use these counts to see which types of reported crime occur in North Chicago. The counts reflect reported incidents only and do not include rates per resident.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
17
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
52
Theft
Theft:
102
Assault
Assault:
44
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
5

What Is the Population Profile of North Chicago

North Chicago's racial and ethnic composition is shown by population count and percentage for each group. Hispanic residents make up the largest share at 39% (11,888 people), followed by White residents at 28% (8,756) and Black residents at 23% (7,165). The data also includes Asian, Two or More Races, Other Race, American Indian and Pacific Islander categories.

Hispanic
39%
11,888
White
28%
8,756
Black
23%
7,165
Asian
5%
1,503
Two + Races
4%
1,150
Other Race
0.73%
223
American Indian
0.21%
66
Pacific Islander
0.07%
21

North Chicago, Ratings Compared Across Illinois B-

The ratings for North Chicago cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Commute (A+), Nightlife (A) and Diversity (A). Other notable ratings include Walkability (A), Access to Coffee Shops (B+) and Cost of Living (B-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in North Chicago.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
C+
Commute
Commute
A+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A-
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C
Walkability
Walkability
A

How Educated Is North Chicago

North Chicago's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (30%), Below High School (19%), and Some College (19%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
30%
Below High School
19%
Some College
19%
Bachelor Degree
13%
Associate Degree
9%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.74%

When Were Homes Built

North Chicago's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (29%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (25%) and Before 1939 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
29%
1980 - 1999
25%
Before 1939
19%
1940 - 1959
14%
2000 - Present
14%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

North Chicago's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (35%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (29%) and 4 Bedrooms (15%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
35%
2 Bedrooms
29%
1 Bedroom
15%
4 Bedrooms
15%
No Bedrooms
3%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

North Chicago's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 18 - 24 (37%), 25 - 34 (19%), and Under 10 (11%). The data also includes other available age groups.

18 - 24
37%
25 - 34
19%
Under 10
11%
35 - 44
8%
65 Plus
7%
10 - 17
7%
45 - 54
6%
55 - 64
5%

Property Market Trends at North Chicago

North Chicago's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $147,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,392 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in North Chicago's dynamic real estate landscape.

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