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Population:92,046
Pop. Change:5%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Area
County: Lake County
City:Waukegan
Zip Code:60079, 60085, ... 3 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Waukegan, Illinois

As of 2011, Waukegan's population is 92,046 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.63 percent.

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The median home cost in Waukegan is $160,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.41 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Waukegan's cost of living is 5.10% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Waukegan public schools spend $4,973 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 26.3 students per teacher in Waukegan.

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The unemployment rate in Waukegan is 15.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Waukegan jobs have Decreased by 1.61 percent.

Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Waukegan's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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