Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities People:
Ballston Spa, NY vs Waukegan, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Waukegan is 0% more densely populated than Ballston Spa.
- People are 10.0% less likely to be married in Waukegan.
- The Median Age is 4.6 years younger in Waukegan.
 Ballston Spa, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock89,751329,725,481
 Female Population53.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population46.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.238.4
 space3
 Population - 20105,432  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock87,901285,036,114
 Population - 19904,937  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now5.1%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock3,700.293.4
 Land Area1.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ballston Spa, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5414.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Ballston Spa, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 White90.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock18.4%12.2%
 Asian0.5%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.9%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock53.4%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Ballston Spa, NYWaukegan, ILUnited States
 Married Population49.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.8%50.2%
 Never Married31.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.2%10.8%
 Widowed4.5%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.882.60
 Households2,236  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock20,69580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock32.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households922  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock23.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.3%  Unlock10.8%
Voting
Reviews for Ballston Spa    2 Reviews
heather · Ballston Spa, NY
has potential...
Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Ballston Spa for the last year. The Southside of town is very cute, beautiful homes and friendly people. We bought a house on the Northside. I'm not  More

   |    Reply
Jill · Ballston Spa, NY
Village Life
Over 19 years ago

Lousy climate, as is most of upstate NY: long cloudy periods, long winters, humid. Cost of living high for what you get. High taxes don't buy much improvement to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ballston Spa

See all reviews
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews
Jeannine · Waukegan, IL
Beautifully diverse Historic City
Over 3 years ago

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

   |    Reply
Linda · Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, Illinois
Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

   |    Reply
michael  · Waukegan, IL
Up and coming city
Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Waukegan

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Waukesha, WisconsinCorvallis, OregonCompare
 Binghamton, New YorkScranton, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Vancouver, WashingtonAlbany, New YorkCompare
 Wakefield, MassachusettsStoughton, MassachusettsCompare
 Chicago, IllinoisWittmann, ArizonaCompare
 Denville, New JerseyMontclair, New JerseyCompare
 Morganton, North CarolinaDaphne, AlabamaCompare
 North Bend, WashingtonStevensville, MontanaCompare
 Springboro, OhioClayton, MissouriCompare
 Clayton, North CarolinaRolesville, North CarolinaCompare

Learn More About Ballston Spa, New York
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Waukegan, Illinois
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.