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 Housing:
New Brunswick, NJ vs North Chicago, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in New Brunswick is 11.1% older than the median age of a home in North Chicago.
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age54  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$143,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock31.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.73.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$27.1$11.0
 Homes Owned18.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented74.3%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,230  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,390$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,370  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.5%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock6.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9995.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99941.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 New Brunswick, NJNorth Chicago, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.9%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews
Derek  · New Brunswick, NJ
Living off-campus at Rutgers Univeristy, New Bruns
Over 15 years ago

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

   |    Reply
Widget · Highland Park, NJ
Horrendous Traffic
Over 16 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

   |    Reply
Abhd · La Mirada, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING OVERPRICED AND RUN DOWN
Over 17 years ago

It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of New Brunswick

See all reviews
Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews
Steven · Crystal Lake, IL
Horrid
Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

   |    Reply
Anthony · Mossville, IL
My Thoughts
Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

   |    Reply
janeen · Volcano, HI
Greatest City in the World
Over 17 years ago

I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of North Chicago

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Leavenworth, WashingtonRunning Springs, CaliforniaCompare
 Beckley, West VirginiaDayton, OhioCompare
 Laguna Hills, CaliforniaWashington, UtahCompare
 Newburgh, IndianaHickory, North CarolinaCompare
 Austin, TexasSedalia, MissouriCompare
 Celina, TennesseeForked River, New JerseyCompare
 Heyburn, IdahoRupert, IdahoCompare
 Colleyville, TexasOmaha, NebraskaCompare
 Mcminnville, TennesseeJasper, AlabamaCompare
 Mesa Verde, CaliforniaVancouver, WashingtonCompare

Learn More About New Brunswick, New Jersey
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About North Chicago, 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.