Evanston, which is named after John Evans, the founder of Northwestern University, is located just north of Chicago, on the shores of the Great Lakes. The real estate in Evanston has been on the up, with the last census reporting population of 74,239.

Evanston is thirteen miles from downtown Chicago and is considered part of the Chicago suburbs real estate market. Many times visitors confuse Evanston as being part of Chicago, but it is a separate city and township, founded in the late 1800s.

There are many things to do in Evanston. Most of the activities can be enjoyed year round. Starts with the beaches, then there are the sports programs, theater, arts and let’s not forget the farmers market.

Evanston holds a yearly Ethnic Arts Festival and Arts Week every October.  There are many areas for public swimming and beach access provided to the public. They include, Lighthouse Beach, Clark Street Beach, Dempster/Greenwood St Beach, Lee Street Beach, and also the South Boulevard Beach.  And let’s not forget that pets are welcomed at the Evanston’s Dog Beach.

 Chicago real estate agents have been reporting great deal with the recent market conditions.  If you’re looking for the perfect place to live and want to escape Chicago, Evanston might be the place for you.