Lake County, Illinois
Waukegan Real Estate and Local Guide
Waukegan is the county seat and most populous city in Lake County, a diverse lakefront community north of Chicago with a historic downtown undergoing revitalization.
Living in Waukegan
Birthplace of author Ray Bradbury, who used the city as the model for the 'Green Town' of his novels. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $70,578 median household
EducationAbout 21% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLake County
Homes in Waukegan
Owner-occupiedAbout 50.9% of housing units
Detached single-family homesAbout 51.4% of housing units
Median owner-occupied home valueAbout $177,600
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Waukegan home
Genesee Theatre
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Restored historic downtown theater hosting touring shows and concerts
Waukegan History Museum at the Haines House
Source: waukeganil.gov
Housed in an 1843 building, one of Lake County's oldest structures
Illinois Beach State Park
Source: visitlakecounty.org
State park on the city's northeast edge with nearly seven miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and dune habitat
Waukegan areas to know
Downtown Waukegan
Source: waukeganil.gov
Historic core with the Genesee Theatre, library, and Metra station
South Lakefront
Source: waukeganil.gov
City-designated lakefront district planned for new residential and commercial use