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. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Waukegan best.
About the area
Living in Waukegan, IL
Birthplace of author Ray Bradbury, who used the city as the model for the 'Green Town' of his novels.
The housing market
Homes in Waukegan
- About 50.9% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 51.4% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $177,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Waukegan home
Genesee Theatre
Restored historic downtown theater hosting touring shows and concerts
Waukegan History Museum at the Haines House
Housed in an 1843 building, one of Lake County's oldest structures
Waukegan Harbor Light
Historic lighthouse on the Lake Michigan harbor
Illinois Beach State Park
State park on the city's northeast edge with nearly seven miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and dune habitat
Bowen Park
Large city park operated by the Waukegan Park District
Neighborhoods
Waukegan areas to know
Downtown Waukegan
Historic core with the Genesee Theatre, library, and Metra station
South Lakefront
City-designated lakefront district planned for new residential and commercial use
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.