There are 20 independent living communities near Waukegan, Illinois. The daily costs of independent living in Illinois range from $19 to $119, with an average cost running about $70. The monthly expense averages around $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $25,109, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Waukegan, IL can range from $1,645 per month to $5,033 per month, with a median cost of approximately $2,692 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $32,307.
Waukegan is a mid size city in Illinois. It is located within Lake County and is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metropolitan area. It is the 9th biggest city in Illinois, with 98,692 residents living in the city itself and 6,987,494 in the surrounding statistical area. The 55+ community currently makes up about 16% of the total population.
Waukegan has a low SeniorScore™ of 58. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000 and a mean household income is $46,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The mean housing price in Waukegan is $139,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $187,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.46%.
Waukegan has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. Waukegan has an average crime rate, good air quality ratings, and average water quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.