Electricity rates in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL ranks 1 of 65 Illinois cities for the share of renter households (67%). North Chicago, Illinois has 30,772 residents in 7,300 households; 22.2% heat with electricity.
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North Chicago on the map
Lake County, with North Chicago marked
Who supplies North Chicago
Lake County lists 1 utility for North Chicago, IL, a city of 30,772: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Lake County page.
Housing and heating in North Chicago
North Chicago, IL: 4,956 of 8,085 homes were built before 1980 and 1,124 in 2000 or later. North Chicago, IL has 2,970 detached houses, 2,283 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 27 mobile homes.
Age of homes in North Chicago, IL
% of homes by decade built, North Chicago, IL
- 19pre-40
- 540s
- 950s
- 1460s
- 1570s
- 980s
- 1590s
- 700s
- 510s
- 120+
Heating fuel in North Chicago, IL
| North Chicago, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL, median year built | 1972 | 1982 | -10 years | 39 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, built before 1980 | 61.3% | 46.8% | +14.5 points | 33 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, built 2000 or later | 13.9% | 19.8% | -5.9 points | 34 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, detached houses | 36.7% | 66.4% | -29.7 points | 61 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 28.2% | 15.7% | +12.5 points | 18 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, mobile homes | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.3 points | 35 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, renter households | 66.7% | 25.6% | +41.1 points | 1 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, median home value | $147,800 | $326,600 | -$178,800 | 57 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, median gross rent a month | $1,392 | $1,434 | -$42 | 40 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, people per household | 2.66 | 2.70 | -0.04 | 23 of 65 |
Facts about North Chicago
- Residents of North Chicago, IL, ACS 2023
- 30,77262 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in North Chicago, IL
- $56,81559 of 65 of those cities
- Households in North Chicago, IL
- 7,3004.22 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in North Chicago, IL
- 33.3%2,432 owners and 4,868 renter households
- Housing units in North Chicago, IL
- 8,085785 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in North Chicago, IL
- 22.2%1,617 of 7,300 homes
- Land area of North Chicago, IL
- 8.0 sq mi3,848.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in North Chicago, IL
- 2.3%at 693 kWh a month over the $56,815 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of North Chicago, IL
- 106NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 344.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in North Chicago, IL
- 19724,956 of 8,085 homes (61.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in North Chicago, IL
- $147,800$1,392 gross rent a month, 11.30% of value a year
Who lives in North Chicago: income, cars, homes
4,225 residents of North Chicago, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 23.6. In North Chicago, IL, 2,252 of 4,395 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,390 households moved in since 2018 and 998 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In North Chicago, IL, 2,373 of 7,300 households earn under $35,000, 2,204 $35,000-$75,000, 2,051 $75,000-$150,000 and 672 $150,000 or more. In North Chicago, IL, 891 households own no vehicle and 3,445 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 17,228 workers in North Chicago, IL, 3,451 work from home, 7,796 drive alone, 236 ride transit and 3,740 walk. North Chicago, IL homes: 4,244 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,464 none or one, median 5.1 rooms.
Household income in North Chicago, IL
| North Chicago, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL, households under $35,000 | 32.5% | 7 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, households $150,000 or more | 9.2% | 63 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, residents below poverty | 21.9% | 5 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, median age | 23.6 | 65 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.5% | 44 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, households without a vehicle | 12.2% | 8 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 47.2% | 57 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, workers at home | 20.0% | 13 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, cost-burdened renters | 51.2% | 21 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, moved in since 2018 | 46.4% | 5 of 65 |
| North Chicago, IL, moved in before 2000 | 13.7% | 57 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in North Chicago
North Chicago, IL: 7,300 households at $1,284 a year per home for electricity (Lake County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $9.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,640 a year per household.
| Group in North Chicago, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of North Chicago, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL, all households | 7,300 | $1,284 | $9.4 million | 2.26% |
| North Chicago, IL, homeowners | 2,432 | $1,427 | $3.5 million | 2.51% |
| North Chicago, IL, renters | 4,868 | $882 | $4.3 million | 1.55% |
Outage risk around North Chicago
North Chicago, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 102 wind and 4 tornado, 344.5 per 100,000 residents of 30,772. Top gust near North Chicago, IL: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near North Chicago, IL: $1.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of North Chicago, IL
wind and tornado reports, North Chicago, IL
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| North Chicago, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL, 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2018 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2019 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2021 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2022 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2024 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| North Chicago, IL, 2025 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Analyst note on North Chicago
Household income in North Chicago, IL is $56,815; 2,432 of its 7,300 households own. 1,617 of the 7,300 occupied homes in North Chicago, IL heat with electricity. North Chicago, IL counts 30,772 residents in 7,300 households, on 8.0 square miles.
North Chicago, IL has 8,085 housing units, 785 of them vacant or seasonal. North Chicago, IL ranks 1 of 65 Illinois cities for the youngest residents (median age 23.6). North Chicago, IL ranks 7 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median household income ($56,815).
North Chicago, IL ranks 7 of 65 Illinois cities for households earning under $35,000 (32.5%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, North Chicago
Compare North Chicago with nearby cities
| City near North Chicago, IL | Distance from North Chicago | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 30,772 | $56,815 | 1972 | $147,800 | 106 | 20.0% |
| Waukegan, IL | 3.7 mi north | 88,919 (+58,147) | $70,578 (+$13,763) | 1967 (-5 yr) | $177,600 (+$29,800) | 99 (-7) | 6.7% (-13.3 pts) |
| Gurnee, IL | 5.4 mi northwest | 30,486 (-286) | $121,410 (+$64,595) | 1992 (+20 yr) | $331,100 (+$183,300) | 132 (+26) | 17.8% (-2.2 pts) |
| Mundelein, IL | 8.4 mi southwest | 31,632 (+860) | $107,608 (+$50,793) | 1984 (+12 yr) | $285,600 (+$137,800) | 213 (+107) | 16.0% (-4.0 pts) |
| Highland Park, IL | 9.6 mi south | 30,229 (-543) | $161,875 (+$105,060) | 1962 (-10 yr) | $594,400 (+$446,600) | 223 (+117) | 25.2% (+5.2 pts) |
| Buffalo Grove, IL | 11.7 mi southwest | 42,824 (+12,052) | $129,820 (+$73,005) | 1982 (+10 yr) | $392,900 (+$245,100) | 306 (+200) | 28.5% (+8.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in North Chicago
| ZIP area touching North Chicago, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside North Chicago | Share of North Chicago's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 60064 (North Chicago, IL) | 95.2% | 63.0% |
| 60088 (North Chicago, IL) | 95.8% | 28.7% |
| 60044 (North Chicago, IL) | 9.7% | 8.2% |
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Questions on North Chicago
North Chicago: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in North Chicago, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Lake County lists 1 utility.
North Chicago: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
North Chicago, IL: rank 62 of 65 by its 30,772 residents, rank 59 of 65 by $56,815 median income.
North Chicago: how many homes heat with electricity?
North Chicago, IL: 1,617 of 7,300 occupied homes, 22.2%; Lake County 13.7%.
North Chicago: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.3% of the $56,815 median income in North Chicago, IL.
North Chicago: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around North Chicago, IL may be closed.
North Chicago: damaging storms reported nearby?
106 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of North Chicago, IL, 2015 to 2025, 344.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in North Chicago?
North Chicago, IL: median home built 1972; 4,956 of 8,085 homes (61.3%) predate 1980, 2,970 are detached and 2,283 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of North Chicago, IL live below the poverty line?
4,225 residents.
How many North Chicago, IL renters struggle with rent?
2,252 of 4,395 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in North Chicago, IL earn under $35,000?
2,373 of 7,300, against 672 at $150,000 or more.