Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Waukegan

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Waukegan is $1,205 per month and the median household income is $71,919 per year. Roughly 50% of Waukegan households rent, meaning assisted and income-based housing serves a substantial share of the local community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Waukegan Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 456 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Waukegan

The area around assisted properties in Waukegan scores 78 (Very Walkable) for walkability, 33 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 51 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing listed on this page.

Schools

Waukegan is served by 23 public schools across 2 districts, including 17 elementary, 5 middle, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Waukegan, IL

The median household income in Waukegan is $71,919 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,205 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), giving renters a benchmark for what market-rate housing typically costs here.

Waukegan has 1,468 income-restricted units across 10 HUD-assisted or LIHTC properties. These programs cap rent based on your income, which can mean significantly lower monthly costs than the market-rate median.

• Median household income: $71,919/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,205/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 1,468 across 10 properties
• Share of households that rent: 50% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 10 affordable housing properties in Waukegan have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure is not a significant concern for HUD-assisted housing in this city based on available flood data.