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What are the crime rate and median income in Waukegan, IL?
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Waukegan, 49% higher than the rate across Illinois (2.5). The median household income is $71,919 and the median home value is $190,900. About 89,076 people live in Waukegan.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Waukegan?
In 2025 the Waukegan Police Department reported 331 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.7 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 49% higher than the Illinois rate (2.5) and 14% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 2 murders. There were also 1,363 property crimes, a rate of 15.4 per 1,000. Compared with 2022, when 37 were reported, the count is up 795%.
| Offense (2025) | Waukegan count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 331 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 57 | 0.64 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 52 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 220 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,363 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 146 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 873 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 344 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Waukegan changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 37 | 105 | 2 |
| 2023 | 330 | 979 | 14 |
| 2024 | 396 | 1,437 | 5 |
| 2025 | 331 | 1,363 | 2 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Waukegan Police Department's own reports.
How does Waukegan compare with Illinois?
Households in Waukegan have a median income of $71,919 (Illinois: $83,390). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $190,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,205 a month. About 89,076 people live on 24 square miles of land, roughly 3,672 per square mile. The city lies in Lake County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Waukegan | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,076 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,919 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $190,900 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,205 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Waukegan?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Waukegan: Outboard Marine Corp., Johns-Manville Corp. and Yeoman Creek Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Lake County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Waukegan?
No highway work zones were listed in Waukegan city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Waukegan?
Inside the city limits there are 23 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park and Chain O'Lakes State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Waukegan
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Waukegan city limits. On the ATF list: Caliber Range And Gun Shop (Waukegan).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Waukegan city limits: Big Daddy's Liquor (Waukegan), Dave's Liquor (Waukegan), Derby Liquors (Waukegan), Devine liquor (Waukegan), Glen Flora Liquor Mart Inc (Waukegan), Grand Liquors (Waukegan), Jk Grand Liquors Mart (Waukegan), Little Fort Liquors (Waukegan) and 4 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Waukegan city limits: Planned Parenthood of Illinois-Waukegan (Waukegan).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Waukegan?
In 2025, Waukegan had 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (331 reported), 49% higher than the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 15.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Waukegan?
$71,919 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Waukegan?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $190,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Waukegan?
Lake County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Very High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kenosha, WI (15 mi) · Palatine, IL (20 mi) · Arlington Heights, IL (20 mi) · Mount Prospect, IL (21 mi) · Des Plaines, IL (23 mi) · Skokie, IL (24 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county page: Lake County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Waukegan city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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