Overall Edge
Evanston leads
Evanston wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
River North
$2.2M median
Urban Trendy
Neighborhood B
Evanston
$1.6M median
Suburban Walkable
⭐ Overall Leader
River North
Metric
Evanston
$2.2M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.6M
8/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A-
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
70/100
6 min
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Commute
Commute
30 min
3
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
12
25
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Cafes
Cafes
20
2
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Groceries
Groceries
6
9 min
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Hospital
Hospital
20 min
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Is River North or Evanston more expensive?
River North has a median home price of $2.2M and Evanston is $1.6M. Evanston is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — River North or Evanston?
River North has a school rating of 8/10 and Evanston rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is River North or Evanston safer?
River North has a crime grade of B+ and Evanston is graded A-.
Which is more walkable?
River North scores 88/100 for walkability. Evanston scores 70/100. River North is the more walkable option.