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Evanston Has Fewest Number of Mortgage-Free Homes in North Shore
Around 25 percent of Evanston homeowners own their homes outright.
Communities with a large segment of senior citizens or high median incomes tend to have the highest percentage mortgage-free homes, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
In Evanston, 25.5 percent or 16,896 of homes are mortgage free, according to Crain’s analysis.
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Here’s a look at other North Shore communities:
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Percentage of
Mortgage-Free Homes
Glencoe
37.7% (2,823)
Northbrook
35% (10,851)
Wilmette
34.6% (8,272)
Kenilworth
34.4% (752)
Skokie
34.4% (17,179)
Glenview
32.7% (13,699)
Winnetka
32.4% (3,591)
Chicago
26.6% (484,122)
Evanston
25.5% (16,896)
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