Moving to Waukegan, IL
Waukegan is in Lake County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
Speaks: English, Po polsku, Deutsch, Español
Waukegan at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake
- Typical home value
- $248,000 (+6.9% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Waukegan: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Waukegan will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Waukegan schools
Public school district(s): Waukegan CUSD 60
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Waukegan
- Metra UP-N from Waukegan to Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1 hr 10 min–1 hr 20 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 55 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 55 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Waukegan
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Waukegan that fit.
Nearby towns
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
- Lake Bluff, IL · Lake County
- Libertyville, IL · Lake County
- Gurnee, IL · Lake County
- Highland Park, IL · Lake County
- Deerfield, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Waukegan?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Waukegan and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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