1112 - 1118 Porter St

Downtown Waukegan sits near Lake Michigan in northeastern Illinois, with a flat lakeshore setting and cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The Genesee Theatre is a prominent historic landmark, while Waukegan Harbor and the lakefront offer open-water views and access to outdoor recreation. Bowen Park, just west of downtown, has trails, gardens and outdoor spaces; downtown itself has local restaurants, coffee stops and shops along its central streets. The area’s arts calendar includes performances and events at the Genesee Theatre, and the harbor adds a distinctly maritime feel. Metra’s Union Pacific North Line connects Waukegan with other North Shore communities and Chicago, while local streets and buses support travel around town. For the Downtown Waukegan neighborhood, the median rent is $1,150 per month, with a typical range of $715 to $3,000.