Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Autobahn Country Club
Attraction
Food and Drink (0) F
Horns & Halos
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (6) F
Erickson Park
Park
Tyler Park
Park
Viewing area
Park
Shops (1) F
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Vetter Road Turnaround
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Elwood is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A-

Elwood crime rates are 951 per 100k, which is 52% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
725 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
226 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment A+

The median income in Elwood is $81,250 - which is 37% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$81,250
A-
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Elwood Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Elwood home prices are $171,200 - which is 2% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$171,200
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
8%
B+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C

The Elwood graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
51%
D-
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (1) F
Elwood C C School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings D+

Elwood has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
D+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Erickson Park
      Tyler Park
      Viewing area

      Entertainment

      Autobahn Country Club

      Food & Drink

      Horns & Halos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elwood? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elwood.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors