Livability Score

79
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Coffee Shop
Glencoe Roast
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Garden View Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Basu Coffee Bar & Vietnamese Eatery
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Speaks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Writers Theatre
Theatre Arts
Joutras Gallery
Art Gallery
Alsdorf Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Model Railroad Garden
Attraction
Kitchen Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Matz Hall
Theatre Arts
New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
Stadium
AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14
Cinema
Pinstripes Bowling
Bowling Alley
Wagner Farm Heritage Center
Museum
Francis Stupey Log Cabin Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Graeter's
Sweets
Roti
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Rose Terrace Beer Garden
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Piero's Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Roti
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Granite City Food & Brewery
Bar
Meatheads
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Takiff Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Bernard Weinger Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Winnetka Community House
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Spynergy
Gym
SALT Fitness Northbrook
Gym
Evolution Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
The Grand Food Center
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Grand Food Center
Grocery Store
The Crunchy Scones
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Lakeside Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sunset Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Friends Park
Park
Melvin Berlin Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Henry J. Kalk Park
Park
North Field Park
Park
Vernon Playground Park
Park
Lakefront Park
Park
Forest Way Grove
Park
Old Elm & Park Place Park
Park
Shelton Park
Park
Watts Park
Park
Watts Park
Park
Dell Beach
Park
Linden Park
Park
Woodlawn Park
Park
Glencoe Park
Park
Nick Corwin Park
Park
Founders Park
Park
Bell Woods Park
Park
Chicago Botanic Gardens
Park
Hubbard Woods Park
Park
Ravinia Festival
Park
Climbing Logs
Playground
Nature Play Garden
Park
Rolling Hills
Playground
Shops (1) F
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
The Garden Shop
Gift Shop
PetSmart
Pets
Victor Hlavacek Florist
Florist
Verizon
Electronics
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
DSW
Shoes
Bloomingdale's Outlet
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Saks Off 5th
Department Store
The Container Store
Houseware
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Le Nailspa
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Bess Hardware & Sports
Home Improvement
Twigs and Cotton
Furniture
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Scissors Edge
Hairdresser
Escape2 Salon & Spa
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in Glencoe.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
Glencoe
Transit Station
Green Bay & Park (Glencoe Metra) SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Park (Glencoe Metra) NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Dundee SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Dundee NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & South Ave SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & South Ave NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Harbor SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Westley
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Harbor NB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Woodlawn SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Woodlawn NB
Bus Stop
Braeside Metra Station
Bus Stop
Braeside
Transit Station
Green Bay & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Lake Cook
Bus Stop
Hubbard Woods
Transit Station
Green Bay & Gage (Metra) SB
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Gage (Metra) NB
Bus Stop
600 Skokie Blvd
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Turnbull Woods (Chicago Botanic Garden) EB
Bus Stop
Garden Tram Tour
Bus Stop
Lake Cook & Turnbull Woods (Chicago Botanic Garden) WB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Henrici NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Henrici SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.4% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Glencoe is 242/100 - which is 152% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Glencoe crime rates are 864 per 100k, which is 56% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
829 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
35 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Glencoe is $195,600 - which is 230% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$195,600 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Glencoe Fire Department
Fire Station
Glencoe Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Brightside Recovery
Doctor
Northbrook Fire Station #11
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northfield Police Department
Police
Highland Park Fire Department - Station 32
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Winneta-Kenilworth Fire Station #28
Fire Station
Winnetka Police Department
Police
Northfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Outpatient Center in Northbrook
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northbrook Dentist Office
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northbrook Fire Department Station #12
Fire Station
Northwestern Medicine
Clinic
Northwestern Medicine Glenview Outpatient Center
Clinic
Graber & Gyllenhaal Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fertility Centers of Illinois
Clinic
Healthsmart
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B+

Glencoe home prices are $1,044,700 - which is 498% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$1,044,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Glencoe graduation rate is 99% - which is 17% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (3) F
Central School
West School
South Elem School
Braeside Elem School
Sacred Heart School
Hubbard Woods Elem School
The Skokie School
Hyde Park Day School Northfield
North Shore Academy Elem
Middlefork Primary School
Ravinia Elem School
Sunset Ridge Elem School
French School
Crow Island Elem School
Highland Park Montessori
Northbrook Junior High School
Edgewood Middle School
Christian Heritage Academy
Meadowbrook Elem School
North Shore Country Day School
The School Of Saints Faith, Hope & Charity
St Norbert School
Greeley Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Red Oak Elem School
High Schools (0) F
Christian Heritage Academy
North Shore Country Day School
New Trier Township H S Northfield
Ed & Life Skills Transition
Arlyn Day School
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Glenbrook North High School
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ratings B+

Glencoe has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Glencoe? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Friends Park
      Melvin Berlin Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Henry J. Kalk Park
      North Field Park
      Vernon Playground Park
      Lakefront Park
      Forest Way Grove

      Entertainment

      Writers Theatre
      Joutras Gallery
      Alsdorf Auditorium
      Model Railroad Garden
      Kitchen Amphitheater
      Matz Hall
      New Trier Township High School Football Stadium
      AMC DINE-IN Northbrook Court 14

      Food & Drink

      Binny's Beverage Depot
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Domino's
      Graeter's
      Roti
      Chipotle
      Rose Terrace Beer Garden

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Glencoe? Of all people who commute, 23.4% take public transportation in Glencoe.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Glencoe? The cost of living in Glencoe is 242/100 - which is 152% higher than Illinois.
      Glencoe
      242

      142% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Glencoe? Glencoe crime rates are 864, which are 56% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      864 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 116

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      84%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Glencoe? The median income in Glencoe is $195,600 which is 230% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $195,600254% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $121,589308% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      65% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Glencoe a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Glencoe home prices? Glencoe home prices are $1,044,700 - which is 498% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $1,044,700466% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      95%

      49% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Glencoe have good schools? The Glencoe graduation rate is 99% - which is 17% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      19% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Glencoe a good place to live? Glencoe has an overall rating of 75% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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