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 C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cork and Bean
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little Something Extra
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cats
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Crepe Cafeccino
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Honey Tea
Coffee Shop
O’s Donuts and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
AndySunflower Café
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Museum
Arena Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Bluebird Lanes
Bowling Alley
El-Mar Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
AMC Ford City 14
Cinema
Palos Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
Thai Culture Center
Theatre Arts
Beverly Art Center
Theatre Arts
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (46) C+
Deja Brew
Bar
Smashburger
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krause's Gaslight Grill
Bar
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Rosie's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Buona
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
O2 Fitness and Nutrition
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jack & Pats Butcher
Butcher
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Fairplay
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Elshafei Sweets!
Bakery
Wolf's Bakery
Bakery
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Dolly’s Delectables
Bakery
Lady Di’s Bakery
Bakery
95th Produce Market
Grocery Store
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Parks (38) A+
Oak Meadows Park
Park
Ernie Kolb Field
Park
Dillon Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Columbus Manor Park
Park
McVickers Park
Park
Beverly Lawn Park
Park
Little Wolfe Playground
Park
Commisioners Park
Park
William Place
Park
Brandt Park
Park
Heather's Playground
Playground
Phillips Park
Park
Commissioners Park
Park
Freedom Park
Park
Harnew Park
Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge
Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Park
Park
Gaddis Park
Park
Lewandowski Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Lawn Manor Park
Park
Shops (41) A-
AT&T
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pulaski Furniture
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Marshalls
Department Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
BP Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Oak Lawn Florist
Florist
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
M&M Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Oak Lawn.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations
A+
Oak Lawn
Transit Station
95th Street & 52nd Avenue EB
Bus Stop
95th Street & 52nd Avenue WB
Bus Stop
95th Street & 51st Avenue (Metra)
Bus Stop
95th Street & Museum Drive (Metra)
Bus Stop
Central & 95th Street SB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Central WB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Central EB
Bus Stop
Central & 95th Street NB
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Central WB
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Central EB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 95th Street SB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Cicero WB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 95th Street NB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Cicero EB
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Cicero WB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 103rd Street NB
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Cicero EB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 103rd Street SB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
95th Street & Austin
Bus Stop
95th Street & Kostner WB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Kostner EB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 88th Street NB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 88th Street SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.1%
B
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Oak Lawn is 107/100 - which is 11% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A

Oak Lawn crime rates are 1,648 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,528 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
120 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A-

The median income in Oak Lawn is $69,352 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$69,352
C+
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
D+
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Oak Lawn Police Department
Police
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Oak Lawn VA Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Thomas A. Swingler DDS
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Hospital
Advocate Children's Hospital
Hospital
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Chicago Ridge Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hometown Police Department
Police
Chicago Ridge Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Hometown Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Stickney Township South Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Oak Lawn home prices are $211,500 - which is 21% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$211,500
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
11%
A-
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools C

The Oak Lawn graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
35%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (18) A+
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Sward Elem School
Southwest Chicago Christian School-Oak Lawn
St Gerald School
Oak Lawn Montessori School
Columbus Manor Elem School
South Side Baptist School
J Covington Elem School
St Paul Lutheran School
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Parkland Preparatory Academy
St Germaine School
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
J M Hannum Elem School
Harnew Elem School
Joseph Academy
Penny Lane School
Jordan Baptist School
Simmons Middle School
Ridge Central Elem School
Hometown Elem School
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Lawn Manor School
St Catherine Of Alexandria School
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
High Schools (4) F
South Side Baptist School
Oak Lawn Comm High School
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Joseph Academy
Jordan Baptist School
Br Rice High School
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
Universal School
Evergreen Park High School
St Laurence H.S.
Pathways In Education Ashburn
Bogan High School
Reavis High School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Goode Stem Academy Hs
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
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ratings C-

Oak Lawn has an overall rating of 61% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
D-
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
A
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Don’t live here. 1.5 rating By Isabel1281 ( Dec 16, 2017) In recent months I have gotten banging on my door in the morning with police men, and I must say for the most ridiculous reasons ever. For example my lawnmower had broken that week and I was working on buying one but it was to expenisive so for about a week and a half I had no ch ...Read More oice but to let my grass grow out, there was a newly moved in couple next door, and I must say they are sweet on the outside but sour on the inside. Police men come banging on my door and they explain that someone has called in about my grass being to tall. And if it wasn’t cut by a certain date I would get a ticket. Ridiculous. Another example, I have a cat and a dog, this example is a bit more understanding but still, extremely unnecessary. At about 9:30 AM I get loud banging on my door, and it is a police officer asking if my cat is home. I replied with yes and answered very weird questions, once he got to the point he said someone has called in and said that my cat was running around my house outside. I explained that he is an outdoor cat and he was extremely direspectful, telling me he needs a leash as if he was a vicious lion. Now the funny thing is, the person across from me, I’m not even exaggerating has about 7 cats, always outside. No collar. No tags. And me having one cat that sleeps most of the day, goes out for about 3 hours in the night gets two separate tickets both 50 dollars because I don’t have a license for my cat and he has no visible tags. For crying out loud, it’s a fragile cat. He could die from a bird pecking at his paw. I’m disappointed, there were 100 percent people who needed emergency help and they were arguing with me over a cat going outside to enjoy himself. I 100 percent understand the license but it’s unnecessary to give me no warning just a staight up ticket. All in all, police department is absolute crap, do their job sometimes, usually they cover the most stupid calls ever. Now onto neighbors, you will never get a friendly neighbor, their all snarky and rude, over protective over their lawn and bushes. And you just have to live with it. Kids & teenagers, many are very disrespectful, and not behaved. My point is, don’t live here, it’s way to pricey for what you have to deal with. Read Less
Don't move here 1.5 rating By ashleylynn ( Apr 20, 2013) My family has been in Oak Lawn my whole life and let me tell you...the traffic is terrible, the village harasses you over EVERY little thing (ie. where you park your car in your own driveway, any simple projects you want to do to your house - you need a permit for everything), th ...Read More e police are rude and disrespectful (they'd give you a ticket for breathing if they could), the kids/teenagers here are terribly misbehaved and disrespectful, vandalism is not uncommon, the cost of living is relatively high, and taxes here in CROOK COUNTY are awful. The ridiculous taxes are the worst thing about Oak Lawn. Also, Oak Lawn is far too close to many not so great neighborhoods. If you are thinking about moving, I would advise moving farther away from Chicago and to stay out of crook county (cook county). The weather is also not pleasant. The only good thing about Oak Lawn is the library. Oak Lawn Library is very nice. Read Less
Best suited for families 3.5 rating By tlgacek ( Oct 28, 2012) Lots of parks to spend time at and plenty of fields to play baseball, softball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, or almost any other sport. Traffic is not too bad either. There are plenty of stores and other shopping areas around Oak Lawn including Chicago Ridge Mall.

Night
...Read More life though is a bit of a hit and miss, depending on what you like to do. There are a few bars around the village, but I spend most of my time going to other nearby villages to have fun. This town seems much more suited for couples and families than anyone else.

Being connected with 294 makes it pretty easy to commute outside of Oak Lawn. I spent 5 years driving back and forth from Chicago and I had about a 20-25 minutes commute without traffic, and about 45-60 minutes during evening rush hour.

Advocate Christ Hospital is currently expanding and is easily accessable and the local library expanded a few years ago. Living in Oak Lawn for 16 years and have not had a problem with crime yet. Read Less
The Joys of Oak Lawn, Illinois 4 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Oak Lawn, Illinois for several years after relocating from a small Southern town. The culture shock that came with moving to a suburn of one of the country's largest metropolises was very easy to overcome, as Oak Lawn is teeming with culture and activity year-roun ...Read More d. The city certainly benefits greatly from it's close proximity to downtown Chicago. Living in Oak Lawn I felt as though I was never more than a quick car ride at the furthest from any type of restaurant, store or activity that I wanted.

Despite being surrounded by a number of Chicago suburbs Oak Lawn feels very much like the small village it is modeled after. It has a very calm neighborhood feel and oftentimes I found myself never having to leave the immediate area to find what I needed or wanted to do. The local newspaper "The Reporter" is extremely local, focusing only on the Oak Lawn area. This makes it very easy to stay up-to-date with the happenings of the community.

My favorite feature of Oak Lawn is the extensive park system prevalent throughout the suburb. Oak Lawn maintains a park system that feels very rural. Centennial Park is a sprawling complex in the middle of the village. It allows me to enjoy open fields, walking paths and even public swimming pools and indoor fitness centers.

Traffic is certainly the biggest headache of Oak Lawn. While the commute is short distance-wise to anywhere around the Chicago area, the nature of the city means any trip will likely find me sitting in some congestion. I can look past it, but there is some frustration being so close to downtown yet unable to enjoy the public transportation that others do. Still, living in Oak Lawn is a perfect combination of city life mixed with a small-town community feel. Read Less
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Best suited for families 3.5 rating By tlgacek ( Oct 28, 2012) Lots of parks to spend time at and plenty of fields to play baseball, softball, football, soccer, basketball, tennis, or almost any other sport. Traffic is not too bad either. There are plenty of stores and other shopping areas around Oak Lawn including Chicago Ridge Mall.

Night
...Read More life though is a bit of a hit and miss, depending on what you like to do. There are a few bars around the village, but I spend most of my time going to other nearby villages to have fun. This town seems much more suited for couples and families than anyone else.

Being connected with 294 makes it pretty easy to commute outside of Oak Lawn. I spent 5 years driving back and forth from Chicago and I had about a 20-25 minutes commute without traffic, and about 45-60 minutes during evening rush hour.

Advocate Christ Hospital is currently expanding and is easily accessable and the local library expanded a few years ago. Living in Oak Lawn for 16 years and have not had a problem with crime yet. Read Less
The Joys of Oak Lawn, Illinois 4 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Oak Lawn, Illinois for several years after relocating from a small Southern town. The culture shock that came with moving to a suburn of one of the country's largest metropolises was very easy to overcome, as Oak Lawn is teeming with culture and activity year-roun ...Read More d. The city certainly benefits greatly from it's close proximity to downtown Chicago. Living in Oak Lawn I felt as though I was never more than a quick car ride at the furthest from any type of restaurant, store or activity that I wanted.

Despite being surrounded by a number of Chicago suburbs Oak Lawn feels very much like the small village it is modeled after. It has a very calm neighborhood feel and oftentimes I found myself never having to leave the immediate area to find what I needed or wanted to do. The local newspaper "The Reporter" is extremely local, focusing only on the Oak Lawn area. This makes it very easy to stay up-to-date with the happenings of the community.

My favorite feature of Oak Lawn is the extensive park system prevalent throughout the suburb. Oak Lawn maintains a park system that feels very rural. Centennial Park is a sprawling complex in the middle of the village. It allows me to enjoy open fields, walking paths and even public swimming pools and indoor fitness centers.

Traffic is certainly the biggest headache of Oak Lawn. While the commute is short distance-wise to anywhere around the Chicago area, the nature of the city means any trip will likely find me sitting in some congestion. I can look past it, but there is some frustration being so close to downtown yet unable to enjoy the public transportation that others do. Still, living in Oak Lawn is a perfect combination of city life mixed with a small-town community feel. Read Less

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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Oak Meadows Park
      Ernie Kolb Field
      Dillon Park
      Memorial Park
      Central Park
      Columbus Manor Park
      McVickers Park
      Beverly Lawn Park

      Entertainment

      The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
      Arena Lanes
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Bluebird Lanes
      El-Mar Bowling Alley
      AMC Ford City 14
      Palos Bowling Alley
      Haunted Trails

      Food & Drink

      Deja Brew
      Smashburger
      Potbelly
      Dunkin'
      Krause's Gaslight Grill
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Dunkin'
      Andy's Frozen Custard

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Lawn? Of all people who commute, 8.1% take public transportation in Oak Lawn.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Advocate Children's Hospital
      Advocate Christ Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors