Livability Score

68
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gnarly Knots
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Addison Historical Museum
Museum
Marcus Addison Cinema
Cinema
Wood Dale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Itasca Caribbean Water Park
Water Park
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Wood Dale Water Park
Water Park
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
Museum
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
Water Park
Brunswick
Bowling Alley
Unknown Name
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Villa Park Historical Society Museum
Museum
Mill Theater
Theatre Arts
Bensenville Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (10) F
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Franky's Redhots
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brauer House
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Shorty's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Church street brewery
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Joanne B. Wagner Community Center
Community Centre
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Deer Grove Leisure Center
Community Centre
Ackerman Recreation Center
Gym
Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Recreation Center
Gym
RA Faganel Hall
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Franks Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kean’s Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Caputo’s
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (34) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Mill Meadows Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Green Oaks Park
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Old Mill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lake Manor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Highview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Wilderness Park
Park
Friendship Plaza
Park
Green Meadow Park
Park
Model Helicopter Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Tamera Heights Park
Park
Byron Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Nike Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Community Park
Park
Farmwood Park
Park
Cherokee Park
Park
Shops (7) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Insureteck
Electronics
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shelly's Salon and Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Addison.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations A+
Lake & Mill
Bus Stop
Lake & Mill
Bus Stop
Lake & Briar Hill
Bus Stop
Lake & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake & Neva
Bus Stop
Lake & Highview
Bus Stop
Lake & 4th Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake & 5th Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake & 6th Avenue
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Lake
Bus Stop
Lake & 7th Avenue
Bus Stop
Michael & Lincoln
Bus Stop
Lake & JFK
Bus Stop
Lake & 8th Avenue
Bus Stop
Michael & Rozanne
Bus Stop
Lake & 9th Avenue
Bus Stop
Lake & Itasca
Bus Stop
Addison & Lake
Bus Stop
Lake & Itasca
Bus Stop
Addison & Green Meadow
Bus Stop
Michael & Valerie
Bus Stop
Rohlwing & Army Trail
Bus Stop
Rohlwing & Stone
Bus Stop
Lake & Lombard
Bus Stop
Rohlwing & Army Trail
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.5% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Addison is 112/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C+

Addison crime rates are 2,044 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,747 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
298 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A-

The median income in Addison is $68,534 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$68,534 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Addison Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Addison Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Addison Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
AdventHealth GlenOaks
Hospital
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Itasca Police Department
Police
Itasca Fire Department
Fire Station
Wood Dale Police Department
Police
Lombard Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Villa Park Police Department
Police
Glendale Heights Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bensenville Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Elmhurst Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Bloomingdale Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Bloomingdale Dental Center
Dentist
Bloomingdale Police Station
Police
Glenside Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Addison home prices are $259,000 - which is 48% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$259,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools F

The Addison graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Sunrise Montessori Academy
Wesley Elem School
Army Trail Elem School
St Philip The Apostle School
Indian Trail Jr High School
Lake Park Elem School
Stone Elem School
Lincoln Elem School
Fullerton Elem School
Innovations Academy
Pixie & Dixie Day Care Center Inc
Westview Elem School
Oakbrook Elem School
Schafer Elem School
Lutheran School Of St Luke
Pleasant Lane Elem School
Raymond Benson Primary School
North Elem School
Holy Ghost School
Jefferson Middle School
Park View Elem School
G Stanley Hall Elem School
St Matthew School
W A Johnson Sch
Pythagoras Childrens Academy
High Schools (2) F
Addison Trail High School
Innovations Academy
Alsp-Fenton Chs-Fenton Hsd 100
Fenton High School
Alsp-Lake Park East Hs-Lake Park Sd 108
Lake Park High School
Transition Learning Center
York Comm High School
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ratings A+

Addison has an overall rating of 85% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B+
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Addison, IL Sports Shopping With Small Town Feel 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Addison, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago with a small town feel in a large metropolitan area. The city is known for its many shops, first-class public education, and employment opportunities. The city is located in DuPage County just one hour from downtown Chicago and has a popul ...Read More ation of under 40,000.

Addison has many shopping destinations including many national big box stores and local clothing stores. There are no less than a dozen shopping centers located in the city including the Green Meadows Shopping Center. The state's largest mall, the Woodfield Mall, is located just 15 minutes away in neighboring Shaumburg.

Addison is known for its public school system that is ranked as one of the best in the state of Illinois. The city has one high school, the Addison Trail High School, as well as one junior high school, Indian Trail Junior High. The city is also home to DeVry University-Addison and Chamberlain College of Nursing. The city's largest employer is the United Parcel Service. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Mill Meadows Park
      Unknown Name
      Green Oaks Park
      Westwood Park
      Old Mill Park
      Unknown Name
      Lake Manor Park

      Entertainment

      Addison Historical Museum
      Marcus Addison Cinema
      Wood Dale Bowl
      Itasca Caribbean Water Park
      Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts
      Wood Dale Water Park
      Itasca Historical Depot Museum
      Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Portillo's
      Franky's Redhots
      Dunkin'
      Culver's
      Firehouse Subs
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Addison? Of all people who commute, 2.5% take public transportation in Addison.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Addison? The cost of living in Addison is 112/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
      Addison
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Addison? Addison crime rates are 2,044, which are 4% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,044 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      51%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Addison? The median income in Addison is $68,534 which is 16% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $68,53424% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2021% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Addison home prices? Addison home prices are $259,000 - which is 48% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $259,00040% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08915% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Addison have good schools? The Addison graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      55% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Addison a good place to live? Addison has an overall rating of 85% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      12 total surveys

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