Livability Score

74
/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 (1) F
Studious Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Jean’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Berryfield Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ellie’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Favia Cafe & Sweets Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
AndySunflower Café
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cats
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Two Mile Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Robbins Illinois History Museum
Museum
Beverly Art Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Stadium
Standard Bank Stadium
Stadium
Ridge Historical Society
Museum
AMC Crestwood 18
Cinema
In the Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (10) C+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Rock Island Public House
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rucker Cigar Lounge
Bar
Declan’s Irish Pub
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Joey's Red Hots
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack #35
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Calumet Township Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Thornton Township Senior/Youth & Family Services Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
O2 Fitness and Nutrition
Gym
Groceries (1) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
Dolly’s Delectables
Bakery
Dixmoor Meat Market
Grocery Store
Laine’s Bake Shop
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
County Fair Foods
Grocery Store
DiCola's Seafood
Seafood
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Berkot's Super Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairway Finer Foods
Grocery Store
Old Fashioned Donuts
Bakery
Ain't She Sweet Cafe
Bakery
Farmfoods
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Central Park
Park
Louis S. Vivitero Park
Park
Memorial Park Playground
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Lombardo "York" Park
Park
Jungle Gym
Playground
Swing Set
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Hart Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Veterans Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Commissioners Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sears Park
Park
Park No. 581
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Morgan Park Sports Center Park
Park
Shops (11) C+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Citgo
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
GoLo
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Amstar
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Calumet Park Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.6% take public transportation in Blue Island.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations A+
Western & York Street
Bus Stop
Western & Union
Bus Stop
Vermont & Western
Bus Stop
Vermont & Western
Bus Stop
Gregory & York
Bus Stop
Western & Vermont Street
Bus Stop
Gregory & Union Street
Bus Stop
Vermont & Rexford
Bus Stop
Vermont & Rexford
Bus Stop
Western & Oak Street
Bus Stop
Vermont & Irving (Metra)
Bus Stop
Blue Island (Vermont Street)
Transit Station
Blue Island
Transit Station
Vermont & Irving (Metra)
Bus Stop
127th Street & Western
Bus Stop
127th Street & Gregory
Bus Stop
Western & 127th Street
Bus Stop
Vermont & Hoyne Avenue
Bus Stop
Vermont & Hoyne Avenue
Bus Stop
Vermont & Division Street
Bus Stop
Vermont & Division Street
Bus Stop
Western & 135th Place
Bus Stop
Burr Oak
Transit Station
127th Street & Lincoln (Metra)
Bus Stop
Western & 136th Street NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.6% B+
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Blue Island is 96/100 - which is 1% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

Blue Island crime rates are 3,490 per 100k, which is 77% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,906 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
584 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Blue Island is $51,859 - which is 12% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$51,859 F
Unemployment Rate
8.6% F
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Blue Island Police Department
Police
Blue Island Fire Department
Fire Station
MetroSouth Medical Center
Hospital
Blue Island Health Center
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Robbins Health Center
Clinic
Calumet Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Calumet Park Police Department
Police
Merrionette Park Police Department
Police
Alsip Fire Department Station # 1
Fire Station
Merrionette Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Posen Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Garden Homes Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 115
Fire Station
Riverdale Fire Department
Fire Station
Riverdale Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 22nd District
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 120
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 92
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Blue Island home prices are $126,900 - which is 27% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$126,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Blue Island graduation rate is 74% - which is 12% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
74% D
Elementary Schools (11) A+
St Benedict Elementary School
Everett F Kerr Middle School
Whittier Elementary School
Lincoln Elem School
Tlc Learning Center
Blue Cap School
Paul Revere Intermediate School
Paul Revere Primary School
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Aaa Academy
George Washington Elementary Sch
Calumet Elem School
Burr Oak Elem School
Burr Oak Academy
Gordon School
St Walter School
Meadow Lane School
Colemon J Elem Academy
Childs Elem School
White Elem Career Academy
Kellar School
Lincoln Elem School
Turner Elem School
Posen Elem School
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
High Schools (2) F
Blue Cap School
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
Delta Learning Center
Morgan Park Academy
Morgan Park High School
Chicago Excel Academy Hs
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
Foundations College Prep Charter
Fenger Academy High School
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland Hs
Bridgescape Academy
Bremen High School
Thornton Township High School
Legacy Connections Vocational School
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Field School
Julian High School
Peace Center
Academy For Learning
Able Program
Evergreen Park High School
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ratings B+

Blue Island has an overall rating of 74% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Blue Island Area Facts

  • Blue Island has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Blue Island crime rates are 77% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Blue Island is 1% lower than the Illinois average

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Cheap and close to the City! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Blue Island, Illinois is a suburb of Chicago located near the city's south side. Blue Island is a very culturally diverse community with a lot to offer in terms of cultural exposure. The city used to be a better place to live than it is now, with crime having risen in recent year ...Read More s. Blue Island's public school system is decent at best, with high student to teacher ratios getting in the way of quality education. The shopping and nightlife in Blue Island isn't worth writing home about.

With that being said, however, Blue Island is located very close to Chicago and is not far away from many dining and shopping options, as well as other luxuries you'd find in a more suburban community. The community of Blue Island can feel inclusive at times and exclusive at other times. This is likely due to the recent rise in crime and the damaged trust among neighbors.

Overall, Blue Island is a great place to live if you're looking for an inexpensive option to living in the city, but still want to be close to more urban conveniences. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Central Park
      Louis S. Vivitero Park
      Memorial Park Playground
      Memorial Park
      Lombardo "York" Park
      Jungle Gym
      Swing Set
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Memorial Stadium
      Robbins Illinois History Museum
      Beverly Art Center
      Unknown Name
      Standard Bank Stadium
      Ridge Historical Society
      AMC Crestwood 18
      In the Game - Hollywood Park

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      White Castle
      Dunkin'
      Little Caesars
      Rock Island Public House
      Jimmy John's
      Taco Bell
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Blue Island? Of all people who commute, 10.6% take public transportation in Blue Island.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Blue Island? The cost of living in Blue Island is 96/100 - which is 1% lower than Illinois.
      Blue Island
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Blue Island? Blue Island crime rates are 3,490, which are 77% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,490 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      76%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Blue Island? The median income in Blue Island is $51,859 which is 12% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,8596% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,06123% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      85% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      MetroSouth Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Blue Island home prices? Blue Island home prices are $126,900 - which is 27% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $126,90031% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8975% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Blue Island have good schools? The Blue Island graduation rate is 74% - which is 12% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      74%

      11% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Blue Island a good place to live? Blue Island has an overall rating of 74% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      4 total surveys

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