Livability Score

73
/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
Emmy's Cafe and Gaming
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Elvis
Attraction
Braidwood Zoo Animal Sculptures
Attraction
Illinois Mining Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
The Korner Keg
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Top Fuel Saloon
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Don's Beer Store
Bar
Geo's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Dynamic Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Berkot's Super Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Braidwood City Park
Park
Old Smokey City Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lions' Kiddie Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Luke H. Goodrich Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Diamond Park
Park
Diamond Playground
Playground
Wilmington Shrub Prairie Nature Preserve
Park
Campbell Park
Park
Hitts Siding Prairie Nature Preserve
Park
Lions Park Playground 2
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Lions Park Playground 1
Playground
Lions Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Rockin' Robin's
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Whitmore Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Braidwood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Braidwood is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Braidwood crime rates are 761 per 100k, which is 61% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
631 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
130 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Braidwood is $67,057 - which is 13% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$67,057 C
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Braidwood Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Braidwood Police Department
Police
Coal City Police Department
Police
Coal City Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Braceville Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Braidwood home prices are $174,700 - which is equal to Illinois
Home Price
$174,700 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D+

The Braidwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Sowic-Educ & Life Skills-Reed Custer Elem
Sowic-Educ & Life Skills-Reed Cus
Sowic-Ec Reed Custer
Reed-Custer Elementary School
Sowic-Educ & Life Skills-Reed Cus-Comet
Sowic-Educ & Life Skills-Reed Custer Ms
Reed-Custer Middle School
Coal City Intermediate School
Coal City Elem School
Braceville Elem School
High Schools (1) F
Reed-Custer High School
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Braidwood City Park
      Old Smokey City Park
      Unknown Name
      Lions' Kiddie Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Luke H. Goodrich Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Elvis
      Braidwood Zoo Animal Sculptures
      Illinois Mining Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Korner Keg
      McDonald's
      Top Fuel Saloon
      Dairy Queen
      Don's Beer Store
      Geo's Pizza
      Subway
      Rosati's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Braidwood? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Braidwood.
      Drive to Work
      91%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower 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 Braidwood? The cost of living in Braidwood is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
      Braidwood
      101

      1% 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 Braidwood? Braidwood crime rates are 761, which are 61% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      761 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 132

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Braidwood? The median income in Braidwood is $67,057 which is 13% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $67,05721% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,01114% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Braidwood home prices? Braidwood home prices are $174,700 - which is equal to Illinois
      Median home value
      $174,7005% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05912% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Braidwood have good schools? The Braidwood graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      30:1

      90% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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      0 total surveys

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