Bridgeview, IL Area Guide

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Bridgeview Area Facts

  • Bridgeview has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bridgeview crime rates are 4% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Bridgeview is 8% higher than the Illinois average
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An Average Chicago Suburb User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Bridgeview, Illinois is a southeast suburb of Chicago. The city has a good public school system which is great for those looking to raise a family. However, crime has risen in recent years though the local police force is doing the best they can to remedy this situation by stayin ...Read More g on top of crime and informing the public of everything they need to know to stay safe. The housing market is fair, with reasonable house prices. The downside to this though is that the property taxes in Bridgeview are fairly high which deters many potential homebuyers.

The shopping, dining and nightlife scene in Bridgeview is on the lower end of average. Most of the restaurants you'll find in the city are franchises or somewhat run-down independently owned places. Nightlife is virtually nonexistent within the suburb, however Bridgeview is close to many other more vibrant suburbs that offer a wide variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options.

Overall, Bridgeview is a decent place to live and raise a family. It is especially good if you're a renter, since the rental market in Bridgeview compares favorably to surrounding suburbs. Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Commissioners Park
      Millette Memorial Park
      Founders Park
      Wierzba Park
      Veteran’s Park
      Newcastle Park
      Muhle Park
      Martin Park

      Entertainment

      El-Mar Bowling Alley
      Haunted Trails
      Thai Culture Center
      SeatGeek Stadium
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
      Palos Bowling Alley
      AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Dunkin'
      Lindy's Gerties
      Andy's Frozen Custard
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      White Castle
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bridgeview? Of all people who commute, 3.2% take public transportation in Bridgeview.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bridgeview? The cost of living in Bridgeview is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
      Bridgeview
      104

      4% 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 Bridgeview? Bridgeview crime rates are 2,106, which are 4% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,106 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Bridgeview? The median income in Bridgeview is $55,102 which is 7% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $55,102equal to the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,07413% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bridgeview home prices? Bridgeview home prices are $198,900 - which is 14% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $198,9008% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $946equal to the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Bridgeview have good schools? The Bridgeview graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      22% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Bridgeview a good place to live? Bridgeview has an overall rating of 72% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      3 total surveys

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