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Living in Calumet City, IL

Calumet City Area Facts

  • Calumet City has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Calumet City crime rates are 41% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Calumet City is 2% lower than the Illinois average
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If You Can See the Big Pink Smiley Face You're in Calumet City! User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Calumet City is a southern suburb located about 25 minutes away from Chicago. It’s an average neighborhood that hasn’t changed significantly over the past decade. I liked living in Calumet City because of the access to public transportation and expressways taking commuters do ...Read More wntown and to other parts of the city. Most commutes are a breeze.

One of the best areas in Calumet City is Sibley Boulevard known as 147th Street because of its leading access to nearly everywhere nice to visit. Stopping for a gyro sandwich from the fast food restaurant Nicky’s located east on 147th street is highly recommended. One of the downsides to living Calumet City is the increased crime rate. Unfortunately the crime is bringing down the neighborhood's value.

I do appreciate the way the school systems are set up here. There is elementary, middle and then high school in separate locations. I was able to create lasting friendships growing up in a then close-knit city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Finneran Park
      Veterans Park
      Triangle Parkway
      Kenwood Playground
      Indi-Illi Park
      Glendale Park
      Potts Park
      Harrison Park

      Entertainment

      Calumet City (Yellow Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Green Lake Family Aquatic Center
      Cinema 8 Lansing
      Sand Ridge Nature Center
      Castaways Bowl
      Fox Pointe
      Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Dolton Bowl

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Sonic
      Burger King
      Panda Express
      Taco Bell
      White Castle
      Culver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Calumet City? Of all people who commute, 10.9% take public transportation in Calumet City.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors