Carpentersville, IL Area Guide

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Carpentersville Area Facts

  • Carpentersville has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Carpentersville crime rates are 15% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Carpentersville is 9% higher than the Illinois average
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Carpentersville: A Nice Chicago Suburb User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I lived in Carpentersville for a few years and it was a decent place to live in. It's a short drive northwest of Chicago, so if you work in or close to the city it's a decent choice. The homes are affordable, but living in Carpentersville doesn't have much in the way of a nightli ...Read More fe or social scene in the city itself.

Getting around Carpentersville is easiest if you have your own vehicle. There are public buses you can use, but that's about it. However, there are a lot of forests in the city. One of the best areas in Carpentersville is the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve. It's right along a big river and a peaceful place to relax.

There's enough shopping available to cover pretty much everything you'll need, including a few department stores and the Spring Hill Mall downtown. If you're looking for a full or part-time job, you shouldn't have too much trouble. The winters can be a little harsh, but nothing too harsh. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Rolling Hills Park
      White Oaks Park
      Carpenter Park
      Triangle Park
      Snuffy's Prarie
      Huffman Park
      Austin Park
      Meadowdale Park

      Entertainment

      Cinemark Spring Hill Mall
      Dundee Township Historical Society
      Liberty Lanes
      Classic Cinemas Cinema 12 Theatre
      Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo
      Santa's Village AZoosment Park
      Paintball Explosion
      Randy's Vegetables

      Food & Drink

      Bella Bistro
      Panera Bread
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Chipotle
      Diamond Jim's Gas Grill
      Papa John's
      Taco Bell

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Carpentersville? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Carpentersville.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% 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 Carpentersville? The cost of living in Carpentersville is 105/100 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Carpentersville
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carpentersville? Carpentersville crime rates are 2,345, which are 15% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,345 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Carpentersville? The median income in Carpentersville is $73,105 which is 23% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $73,10532% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,77010% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Carpentersville home prices? Carpentersville home prices are $176,800 - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $176,8004% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,27034% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Carpentersville have good schools? The Carpentersville graduation rate is 69% - which is 18% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Carpentersville a good place to live? Carpentersville has an overall rating of 80% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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