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Living in Carpentersville, IL

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Carpentersville has a Livability Score of 78_/100, which is considered exceptional
Carpentersville crime rates are 46% lower than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Carpentersville is 6% higher than the Illinois average

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Carpentersville: A Nice Chicago Suburb 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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Carpentersville Awards

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A+ Carpentersville Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Carpentersville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Little Kemper Park

Huntley Marsh

Kemper Park

Carpenter Park

Grandview Park

Entertainment

Liberty Lanes

Classic Cinemas Cinema 12 Theatre

Cinemark Spring Hill Mall

Food & Drink

Randall Roadhouse

Gyradiko

New China Restaurant

Sourthern Belle

Denny's

B- Carpentersville Commute

Is public transit available in Carpentersville? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Carpentersville.

Drive to Work

82%

5% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

2%

4% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

D+ Carpentersville Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Carpentersville? The cost of living in Carpentersville is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.

Carpentersville

2% more expensive than average

3% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

A+ Carpentersville Crime

What is the crime rate in Carpentersville? Carpentersville crime rates are 1,062, which are 46% lower than Illinois

1,062 per 100k people

55% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

55% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is similar

D Carpentersville Employment

What is the median income in Carpentersville? The median income in Carpentersville is $58,856 which is 1% lower than Illinois.

Median household income

$58,8566% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$21,26129% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

9% higher than the US average

B+ Carpentersville 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- Carpentersville Housing

What are Carpentersville home prices? Carpentersville home prices are $151,300 - which is 13% lower than Illinois

Median home value

$151,30018% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$9945% higher than the US average

7% higher than the US average

F Carpentersville Schools

Does Carpentersville have good schools? The Carpentersville graduation rate is 69% - which is 18% lower than Illinois

High school grad. rates

17% lower than the US average

School test scores

57% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

18% higher than the US average

A Carpentersville User Ratings

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

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