Livability Score

63
/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
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (3) F
Hunley's Bar & Grill
Bar
Vito's Italian Ice
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Unknown Name
Playground
137th Avenue Park
Park
Centennial Playground
Park
Potawatomi Park
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
E. Hanover Park
Park
Lemon Lake County Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (4) F
Cedar Lake True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Boost Mobile
Electronics
True Value
Home Improvement
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Cedar Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cedar Lake is 97/100 - which is 8% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime A+

Cedar Lake crime rates are 524 per 100k, which is 72% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
419 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C+

The median income in Cedar Lake is $65,026 - which is 29% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$65,026
C
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Cedar Lake Fire Department
Fire Station
Midwest Express Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Cedar Lake home prices are $188,900 - which is 49% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$188,900
B
Home Appreciation Rate
14%
A-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C

The Cedar Lake graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
60%
C-
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Jane Ball Elementary School
Hanover Central Middle School
Douglas Macarthur Elem School
High Schools (1) F
Hanover Central High School
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ratings B-

Cedar Lake has an overall rating of 70% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
B
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Cedar Lake: A Quiet Community to Call Home 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) If you want a small town that is close to larger cities to call home, then consider moving to my hometown of Cedar Lake. Living in Cedar Lake, Illinois gives me closeness to some larger towns that can meet all of my shopping and dining needs. There are a few small mom and pop res ...Read More taurants and stores here locally that offer some unique shopping and dining experiences.

The best areas in Cedar Lake, Illinois are the recreational areas found around Lemon Lake. Here you can find opportunities for fishing, hiking, and swimming. You will really enjoy the experiences that you can find at the lake. It is so relaxing to spend some time there. There is also a local dog park that you can spend some time with your four legged friends at.

This town is overall friendly. The people here really help each other. This is just a wonderful place to call home. Close to larger cities for day trips, but this place offers you a quiet, safe community to call home. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      137th Avenue Park
      Centennial Playground
      Potawatomi Park
      Bartlett Park
      E. Hanover Park
      Lemon Lake County Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Hunley's Bar & Grill
      Vito's Italian Ice
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cedar Lake? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Cedar Lake.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors