Livability Score

67
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Joy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Parkside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
John + Pat Anderson's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Global Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Oriental Tea House
Coffee Shop
Tbarr
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
South Loop Cafe
Coffee Shop
Saint's Alp Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet
Coffee Shop
The Stockyard Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Momentum Coffee
Coffee Shop
Elitea
Coffee Shop
Eméché Cakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Snack Shop
Coffee Shop
Workwell Food and Beverage
Coffee Shop
Akhirah’s Praline Candy
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Museum
Digital Art Demo Space
Nightclub
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Museum
Guaranteed Rate Field
Stadium
Cermak Road Bridge
Attraction
Reggies Music Joint
Theatre Arts
Zhou B Art Center
Theatre Arts
Chess Studio
Museum
Chicago Art Department
Art Gallery
Wintrust Arena
Stadium
Bridgeport Art Center
Theatre Arts
South Asia Institute
Art Gallery
Art of Imagination
Theatre Arts
Strewn
Theatre Arts
South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
Theatre Arts
Henry B. Clarke House
Museum
Glessner House Museum
Museum
Arie Crown Theater
Theatre Arts
Thalia Hall
Theatre Arts
Prospectus Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Soldier Field
Stadium
ShowPlace ICON
Cinema
Pilsen Arts Community House
Theatre Arts
Field Museum
Museum
Pilsen Art House
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (12) A+
Maxwell Street Depot
Fast Food
Ferro's
Fast Food
Carbon Mexican Grill
Fast Food
Ricobene's
Fast Food
Cork and Kerry
Bar
Turtles Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The BOG
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Zero Degrees
Fast Food
ATE Music House
Bar
Bernice's Tavern
Bar
Center Court
Fast Food
ChiSox Bar & Grill
Bar
35th Street Red Hots
Fast Food
Mitchell's Tap
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Martinez Grocery Taqueria
Fast Food
No.18 Karaoke
Bar
Sakura Karaoke Bar
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Henry Booth House
Community Centre
Wilson Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
Arts & Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Community Centre
12th Flow Performance System
Gym
Oakwood Center
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
So Icey Elites
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Operation PUSH Community House
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cycle Bar
Gym
Row House
Gym
Lakeshore Fitness
Gym
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Gym
River North Gym
Gym
Groceries (22) A+
Dim Dim
Bakery
Impallaria Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Fat Lee Supermarket
Grocery Store
Biscotti’s Galore and More
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Silver State City Food Company
Grocery Store
Park To Shop
Grocery Store
Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Kent Young Health Products
Health Food
Best Choice Oriental Grocery
Grocery Store
FreshMart
Grocery Store
El Churrito Rojas
Bakery
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies
Bakery
Hong Li Bakery
Bakery
Tasty Place
Bakery
Dong Kee Company Bakery
Bakery
Fei Da Bakery
Bakery
Nonna Soluri’s Italian Deli
Bakery
Ice Max
Bakery
Bourbon On Division
Bakery
Sunlight Cafe
Bakery
Maxim’s Bakery
Bakery
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Captain Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Park To Shop Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (17) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Healy School Park
Playground
Sintic Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
26th Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Humbert Park
Park
Stuart Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Daniel Hale Williams Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Armour Square Park
Park
Sun Yat-Sen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Catholic Community of St. James Playlot
Playground
Park No. 474
Park
McGuane Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (12) A+
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Joe Harris Paint & True Value Hardware Store
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Color's Flowers and Gifts
Gift Shop
Blue City Cycles
Bicycle
Dor Fook
Fashion
Chinatown Mobil
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
IIT Campus Bookstore
Books
Kozy's
Bicycle
Tangible Books
Books
Central Port Emporium
Gift Shop
MM Giftland
Gift Shop
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Grandstand
Clothing
Miniso
Gift Shop
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Douglas (A+)

2. South Shore (A+)

3. Washington Park (A+)

4. Beverly (A+)

5. North Lawndale (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 17.8% take public transportation in Armour Square.
Public Transit Stops (62)
Stops & Stations A+
31st Street & Canal
Bus Stop
31st Street & Canal
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 29th Street
Bus Stop
3000 S Wentworth
Bus Stop
31st Street & Wells
Bus Stop
31st Street & Wells
Bus Stop
Wallace & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Wallace & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 28th Place
Bus Stop
Wallace & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Wallace & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Wallace & 31st Street
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 31st Street
Bus Stop
Wallace & 31st Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Wallace
Bus Stop
31st Street & Wallace
Bus Stop
Wallace & 28th Street
Bus Stop
Wallace & 28th Street
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Canal & 26th Street
Bus Stop
LaSalle & 31st Street
Bus Stop
Canal & 26th Street
Bus Stop
26th Street & Normal
Bus Stop
26th Street & Normal
Bus Stop
3200 S Wentworth
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.8% A
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albany Park (A+)

2. Archer Heights (A+)

3. Armour Square (A+)

4. Ashburn (A+)

5. Auburn Gresham (A+)

cost of living C-

The cost of living in Armour Square is 105/100 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Englewood (A+)

3. South Deering (A)

4. South Chicago (A)

5. Fuller Park (A)

crime D-

Armour Square crime rates are 2,883 per 100k, which is 46% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,393 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
490 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Edison Park (A+)

2. Forest Glen (A+)

3. Norwood Park (A+)

4. Mount Greenwood (A+)

5. O'hare (A)

employment F

The median income in Armour Square is $27,790 - which is 53% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$27,790 F
Unemployment Rate
7.0% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Edgewater (A+)

2. Dunning (A+)

3. Near South Side (A+)

4. Jefferson Park (A+)

5. Garfield Ridge (A+)

health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 9th District
Police
Peace Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 29
Fire Station
Insight Hospital & Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engien Company 8
Fire Station
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Bronzeville Park Skilled Nursing and Living Center
Nursing Home
Chicago Police Department Headquarters
Police
Chicago Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Near South Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 28
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Comnpany 19
Fire Station
Alivio Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 1st District
Police
Saint Agnes Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 16
Fire Station
Brighter Dental of South Loop
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 39
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department EMS & Paramedic Office
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albany Park (B)

2. Armour Square (B)

3. Avondale (B)

4. Bridgeport (B)

5. Douglas (B)

housing F

Armour Square home prices are $221,250 - which is 27% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$221,250 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Garfield Ridge (A+)

2. Chatham (A+)

3. Ashburn (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. South Chicago (A+)

schools C-

The Armour Square graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (6) A+
St Jerome School
Ward J Elem School
Santa Lucia School
Healy Elem School
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Drake Elem School
Haines Elem School
St Therese Chinese Catholic School
Pui Tak Christian School
Mcclellan Elem School
Youth Connections Charter Hs
St Barbara School
Armour Elem School
St Barbara Elementary School
National Teachers Elem Academy
Holden Elem School
Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Walsh Elem School
Perspectives Charter High School
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Dba City Garden Waldorf School
James R Doolittle Academy
Jungman Elem School
High Schools (1) A+
Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership
Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership
Graham R Training Center
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Air Force Acad High School
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad Hs
Young Womens Leadership Chartr Hs
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Chicago Military Academy Hs
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Yccs-Jane Addams Alternative Hs
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville Hs
Phillips Academy High School
Juarez Community Academy Hs
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus Hs
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
St Ignatius College Prep
Jones College Prep High School
Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Ijla Charter High School
King College Prep High School
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Bronzeville Scholastic Hs
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Edison Park (A+)

3. Loop (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. North Center (A)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Morgan Park (A+)

3. Lincoln Park (A+)

4. East Side (A+)

5. Edison Park (A+)

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Armour Square Area Facts

  • Armour Square has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Armour Square crime rates are 22% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Armour Square is 8% lower than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Healy School Park
      Sintic Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      26th Street Park
      Unknown Name
      Humbert Park

      Entertainment

      Heritage Museum of Asian Art
      Digital Art Demo Space
      Chinese American Museum of Chicago
      Guaranteed Rate Field
      Cermak Road Bridge
      Reggies Music Joint
      Zhou B Art Center
      Chess Studio

      Food & Drink

      Maxwell Street Depot
      Ferro's
      Carbon Mexican Grill
      Ricobene's
      Cork and Kerry
      Turtles Bar and Grill
      Subway
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Armour Square? Of all people who commute, 17.8% take public transportation in Armour Square.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      18%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      21%

      18% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Armour Square? The cost of living in Armour Square is 105/100 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Armour Square
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Armour Square? Armour Square crime rates are 2,883, which are 46% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,883 per 100k people

      24% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 35

      24% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Armour Square? The median income in Armour Square is $27,790 which is 53% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $27,79050% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,51545% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      50% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      F Housing

      What are Armour Square home prices? Armour Square home prices are $221,250 - which is 27% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $221,25020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70626% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Armour Square have good schools? The Armour Square graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      21% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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