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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Avondale Park
      Stehman School Playground
      Elston Park
      Fireman's Park
      Nelson Park
      Parkview Park
      Sacramento Park
      Brands Park

      Entertainment

      Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
      Prop Thtr
      Elastic Arts Foundation
      The Art House
      Hairpin Arts Center
      All Star Press
      Avondale Bowl
      Logan Theater

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Mic Duck's
      Belmont Snack Shop
      Late Bar
      Revolution Brewing - Kedzie Brewery
      Alice’s Lounge
      Taqueria Mazamitla
      Avondale Tap

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Avondale? Of all people who commute, 24.7% take public transportation in Avondale.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Avondale? The cost of living in Avondale is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
      Avondale
      130

      30% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Avondale? Avondale crime rates are 5,725, which are 182% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,725 per 100k people

      151% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18  

      151% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Avondale? The median income in Avondale is $89,062 which is 50% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $89,06261% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,28045% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Avondale 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Avondale home prices? Avondale home prices are $380,113 - which is 117% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $380,113106% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44652% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Avondale have good schools? The Avondale graduation rate is 70% - which is 17% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Avondale a good place to live? Avondale has an overall rating of 77% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      2 total surveys

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