Brighton Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Brighton Park Area Facts

  • Brighton Park has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Brighton Park crime rates are 59% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Brighton Park is 9% lower than the Chicago average
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      A- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Edward Kelly Park
      Brighton Park
      Job Corps Riverbank
      McKinley Park
      Irma C. Ruiz Park
      Hoyne Park
      Richard J. Daley Park
      La Villita Park

      Entertainment

      Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
      Bridgeport Art Center
      Gallager
      Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
      Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago
      Zhou B Art Center
      IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
      National Museum of Mexican Art

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Mario & Sandra’s
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Michael’s Sport Lounge
      Confessions

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Brighton Park? Of all people who commute, 18.7% take public transportation in Brighton Park.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Brighton Park? The cost of living in Brighton Park is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Brighton Park
      103

      3% 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 Brighton Park? Brighton Park crime rates are 1,676, which are 17% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,676 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Brighton Park? The median income in Brighton Park is $48,123 which is 19% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $48,12313% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,28139% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      16% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Brighton Park 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 Brighton Park home prices? Brighton Park home prices are $194,459 - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $194,4595% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8936% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Brighton Park have good schools? The Brighton Park graduation rate is 51% - which is 39% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      51%

      38% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Brighton Park a good place to live? Brighton Park has an overall rating of 69% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      4 total surveys

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