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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lake Meadows Park
      Groveland Park
      Farr Field
      Dunbar Park
      Stephen A. Douglas Monument Park
      Ellis Park
      Park No. 474
      Catholic Community of St. James Playlot

      Entertainment

      South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
      Guaranteed Rate Field
      Heritage Museum of Asian Art
      Arie Crown Theater
      Wintrust Arena
      Chess Studio
      Reggies Music Joint
      Chinese American Museum of Chicago

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Taco Bell
      White Castle
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wingstop
      Popeyes
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Douglas? Of all people who commute, 36.3% take public transportation in Douglas.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      36%

      27% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Douglas? The cost of living in Douglas is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      Douglas
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Douglas? Douglas crime rates are 5,809, which are 186% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,809 per 100k people

      155% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      155% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Douglas? The median income in Douglas is $39,212 which is 34% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $39,21229% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,39018% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      90% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Douglas 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

      B+ Housing

      What are Douglas home prices? Douglas home prices are $145,570 - which is 17% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $145,57021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82113% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      18%

      72% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Douglas have good schools? The Douglas graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      9%

      81% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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