Livability Score

79
/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 (2) F
Edgebrook Coffee Ship
Coffee Shop
Yellow Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Red Ribbon
Coffee Shop
Weston's Coffee & Tap Co.
Coffee Shop
Costa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Chat
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Euro Echo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Antojitos Colombianos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Outdoor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java & Mug Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Shop
City News Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Habetler Bowl
Bowling Alley
AMC Village Crossing 18
Cinema
Ed Paschke Art Center
Art Gallery
Copernicus Center
Theatre Arts
The Gift Theatre
Theatre Arts
Windy City Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
Novelty Golf & Games
Attraction
Norwood Park Historical Society
Museum
Emily Oak Nature Center
Museum
Admiral Theatre
Nightclub
Skokie Theatre
Theatre Arts
Skokie Water Playground
Water Park
Skokie Heritage Museum
Museum
Portage Interactive Water Play Area
Water Park
Exploratorium
Museum
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Inside Out Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
National Veterans Art Museum
Museum
Portage Theater
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Rico Music & Art
Theatre Arts
Stage Wright Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) C+
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Sweets
City's Edge
Bar
Nuts 'N More
Sweets
Bottles and Cans
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Eden's Fast Food
Fast Food
East of Edens
Fast Food
Duke's
Fast Food
Corrib Irish Pub
Bar
Community Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Rosati's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Andy's Deli
Deli
Zachary's
Bar
Ham Tree Inn
Bar
Foremost Liquor Center
Alcohol
Rabbit’s Bar and Grill
Bar
King's Gyros #2
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vaughan’s Pub - NW Side
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Chill Bubble Tea
Beverages
Mr. Falafel
Fast Food
Fitness (3) B
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Lincolnwood Community Center
Community Centre
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
XSport Fitness
Gym
MBS 24-7 Fitness
Gym
Oakton Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Niles Human Services Center
Community Centre
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Happy Foods
Grocery Store
Mona's Sweet Spot
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
European Classic Bakery
Bakery
Baking For The Takin
Bakery
Sweet World Pastry
Bakery
Kazik Bakery
Bakery
Chicago Sweet Connection
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Valerios Tropical Bakeshop
Bakery
Seafood City
Grocery Store
Red Ribbon
Bakery
New York Bagel & Bialy Corporation
Bakery
Beautiful Cakes
Bakery
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Nazareth Sweets
Bakery
Forest View Bakery
Bakery
Ideal Pastry
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kordian's Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sandy's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Sicilia Bakery
Bakery
Parks (17) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
DeJulio Playlot Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Eagle Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Edgebrook Park
Park
G.G. Rowell Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Mary Berkmeier Quinn Park of Trees
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jeffery Green Park
Park
Forest Glen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Indian Road Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sauganash Park
Park
Goebelt Park
Park
Norman Schack Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Gladstone Park
Park
Shops (22) A+
Inspired
Clothing
Nano's Hair & Day Spa
Hairdresser
Terry's Place
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Donegal Imports
Gift Shop
S&J Nails
Beauty
Lee Nails
Beauty
Edgebrook Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Skin Story Spa
Beauty
Pet Wants
Pets
A Vintage Bloom
Florist
Local Goods Chicago
Gift Shop
Deluxe Nails
Beauty
Edgebrook Cycle
Bicycle
Ann & David's Studio
Hairdresser
Belisima Donna
Beauty
Rock Hair Scissors
Hairdresser
Paradise Nails and Spa
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Continental Salon
Hairdresser
Herbaland
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
T'soma Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Dream Nails
Beauty
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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, 34.0% take public transportation in Forest Glen.
Public Transit Stops (116)
Stops & Stations A+
Caldwell & Lenox EB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Leroy WB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Leroy EB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Lenox WB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Leader EB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Navajo WB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Navajo EB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Leader WB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Spokane WB
Bus Stop
Caldwell & Spokane EB
Bus Stop
Central & Prescott NB
Bus Stop
Central & Louise NB
Bus Stop
Central & Prescott SB
Bus Stop
Central & Lehigh NB
Bus Stop
Central & Louise SB
Bus Stop
Edgebrook Golf Course NB
Bus Stop
Central & Lehigh SB
Bus Stop
Edgebrook Golf Course SB
Bus Stop
Lehigh & Central SB
Bus Stop
Central & Caldwell NB
Bus Stop
Lehigh & Central NB
Bus Stop
Central & Caldwell Terminal
Bus Stop
Central & Caldwell SB
Bus Stop
Central & Indian NB
Bus Stop
Central & Indian SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
34.0% 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 F

The cost of living in Forest Glen is 132/100 - which is 38% 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 A+

Forest Glen crime rates are 1,089 per 100k, which is 45% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
994 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
95 crimes per 100k A+
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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 A+

The median income in Forest Glen is $108,750 - which is 84% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$108,750 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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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 (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
K-9 Dental Laboratory
Dentist
John J. Kelly DDS
Dentist
NorthShore Immediate Care - Sauganash
Clinic
Tarpey's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
USA Natural Health Clinic
Clinic
Lehigh Dental
Dentist
Edgebrook Dental
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 79
Fire Station
Dr. Barbara L. Mousel, DDS
Dentist
Nova Dental
Dentist
Oasis Family Dental
Dentist
Chicago Medical Health Group
Doctor
Dr. Peter Wlodarczyk, DDS
Dentist
Gordon J. Ziols, DDS
Dentist
Kyriaki Ades D.M.D General Dentistry
Dentist
Bright Smile Dental
Dentist
Dr. Bronislaw J. Orawiec, MD
Doctor
Northwest Chicago Dental
Dentist
Medical Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dr. Lawrence Rogus, DDS
Dentist
Presence Medical Group
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 16th District
Police
Immediate MD
Doctor
Vein Clinics of America
Clinic
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 A+

Forest Glen home prices are $429,400 - which is 146% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$429,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) D+
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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 B+

The Forest Glen graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
59% C-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Edgebrook Elem School
Sauganash Elem School
Farnsworth Elem School
Sauganash Montessori School
Hitch Elem School
Fairview South Elementary School
Fantasy Island School For Kids
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Beaubien Elem School
Wildwood Elem School
St Mary Of The Woods School
Wonder Montessori School
Palmer Elem School
St Constance School
Solomon Elem School
Onahan Elem School
Lincoln Hall Middle School
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Rutledge Hall Elem School
Todd Hall Elem School
Prussing Elem School
St Thecla Elementary School
St John Lutheran School
Volta Elem School
Garvy J Elem School
High Schools (0) F
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Cics - Northtown Campus
Taft High School
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Northside Learning Center
Niles Central
Vaughn Occupational High School
Logos Christian Academy
Newhope Academy
Niles West High School
Telshe High School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Roosevelt High School
Mather High School
Resurrection College Prep High School
Stuart G Ferst School
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah Of Chicago
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Lubavitch Girls High School
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
New Horizon Center
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
Schurz High School
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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)

ratings A

Forest Glen has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes 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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Forest Glen Area Facts

  • Forest Glen has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forest Glen crime rates are 70% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Forest Glen is 16% higher than the Chicago average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      DeJulio Playlot Park
      Unknown Name
      Eagle Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Edgebrook Park
      G.G. Rowell Park

      Entertainment

      Habetler Bowl
      AMC Village Crossing 18
      Ed Paschke Art Center
      Copernicus Center
      The Gift Theatre
      Windy City Music Theatre
      Leaning Tower of Niles
      Irish American Heritage Center

      Food & Drink

      Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
      City's Edge
      Nuts 'N More
      Bottles and Cans
      Domino's
      Eden's Fast Food
      East of Edens
      Duke's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Glen? Of all people who commute, 34.0% take public transportation in Forest Glen.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      34%

      25% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Glen? The cost of living in Forest Glen is 132/100 - which is 38% higher than Illinois.
      Forest Glen
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Glen? Forest Glen crime rates are 1,089, which are 45% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,089 per 100k people

      53% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 92

      53% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Glen? The median income in Forest Glen is $108,750 which is 84% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $108,75097% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,28565% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen home prices? Forest Glen home prices are $429,400 - which is 146% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $429,400132% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15221% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Forest Glen have good schools? The Forest Glen graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      59%

      23% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Forest Glen a good place to live? Forest Glen has an overall rating of 81% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      5 total surveys

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