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Garfield Ridge Area Facts

  • Garfield Ridge has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garfield Ridge crime rates are 33% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Garfield Ridge is 4% lower than the Chicago average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Garfield Ridge? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sahs Park
      Central Stickey Park District
      Rocket Park
      Rench Park
      Normandy Park
      Vittum Park
      Wentworth Park
      Le Claire Courts - Hearst Community Center

      Entertainment

      Jedlica Performing Arts Center
      Riverside Arts Center
      Town Hall Bowl
      Riverside Historical Museum
      Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
      SeatGeek Stadium
      Lawn Lanes
      The Olympic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      KFC
      Stan’s Corner & Helen’s Kitchen
      Subway
      Wingstop
      La Michoacana Gourmet
      Sammy’s

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garfield Ridge? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Garfield Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garfield Ridge? The cost of living in Garfield Ridge is 110/100 - which is 14% higher than Illinois.
      Garfield Ridge
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Garfield Ridge? Garfield Ridge crime rates are 2,705, which are 33% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,705 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37  

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Garfield Ridge? The median income in Garfield Ridge is $85,614 which is 45% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $85,61455% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,80417% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garfield Ridge 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 Garfield Ridge home prices? Garfield Ridge home prices are $238,720 - which is 37% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $238,72029% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04710% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Garfield Ridge have good schools? The Garfield Ridge graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garfield Ridge a good place to live? Garfield Ridge has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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