Hegewisch, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Hegewisch Area Facts

  • Hegewisch has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Hegewisch crime rates are 43% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Hegewisch is 15% lower than the Chicago average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hegewisch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Park No. 565 "Indian Ridge Marsh"
      Mann Park
      William W. Powers State Recreation Area
      Pump Track
      Big Marsh Bike Park
      Marlene Wesolek Park
      Rowan Park
      Burnham Park

      Entertainment

      The Factory
      The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
      Pulaski Park Pool
      Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
      Skyway Bowl
      Hoosier Theatre
      Castaways Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Steve's Lounge
      Paleteria Jamay
      Wendol's
      Club 81 Too
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Uncle Bobby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hegewisch? Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in Hegewisch.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

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

      3% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hegewisch? Hegewisch crime rates are 2,283, which are 12% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,283 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Hegewisch? The median income in Hegewisch is $51,716 which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,7167% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,13012% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      79% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hegewisch 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 Hegewisch home prices? Hegewisch home prices are $115,344 - which is 34% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $115,34438% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Hegewisch have good schools? The Hegewisch graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      55% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hegewisch a good place to live? Hegewisch has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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