Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Jefferson Park Area Facts

  • Jefferson Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jefferson Park crime rates are 76% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Jefferson Park is 4% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Gladstone Park
      Austin-Foster Park
      Indian Road Park
      Forest Glen Park
      Mary Berkmeier Quinn Park of Trees
      Rosedale Park
      Roberts Square Park
      Jefferson Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Habetler Bowl
      Ed Paschke Art Center
      The Gift Theatre
      Copernicus Center
      Windy City Music Theatre
      Norwood Park Historical Society
      Irish American Heritage Center
      Portage Interactive Water Play Area

      Food & Drink

      Duke's
      Andy's Deli
      Community Food & Liquor
      Rosati's
      Zachary's
      Ham Tree Inn
      Foremost Liquor Center
      Vaughan’s Pub - NW Side

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jefferson Park? Of all people who commute, 20.6% take public transportation in Jefferson Park.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jefferson Park? The cost of living in Jefferson Park is 119/100 - which is 24% higher than Illinois.
      Jefferson Park
      119

      19% 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 Jefferson Park? Jefferson Park crime rates are 973, which are 52% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      973 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 103

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Jefferson Park? The median income in Jefferson Park is $80,034 which is 35% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $80,03445% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,54523% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jefferson 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 Jefferson Park home prices? Jefferson Park home prices are $310,691 - which is 78% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $310,69168% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Jefferson Park have good schools? The Jefferson Park graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Jefferson Park a good place to live? Jefferson Park has an overall rating of 82% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      8 total surveys

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