Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Lincoln Square Area Facts

  • Lincoln Square has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lincoln Square crime rates are 60% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Lincoln Square is 26% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Winnemac Park
      Gross Park
      Vogle Park
      River Park
      Ronan Park
      West Ridge Nature Play Space
      Jacob Park
      Waters School Garden

      Entertainment

      National Cambodian Heritage Museum
      Davis Theater
      Edgewater Historical Society
      Neofuturists
      pH Comedy
      Chicago Magic Lounge
      Swedish American Museum
      Chicago Filmmakers

      Food & Drink

      Quick Bite
      Mr. Submarine
      Dunkin'
      Shelly's Tasty Freeze
      Claddagh Ring
      Atlantic Bar & Grill
      Winnemac Liquor Store
      Hidden Cove

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lincoln Square? Of all people who commute, 39.5% take public transportation in Lincoln Square.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lincoln Square? The cost of living in Lincoln Square is 143/100 - which is 49% higher than Illinois.
      Lincoln Square
      143

      43% 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 Lincoln Square? Lincoln Square crime rates are 1,615, which are 20% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,615 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lincoln Square? The median income in Lincoln Square is $98,301 which is 66% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $98,30178% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,326109% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lincoln Square 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 Lincoln Square home prices? Lincoln Square home prices are $502,433 - which is 187% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $502,433172% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42350% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Lincoln Square have good schools? The Lincoln Square graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      20% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lincoln Square a good place to live? Lincoln Square has an overall rating of 95% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      5 total surveys

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