Livability Score

69
/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 (14) A+
Step Down Café
Coffee Shop
Workwell Food and Beverage
Coffee Shop
Cafe Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
The Juice House
Coffee Shop
Monsivais Cafe
Coffee Shop
Efebina's
Coffee Shop
Vero Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
Xurro
Coffee Shop
Don Pedro Carnitas
Coffee Shop
INTERSECT
Coffee Shop
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Cafe Mestizo
Coffee Shop
La Catrina Cafe
Coffee Shop
L Cafecito Jumping Bean
Coffee Shop
Holy Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kristoffer’s Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
8a5e
Coffee Shop
T Opera Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Scafuri Bakery
Coffee Shop
Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Living Water Tea House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Thalia Hall
Theatre Arts
Digital Art Demo Space
Nightclub
Pilsen Art House
Art Gallery
Prospectus Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Pilsen Arts Community House
Theatre Arts
National Museum of Mexican Art
Museum
Chicago Art Department
Art Gallery
Art of Imagination
Theatre Arts
Strewn
Theatre Arts
Cermak Road Bridge
Attraction
Bridgeport Art Center
Theatre Arts
Zhou B Art Center
Theatre Arts
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Museum
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Museum
Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
Museum
Reggies Music Joint
Theatre Arts
Guaranteed Rate Field
Stadium
Credit Union 1 Arena
Stadium
Chess Studio
Museum
South Asia Institute
Art Gallery
Wintrust Arena
Stadium
ShowPlace ICON
Cinema
Fifth Third Arena
Stadium
Henry B. Clarke House
Museum
National Hellenic Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (38) A+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Bridgeport Inn
Bar
Alulu Brewery & Pub
Bar
Taqueria El Milagro
Fast Food
Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
Bar
Caminos De Michoacan Bar
Bar
La Michoacana
Sweets
Sleep Walk Chocolateria
Sweets
La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria
Fast Food
Harbee Liquor & Tavern
Bar
Pollo Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Evan St. Liquors
Alcohol
The Green Room Tap
Bar
One City Tap
Bar
Punch House
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Amador Liquors
Alcohol
Caire's Pizza
Fast Food
El Sabor De Mexico
Sweets
Twisted Cantina
Bar
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Bar
Urban Treez
Deli
Fitness (0) C-
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
Wilson Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Henry Booth House
Community Centre
So Icey Elites
Gym
Latinos Progresando Resource Center
Community Centre
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
12th Flow Performance System
Gym
Cycle Bar
Gym
Row House
Gym
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Arts & Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Community Centre
Oakwood Center
Community Centre
Gads Hill Center
Community Centre
LCHC Senior Day Services
Community Centre
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
John D. & Alexandra C. Nichols Center
Community Centre
Groceries (20) A+
Bridgeport Bakery
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Milagro Tortilla
Bakery
La Casa del Pueblo
Grocery Store
Xurro
Bakery
Meadowbrook Egg & Dairy
Bakery
Panaderia Del Refugio
Bakery
Bombon
Bakery
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Panadería Nuevo Leon
Bakery
Don Churro
Bakery
Panaderia El Acambaro
Bakery
Cafe Emmanuel
Bakery
Pleasant House Pub
Bakery
Nonna Soluri’s Italian Deli
Bakery
East Balt
Bakery
Supermercado El Güero #8
Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
FreshMart
Grocery Store
Wagner’s Bakery
Bakery
Park To Shop
Grocery Store
Impallaria Bakery & Deli
Bakery
88 Marketplace
Grocery Store
Parks (38) A+
Jacolik Park
Park
Park No. 571
Park
Canal Origins Park
Park
Canalport Riverwalk Park
Park
Dvorak Park
Park
Bosley Park
Park
Throop Park
Park
Henry C. Palmisano Park
Park
Mulberry Park
Park
McGuane Park
Park
Barrett Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Guadalupe Reyes Park
Park
Baraga Park
Park
Kucinski-Murphy Park
Park
Jane Addams Park
Park
Sintic Park
Park
John Wilson Park
Park
Humbert Park
Park
Healy School Park
Playground
Fosco Park
Park
Thomas Jefferson Park
Park
UIC South Fields
Park
26th Street Park
Park
Hoyne Park
Park
Shops (20) A-
BP Shop
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Alvarez Hardware
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Big City Optical
Optician
Gordon's Ace Hardware Riverside
Home Improvement
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Shell
Convenience Store
Yami's Fashion
Clothing
Peluqueria Nuevo Mexico
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Irv's Bike Shop
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Rockit Barbershop
Hairdresser
Midwest
Convenience Store
Sue Rosengard
Fashion
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Lash Serum Reviews
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
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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, 31.0% take public transportation in Lower West Side.
Public Transit Stops (159)
Stops & Stations A+
2451 S Ashland
Bus Stop
2450 S Ashland
Bus Stop
2700 S Ashland
Bus Stop
Cermak & Loomis
Bus Stop
Cermak & Loomis
Bus Stop
Loomis & Cermak SB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Laflin
Bus Stop
Cermak & Laflin
Bus Stop
Loomis & Cermak NB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Throop
Bus Stop
2700 S Ashland
Bus Stop
Cermak & Throop
Bus Stop
Blue Island & Ashland/Cermak NB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Ashland
Bus Stop
Archer & Bonfield SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Loomis/Fuller SB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Ashland/Blue Island
Bus Stop
Ashland & Cermak/Blue Island
Bus Stop
Cermak & Racine
Bus Stop
Blue Island & Ashland/Cermak SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Bonfield NB
Bus Stop
Ashland & Cermak
Bus Stop
Archer & Loomis/Fuller NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Throop SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Arch SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
31.0% 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 C-

The cost of living in Lower West Side is 105/100 - which is 9% 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 D

Lower West Side crime rates are 2,815 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,297 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
518 crimes per 100k D-
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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 D

The median income in Lower West Side is $40,724 - which is 31% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$40,724 F
Unemployment Rate
6.8% F
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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+
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 28
Fire Station
Alivio Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Sunshine Chicago
Dentist
Pilsen Community Health Center Lower West
Doctor
Orthodontic Experts
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 23
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 39
Fire Station
Chicago Police Department 9th District
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 12th District Station
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 18
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
UIC Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Apollo Family Medical Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Mile Square Health Center
Clinic
Peace Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 29
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engien Company 8
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department EMS & Paramedic Office
Fire Station
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 C+

Lower West Side home prices are $208,108 - which is 19% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$208,108 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 F

The Lower West Side graduation rate is 63% - which is 25% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
63% F
Elementary Schools (14) A+
St Barbara Elementary School
Perez Elem School
St Barbara School
St Pius V School
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy
Whittier Elem School
Holden Elem School
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
St Procopius School
Walsh Elem School
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Jungman Elem School
Dba City Garden Waldorf School
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences
Ruiz Elem School
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Armour Elem School
Healy Elem School
Pickard Elem School
Prologue Early College Hs
Montefiore Special Elem School
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Smyth J Elem School
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Greene N Elem School
High Schools (5) A
Juarez Community Academy Hs
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus Hs
Yccs-Jane Addams Alternative Hs
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
Ijla Charter High School
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Ihsca Charter High School
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Noble St Chtr-Uic College Prep
St Ignatius College Prep
Chicago Lighthouse
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-R
Jefferson Alt High School
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Yccs-Latino Youth Alternative Hs
Chicago Hope Academy
York Alternative High School
Spry Community Links High School
Graham R Training Center
Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership
Air Force Acad High School
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership
Our Lady Of Tepeyac 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 B+

Lower West Side has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B+
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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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Lower West Side Area Facts

  • Lower West Side has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Lower West Side crime rates are 30% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Lower West Side is 8% lower than the Chicago average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lower West Side? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jacolik Park
      Park No. 571
      Canal Origins Park
      Canalport Riverwalk Park
      Dvorak Park
      Bosley Park
      Throop Park
      Henry C. Palmisano Park

      Entertainment

      Thalia Hall
      Digital Art Demo Space
      Pilsen Art House
      Prospectus Art Gallery
      Pilsen Arts Community House
      National Museum of Mexican Art
      Chicago Art Department
      Art of Imagination

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Bridgeport Inn
      Alulu Brewery & Pub
      Taqueria El Milagro
      Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
      Caminos De Michoacan Bar
      La Michoacana
      Sleep Walk Chocolateria

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lower West Side? Of all people who commute, 31.0% take public transportation in Lower West Side.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      31%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lower West Side? The cost of living in Lower West Side is 105/100 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Lower West Side
      105

      5% more 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 Lower West Side? Lower West Side crime rates are 2,815, which are 39% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,815 per 100k people

      23% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      23% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Lower West Side? The median income in Lower West Side is $40,724 which is 31% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $40,72426% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,14832% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lower West Side 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Lower West Side home prices? Lower West Side home prices are $208,108 - which is 19% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $208,10813% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8857% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      58% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lower West Side have good schools? The Lower West Side graduation rate is 63% - which is 25% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lower West Side a good place to live? Lower West Side has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      3 total surveys

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