Livability Score

73
/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 (58) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
L’Ours Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Living Water Tea House
Coffee Shop
Scafuri Bakery
Coffee Shop
Relo's
Coffee Shop
Leaf and Bean Cafe
Coffee Shop
Skinny Piggy Bakery
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Alley
Coffee Shop
University Of Illinois Hospital Cafeteria And Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
FROTH
Coffee Shop
Demitasse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Port Center Cafe
Coffee Shop
Groundswell Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ground Up
Coffee Shop
Morgan Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Artopolis
Coffee Shop
Eat Milk Me Me
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Vero Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Village Cafe
Coffee Shop
Princi
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Credit Union 1 Arena
Stadium
Chicago Children's Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fifth Third Arena
Stadium
United Center
Stadium
Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
Museum
National Hellenic Museum
Museum
Prospectus Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Pilsen Arts Community House
Theatre Arts
Thalia Hall
Theatre Arts
Maruane Ibrahim Gallery
Art Gallery
Pilsen Art House
Art Gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art
Museum
Corbett vs. Dempsey
Art Gallery
Strewn
Theatre Arts
Art of Imagination
Theatre Arts
Civic Opera House
Theatre Arts
Chicago Art Department
Art Gallery
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Museum
ShowPlace ICON
Cinema
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
Art Gallery
Western Exhibitions
Art Gallery
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
Art Gallery
Patron Gallery
Art Gallery
Money Museum
Museum
Art West Chicago
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (168) A+
Rooks Corner
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Hawkeye’s Bar & Grill
Bar
Taylor Street Tap
Bar
Chilango Mexican Street Food
Fast Food
Taylor Wine And Spirits
Alcohol
Potbelly
Fast Food
Vintage Bar
Bar
Drum and Monkey
Bar
Unknown Name
Bar
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
The Patio
Fast Food
The Bar 10 Doors
Bar
Sbarro
Fast Food
Wise Owl Drinkery & Cookhouse
Bar
China Night Cafe
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Fontano's Subs
Fast Food
Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco
Fast Food
Carm's Beef
Fast Food
Al's Beef
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Fitness (6) C-
Pure Barre
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
Cycle Bar
Gym
Row House
Gym
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Erie Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Yoga For All Beings
Gym
Erie Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Moksha Yoga Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
So Icey Elites
Gym
CrossFit CE
Gym
East Bank Club
Gym
River North Gym
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Jesse White Community Center & Fieldhouse
Community Centre
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Wicker Park Athletic Club
Gym
Solidcore
Gym
Groceries (32) A+
Bombon Cafe
Bakery
United Bakery & Confty Workers Un Local 15 Afl-CIO
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Nohea Cafe
Bakery
Bays English Muffins
Bakery
Stan’s Donuts
Bakery
Peoria's Packing
Butcher
Cake Sweet Food Chicago
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Foxtrot Market - West Loop
Bakery
Cafe L’ami
Bakery
Original Ferrara Bakery
Bakery
H Mart
Grocery Store
Don Churro
Bakery
Molly's Cupcakes
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Bombon
Bakery
The Spoke & Bird Bakehouse
Bakery
Panadería Nuevo Leon
Bakery
Sugargoat
Bakery
Panaderia Del Refugio
Bakery
La Casa del Pueblo
Grocery Store
Panaderia El Acambaro
Bakery
Le Petit Sucre
Bakery
Hannah’s Bretzel
Bakery
Parks (83) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Garibaldi Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Arrigo Park
Park
Joe DiMaggio Park
Park
Arrigo Park - South Section
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Park No. 569
Park
Skinner Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sheridan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Miller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (76) A+
Taylor Trimmers
Hairdresser
Chiarugi Hardware
Home Improvement
Campus Market
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
First Aid Comics
Books
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Books
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
Rainbow
Clothing
DTLR
Shoes
Shell
Convenience Store
Madison Street Books
Books
AT&T
Electronics
Smitten Boutique
Gift Shop
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Go Grocer
Convenience Store
JC Licht TrueValue Hardware
Home Improvement
Clark Street Sports
Clothing
Lash Serum Reviews
Hairdresser
Marathon
Convenience Store
Lululemon
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Specialized
Bicycle
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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, 25.6% take public transportation in Near West Side.
Public Transit Stops (378)
Stops & Stations A+
Harrison & Loomis
Bus Stop
Harrison & Loomis
Bus Stop
Ashland & Harrison
Bus Stop
Ashland & Harrison
Bus Stop
Ashland & Polk
Bus Stop
Harrison & Throop
Bus Stop
Harrison & Ashland
Bus Stop
Harrison & Throop
Bus Stop
Harrison & Ashland
Bus Stop
Van Buren & Laflin
Bus Stop
Van Buren & Loomis
Bus Stop
Ashland & Polk
Bus Stop
Racine
Transit Station
Van Buren & Ashland
Bus Stop
Van Buren & Throop
Bus Stop
Taylor & Laflin
Bus Stop
Ashland & Van Buren
Bus Stop
Taylor & Loomis
Bus Stop
Taylor & Loomis
Bus Stop
Taylor & Laflin
Bus Stop
Harrison & Paulina
Bus Stop
Jackson & Laflin
Bus Stop
Harrison & Racine
Bus Stop
Harrison & Paulina
Bus Stop
Ashland & Taylor
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
25.6% 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 F

The cost of living in Near West Side is 135/100 - which is 40% 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 F

Near West Side crime rates are 5,681 per 100k, which is 188% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
5,032 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
649 crimes per 100k F
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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 A

The median income in Near West Side is $74,122 - which is 25% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$74,122 B
Unemployment Rate
6.1% 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 (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rush University Medical Center
Hospital
Union Health Service
Clinic
University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital (UICH)
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 103
Fire Station
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Mile Square Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 18
Fire Station
Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center
Clinic
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Hospital
Chicago Police Department 12th District Station
Police
UIC Police Department
Police
Concentra Urgent Care Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ora Dental Studio
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 5
Fire Station
Mile Square Health Center
Clinic
Pilsen Community Health Center Lower West
Doctor
Dental Sunshine Chicago
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 26
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Academy
Fire Station
Orthodontic Experts
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Survive Alive House
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
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 A

Near West Side home prices are $417,656 - which is 139% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$417,656 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
41% A+
Home Affordability
5.6x (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 C+

The Near West Side graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (29) A+
Jackson A Elem Language Acad
Urban Prairie Walforf School
Stem Magnet Academy Elem
Rush Day School
Galileo Elem Math & Sci Schol Acd
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montefiore Special Elem School
Children Of Peace School
Prologue Early College Hs
Chicago Lighthouse
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Montessori Academy Of Chicago
Smyth J Elem School
Hope Inst Lrning Acad Elem School
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-R
Brown W Elem School
Rudolph Elem Learning Center
Plaid Academy
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Uno Academy Charter Schools
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Pilsen Elem Community Academy
Dett Elem School
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
High Schools (20) A+
Young Magnet High School
St Ignatius College Prep
Yccs-Virtual Hs
Chicago Lighthouse
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Urban Prep West Charter School
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus Hs
Il Center For Rehab & Educ-R
Noble St Chtr-Uic College Prep
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep
Chicago Hope Academy
Jefferson Alt High School
Crane Medical Prep Hs
Ombudsman Chicago West
Ombudsman Chicago Hs
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Phoenix Military Academy Hs
Juarez Community Academy Hs
Iyc Chicago
Ogden Int High School
Yccs-Jane Addams Alternative Hs
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep
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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 A

Near West Side has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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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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Near West Side Area Facts

  • Near West Side has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Near West Side crime rates are 55% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Near West Side is 18% higher than the Chicago average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Garibaldi Park
      Unknown Name
      Arrigo Park
      Joe DiMaggio Park
      Arrigo Park - South Section
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Credit Union 1 Arena
      Chicago Children's Theatre
      Fifth Third Arena
      United Center
      Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
      National Hellenic Museum
      Prospectus Art Gallery
      Pilsen Arts Community House

      Food & Drink

      Rooks Corner
      Subway
      Hawkeye’s Bar & Grill
      Taylor Street Tap
      Chilango Mexican Street Food
      Taylor Wine And Spirits
      Potbelly
      Vintage Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Near West Side? Of all people who commute, 25.6% take public transportation in Near West Side.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Near West Side? The cost of living in Near West Side is 135/100 - which is 40% higher than Illinois.
      Near West Side
      135

      35% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Near West Side? Near West Side crime rates are 5,681, which are 188% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,681 per 100k people

      144% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      144% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Near West Side? The median income in Near West Side is $74,122 which is 25% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $74,12234% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,30972% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      31% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Near 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

      A Housing

      What are Near West Side home prices? Near West Side home prices are $417,656 - which is 139% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $417,656126% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,56865% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

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

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      43% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Near West Side a good place to live? Near West Side has an overall rating of 82% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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