North Center, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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North Center Area Facts

  • North Center has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Center crime rates are 1% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in North Center is 41% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Audubon School Playground
      Richard Clark Park
      Revere Park
      Fellger Park
      Klein Park
      Filbert Park
      California Park
      Hamlin Park

      Entertainment

      Waveland Bowl
      Lane Stadium
      DePaul College Prep Stadium
      Kerry Wood Cubs Field
      Beat Kitchen
      Bughouse Theater
      Timber Lanes
      The Art House

      Food & Drink

      Roscoe Village Pub
      Subway
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Big Boy Gyros
      Hero's Sub Shop
      MOD Pizza
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Center? Of all people who commute, 29.9% take public transportation in North Center.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Center? The cost of living in North Center is 161/100 - which is 67% higher than Illinois.
      North Center
      161

      61% 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 North Center? North Center crime rates are 3,993, which are 97% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,993 per 100k people

      75% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      75% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Center? The median income in North Center is $133,268 which is 125% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $133,268141% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,670154% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Center 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 North Center home prices? North Center home prices are $661,838 - which is 279% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $661,838258% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39247% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does North Center have good schools? The North Center graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is North Center a good place to live? North Center has an overall rating of 71% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      1 total surveys

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