North Lawndale, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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North Lawndale Area Facts

  • North Lawndale has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • North Lawndale crime rates are 53% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in North Lawndale is 16% lower than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      London Park
      Ginkgo Park
      Christiana Park
      Park No. 519
      Millard Park
      Park No. 534
      Independence Square
      Hornbeam Park

      Entertainment

      Gallager
      Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
      Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago
      Art West Chicago
      AMC Cicero 14
      Waller Apartments
      Town Hall Bowl
      345 Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Rothschild Liquors
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      Checkers
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Lawndale? Of all people who commute, 32.5% take public transportation in North Lawndale.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      33%

      23% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Lawndale? The cost of living in North Lawndale is 95/100 - which is 1% lower than Illinois.
      North Lawndale
      95

      5% less 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 North Lawndale? North Lawndale crime rates are 6,175, which are 204% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      6,175 per 100k people

      171% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17  

      171% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in North Lawndale? The median income in North Lawndale is $26,510 which is 55% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $26,51052% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,08056% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      128% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Lawndale 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 North Lawndale home prices? North Lawndale home prices are $126,400 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $126,40032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8827% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      60% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Lawndale have good schools? The North Lawndale graduation rate is 69% - which is 18% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      17% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      12%

      76% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is North Lawndale a good place to live? North Lawndale has an overall rating of 40% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      4 total surveys

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