North Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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North Park Area Facts

  • North Park has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • North Park crime rates are 91% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in North Park is 2% higher than the Chicago average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Park? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brynford Park
      Peterson Park
      Sauganash Park
      Eugene Field Park
      Gompers Park
      Hollywood Park
      Springfield Park
      Legion Park

      Entertainment

      Novelty Golf & Games
      Admiral Theatre
      Irish American Heritage Center
      National Cambodian Heritage Museum
      Copernicus Center
      The Gift Theatre
      Windy City Music Theatre
      Ed Paschke Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
      Dunkin'
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      KFC
      Big Hill Bar & Grill
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Park? Of all people who commute, 14.4% take public transportation in North Park.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Park? The cost of living in North Park is 116/100 - which is 20% higher than Illinois.
      North Park
      116

      16% 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 North Park? North Park crime rates are 7,701, which are 279% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      7,701 per 100k people

      238% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      238% 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 Park? The median income in North Park is $67,555 which is 14% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $67,55522% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,03911% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is North Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some 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 Park home prices? North Park home prices are $287,950 - which is 65% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $287,95056% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11017% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does North Park have good schools? The North Park graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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