Norwood Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Norwood Park Area Facts

  • Norwood Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norwood Park crime rates are 70% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Norwood Park is 3% lower than the Chicago average
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mulberry Point Park
      Norwood Circle Park
      Myrtle Grove
      Summerdale Park
      Oriole Park
      Centennial Park
      Norwood Park
      Garvey School Field

      Entertainment

      Norwood Park Historical Society
      AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
      Habetler Bowl
      Bowlero
      Pickwick Theatre
      Stage Wright Theater
      Leaning Tower of Niles
      Ed Paschke Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Iron Horse Ale House
      Subway
      WineStyles
      Coaches Bar and Grill
      Brandy's Gyros

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norwood Park? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Norwood Park.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norwood Park? The cost of living in Norwood Park is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Illinois.
      Norwood Park
      111

      11% 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 Norwood Park? Norwood Park crime rates are 1,198, which are 41% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,198 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 84

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Norwood Park? The median income in Norwood Park is $77,558 which is 31% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $77,55840% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,93620% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Norwood Park 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 Norwood Park home prices? Norwood Park home prices are $293,731 - which is 68% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $293,73159% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $51346% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

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

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Norwood Park a good place to live? Norwood Park has an overall rating of 90% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      5 total surveys

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