Washington Heights, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Washington Heights Area Facts

  • Washington Heights has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Washington Heights crime rates are 41% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Washington Heights is 12% lower than the Chicago average
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Oakdale Park
      Euclid Park
      Graver Park
      Brainerd Park
      Fernwood Parkway Park
      Ridge Park
      Wallace Park
      Wendell Smith Park

      Entertainment

      Vanderpoel Art Museum
      Ridge Historical Society
      Cinema Chatham
      Beverly Art Center
      A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
      Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
      Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center
      Bronzeville Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      KFC
      Harold's Chicken Shack
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Washington Heights? Of all people who commute, 21.5% take public transportation in Washington Heights.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      12% 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 Washington Heights? The cost of living in Washington Heights is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
      Washington Heights
      101

      1% 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 Washington Heights? Washington Heights crime rates are 5,681, which are 180% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,681 per 100k people

      149% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      149% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Washington Heights? The median income in Washington Heights is $56,829 which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $56,8293% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,87220% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      44% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights home prices? Washington Heights home prices are $154,075 - which is 12% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $154,07517% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12819% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Washington Heights have good schools? The Washington Heights graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      13%

      73% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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