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Washington Park Area Facts

  • Washington Park has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Washington Park crime rates are 148% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Washington Park is 9% lower than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lorraine Hansberry Park
      Washington Park
      Bessie Coleman Park
      Sherwood Park
      Malus Park
      Florence Stout Park
      Playlot 291
      Drexel Square

      Entertainment

      Green Line Performing Arts Center
      Washigton Park Arts Incubator
      Civic Arts Church
      DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
      Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts
      The Renaissance Society
      Court Theatre
      David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art

      Food & Drink

      Odyssey II
      Harold's Chicken Shack
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Midway Liqours
      Church's Chicken
      Dunkin'
      Panera Bread

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Washington Park? Of all people who commute, 37.0% take public transportation in Washington Park.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      37%

      28% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Washington Park? The cost of living in Washington Park is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
      Washington Park
      104

      4% 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 Park? Washington Park crime rates are 10,025, which are 394% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      10,025 per 100k people

      340% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 10  

      340% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Washington Park? The median income in Washington Park is $24,568 which is 58% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $24,56856% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,20646% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      128% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Washington 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

      C+ Housing

      What are Washington Park home prices? Washington Park home prices are $193,900 - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $193,9005% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      77% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Washington Park have good schools? The Washington Park graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      69% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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