Elmwood Park, IL Area Guide

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Elmwood Park Area Facts

  • Elmwood Park has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Elmwood Park crime rates are 42% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Elmwood Park is 19% higher than the Illinois average
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Elmwood Park, IL: Cost Effective Lifestyle User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Elmwood Park, Illinois is going to give you the most bang for your buck. Situated as the first of many northwest suburbs of Chicago, Elmwood Park gives you an excellent amount of stuff to do and things to see without the high prices of living in the city. Shopping and nightlife a ...Read More re good. Elmwood Park is close to one of the largest malls in America (Woodfield Mall) and is close to the city of Chicago itself. This perfect location makes Elmwood Park an ideal place to live for those looking to either raise a family or live close to the city without the costly hassle of city taxes.

Elmwood Park is one of the best areas to buy a house. The houses in the area are fairly priced and you don't have to pay extensive city property taxes which saves you a lot of money annually.

Weather in the area is comparable to the rest of the Midwest. The winters can be cold and snowy, and the summers are usually hot and humid. The autumn season is amazing however, and the trees in Elmwood Park are colored brightly which is pleasant to the eye.

Overall, I highly recommend living in Elmwood Park. You can't beat the housing prices and location. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kathy Torpe Park
      Central Park
      Kiddie Korale Park
      Triangle Park
      Mills Park
      Bambi Park
      Rutherford Sayre Park
      Rutherford Sayre Park

      Entertainment

      Wonder Works Children's Museum
      Cinemark Melrose Park
      Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum
      Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
      Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
      Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center
      Lake Theater
      Ernest Hemmingway Foundation

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      McDonald's
      Cardinal Wine & Spirits
      Dunkin'
      Eva’s Sports Bar
      On The Rocks
      Bistro Grand
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Elmwood Park? Of all people who commute, 9.4% take public transportation in Elmwood Park.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elmwood Park? The cost of living in Elmwood Park is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
      Elmwood Park
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Elmwood Park? Elmwood Park crime rates are 1,181, which are 42% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,181 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Elmwood Park? The median income in Elmwood Park is $63,312 which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $63,31214% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,2485% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Elmwood Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elmwood Park home prices? Elmwood Park home prices are $267,500 - which is 53% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $267,50045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19126% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Elmwood Park have good schools? The Elmwood Park graduation rate is 84% - which is equal to Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      29% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Elmwood Park a good place to live? Elmwood Park has an overall rating of 90% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      5 total surveys

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