Elwood, IL Area Guide

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Elwood? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Erickson Park
      Tyler Park
      Viewing area

      Entertainment

      Autobahn Country Club

      Food & Drink

      Horns & Halos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elwood? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elwood.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elwood? The cost of living in Elwood is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Illinois.
      Elwood
      99

      1% less 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 Elwood? Elwood crime rates are 1,419, which are 30% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,419 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      49%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Elwood? The median income in Elwood is $81,250 which is 37% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $81,25047% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,40215% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elwood home prices? Elwood home prices are $171,200 - which is 2% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $171,2007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8758% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      C Schools

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

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Elwood a good place to live? Elwood has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      2 total surveys

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