Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Eli’s Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
SGA cafe
Coffee Shop
La Capannina Coffee
Coffee Shop
Perkolator
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea’se Tea Shoppe
Coffee Shop
New Waves Cafe & Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Weston's Coffee & Tap Co.
Coffee Shop
Portage Grounds
Coffee Shop
Costa
Coffee Shop
Cakes & Beyond
Coffee Shop
Yellow Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
I Due Mondi
Coffee Shop
LeFlour Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Café Touché
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
Antojitos Colombianos
Coffee Shop
Tutti Frutti Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Stage Wright Theater
Theatre Arts
Norwood Park Historical Society
Museum
Patio Theater
Cinema
Habetler Bowl
Bowling Alley
Ed Paschke Art Center
Art Gallery
The Gift Theatre
Theatre Arts
Portage Interactive Water Play Area
Water Park
Windy City Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Copernicus Center
Theatre Arts
Portage Theater
Cinema
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
Inside Out Art Studio
Theatre Arts
National Veterans Art Museum
Museum
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Rico Music & Art
Theatre Arts
Rosemont Theatre
Theatre Arts
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
Unknown Name
Water Park
Pickwick Theatre
Cinema
King's Bowling
Bowling Alley
AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Buona
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Deli 4 You
Deli
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
The Landmark Pub
Bar
Cinnabon
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Yogen Früz
Sweets
Fitness (1) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
MBS 24-7 Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
The Miracle Center
Community Centre
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Dunne Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Fitness Formula Club
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Centennial Fitness Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harwood Heights Deli
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Purple Tulip Cakery
Bakery
ABC Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Belarada
Bakery
Allegretti's Bakery
Bakery
Eli's Cheesecake Factory
Bakery
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Kordian's Market
Grocery Store
Montrose Food Mart & Deli
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sicilia Bakery
Bakery
Produce World
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Sandy's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Sicilian Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Pasta Fresh
Bakery
Beautiful Cakes
Bakery
Chicago Sweet Connection
Bakery
Polish Farm Market
Grocery Store
Hagen's Fish Market
Seafood
Parks (5) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Iron Ball Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Norridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Summerdale Park
Park
Park No. 580
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Garvey School Garden
Park
Garvey School Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Oriole Park
Park
Dunham Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Merrimac Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Mulberry Point Park
Park
Shops (14) A+
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Lee's Nail Salon
Beauty
Jewels by Stelios
Fashion
Red Wing
Shoes
Discovery Clothing Company
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Re-Medispa
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Ross
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Kohl's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Gordon's Harlem-Foster Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.7% take public transportation in Harwood Heights.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Harlem & Lawrence NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Leland NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Leland SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Lawrence SB
Bus Stop
Gunnison & Montclare EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Gunnison
Bus Stop
Gunnison & Montclare WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Wilson SB
Bus Stop
Gunnison & Sayre
Bus Stop
Harlem & Ainslie NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Wilson NB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Octavia WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Ainslie SB
Bus Stop
Gunnison & Nordica
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Octavia EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Sunnyside
Bus Stop
Gunnison & New England
Bus Stop
Harlem & Argyle NB
Bus Stop
Gunnison & Newland
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Oketo WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Argyle SB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Oketo EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Agatite
Bus Stop
Harlem & Argyle
Bus Stop
Harlem & Montrose NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.7% B+
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Harwood Heights is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B+

Harwood Heights crime rates are 1,523 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,301 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
222 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A

The median income in Harwood Heights is $67,745 - which is 14% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$67,745 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Harwood Heights Police Department
Police
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Norwood Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago-Read Mental Health Center
Hospital
Norridge Police Department
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 86
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harwood Chiropractic
Doctor
Osco Drug
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Marszalek Dental Clinic
Dentist
Klempka Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
Hospital
Lawrence Plaza Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. John Loos, DDS
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 119
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 11
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
Dr. Joseph Sadowski M.D. Family Practice
Dentist
Endodontic Specialty Care
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Harwood Heights home prices are $279,700 - which is 60% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$279,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C+

The Harwood Heights graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Union Ridge Elem School
New Horizon Center
Beard Elem School
J Giles Elem School
J Giles Elem School
Garvy J Elem School
Oriole Park Elem School
St Eugene Elementary School
Bridge Elem School
Smyser Elem School
J Leigh Elem School
Immaculate Conception School
St Paul Lutheran School
Our Saviour Lutheran School
St Sava Academy
Norwood Park Elem School
St Constance School
Prussing Elem School
Dever Elem School
Pennoyer Elem School
Canty Elem School
Hitch Elem School
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic Acad
Dirksen Elem School
St Francis Borgia School
High Schools (0) D-
Ridgewood Comm High School
New Horizon Center
Taft High School
Resurrection College Prep High School
Vaughn Occupational High School
Chicago Academy High School
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
Foreman High School
Elmwood Park High School
Ralph J Frost Academy
Maine South High School
Midwestern Christian Academy
Logos Christian Academy
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
East Leyden High School
Newhope Academy
Intrinsic Charter High School
Schurz High School
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Prosser Career Academy Hs
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ratings B+

Harwood Heights has an overall rating of 76% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Harwood Heights Area Facts

  • Harwood Heights has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Harwood Heights crime rates are 23% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Harwood Heights is 19% higher than the Illinois average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Iron Ball Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Norridge Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
      Unknown Name
      Stage Wright Theater
      Norwood Park Historical Society
      Patio Theater
      Habetler Bowl
      Ed Paschke Art Center
      The Gift Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      Little Caesars
      Wingstop
      Papa John's
      Subway
      Raising Cane's
      Culver's
      Portillo's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Harwood Heights? Of all people who commute, 9.7% take public transportation in Harwood Heights.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D- Cost of Living

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

      14% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Harwood Heights? Harwood Heights crime rates are 1,523, which are 23% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,523 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 66

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Harwood Heights? The median income in Harwood Heights is $67,745 which is 14% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $67,74522% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,17111% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Harwood Heights home prices? Harwood Heights home prices are $279,700 - which is 60% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $279,70051% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0147% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Harwood Heights have good schools? The Harwood Heights graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      27% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Harwood Heights a good place to live? Harwood Heights has an overall rating of 76% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      2 total surveys

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