Livability Score

84
/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 C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cork and Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Little Something Extra
Coffee Shop
O’s Donuts and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Honey Tea
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cats
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
AndySunflower Café
Coffee Shop
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Munchiez
Coffee Shop
Two Mile Coffee Bar. Co
Coffee Shop
Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Two Mile Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Xurro
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Barista
Coffee Shop
Big Shoulders Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bluebird Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Museum
AMC Ford City 14
Cinema
Arena Lanes
Bowling Alley
Lawn Lanes
Bowling Alley
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Vanderpoel Art Museum
Museum
El-Mar Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Ridge Historical Society
Museum
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
Beverly Art Center
Theatre Arts
Thai Culture Center
Theatre Arts
IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (1) C+
Subway
Fast Food
Sharks Fish and Chicken
Fast Food
Uncle Sam's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Boston Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krause's Gaslight Grill
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lady Di’s Bakery
Bakery
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Wolf's Bakery
Bakery
D&D’s Place
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jessica’s Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unity Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Gaddis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Patterson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Durkin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Park
Park
Lewandowski Park
Park
Scottsdale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Northwest Park
Park
Heather's Playground
Playground
Brandt Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Commisioners Park
Park
Harr Park
Park
Shops (2) A-
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Lucy's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Gulf
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Burlington
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Value City Furniture
Furniture
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Marshalls
Department Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Catherines
Clothing
Pulaski Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Aaron's
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in Hometown.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
87th Street & Kostner EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kostner WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kildare EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kilbourn EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kilbourn WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kildare WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Keeler EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kenton WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Keeler WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kenton EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Karlov EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kilpatrick WB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Kilpatrick EB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Karlov WB
Bus Stop
8900 S Pulaski
Bus Stop
8900 S Pulaski
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Main (8800 South)
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Main (8800 South)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 88th Street NB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 88th Street SB
Bus Stop
87th Street & Pulaski EB
Bus Stop
Cicero & 87th Street NB (Nearside)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 87th Street SB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 91st Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 91st Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.8% B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Hometown is 91/100 - which is 6% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B

Hometown crime rates are 1,684 per 100k, which is 15% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,438 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
245 crimes per 100k B
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employment C+

The median income in Hometown is $51,487 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$51,487 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hometown Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Hometown Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Advocate Children's Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Oak Lawn Police Department
Police
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Evergreen Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 64
Fire Station
Evergreen Park Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Oak Lawn VA Clinic
Clinic
Thomas A. Swingler DDS
Dentist
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 15
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Stickney Township South Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Hometown home prices are $122,800 - which is 30% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$122,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Hometown graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (2) B-
Hometown Elem School
Joseph Academy
Durkin Park Elem School
St Paul Lutheran School
St Bede-Venerable School
Jordan Baptist School
Northwest School
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Richard Byrd Elementary School
St Germaine School
Stevenson Elem School
J Covington Elem School
J M Hannum Elem School
Dawes Elem School
Most Holy Redeemer Elementary School
Ashburn Community Elem School
Pathways In Education Ashburn
Sward Elem School
Owen Elem Scholastic Academy
Central Middle School
Luther Burbank Elem School
St Gerald School
Southwest Elem School
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
St Albert The Great School
High Schools (1) B-
Joseph Academy
Jordan Baptist School
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Bogan High School
Pathways In Education Ashburn
Br Rice High School
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Goode Stem Academy Hs
Evergreen Park High School
St Laurence H.S.
South Side Baptist School
Reavis High School
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
St Rita Of Cascia High School
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
Excel Academy - Southwest Hs
Amandla Charter School
Catalyst Charter - Maria Es
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Hubbard High School
Southside Occupational Acad Hs
Universal School
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Morgan Park Academy
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ratings A+

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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unity Park
      Anderson Park
      Unknown Name
      Gaddis Park
      Unknown Name
      Patterson Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Bluebird Lanes
      The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
      AMC Ford City 14
      Arena Lanes
      Lawn Lanes
      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Sharks Fish and Chicken
      Uncle Sam's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Boston Market
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hometown? Of all people who commute, 7.8% take public transportation in Hometown.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hometown? The cost of living in Hometown is 91/100 - which is 6% lower than Illinois.
      Hometown
      91

      9% less 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 Hometown? Hometown crime rates are 1,684, which are 15% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,684 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      299%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hometown? The median income in Hometown is $51,487 which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,4877% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,37818% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Hometown home prices? Hometown home prices are $122,800 - which is 30% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $122,80034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $45152% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      D Schools

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

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hometown a good place to live? Hometown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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