Livability Score

76
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Jeremiah Joes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Detorre's Town Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Roxy Cinema
Cinema
Volvo Island
Attraction
Pinheadz Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (18) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Court Street Pub
Bar
JJ's Pub
Bar
Berta's Pub
Bar
Alibi's
Bar
Regal Liquors
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Ottawa Bakery
Bakery
Handy Foods
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Fox River Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
East Side Park
Park
Lincoln-Douglas Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Washington Square Park
Park
Walsh Park
Park
Jordan's Block
Park
Skate Park
Park
Rigden Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Thornton Park
Park
Varland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Peck Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (29) A+
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Eyesite
Optician
Manic Trends
Hairdresser
Unique Formal Wear
Clothing
Turk Furniture
Furniture
La Salle Street Boutique
Clothing
Encore Salon
Beauty
Lady Di's
Clothing
Valley Hardware
Home Improvement
Hair with Britt
Hairdresser
Carribean Tan
Beauty
Laurilea's
Interior Decoration
Occasions
Clothing
Iconic
Clothing
Van Duzer Jewelers
Fashion
Computer Spa
Electronics
Bell's Clothing
Clothing
Chic & Unique
Clothing
Smart Set
Hairdresser
In Bloom
Interior Decoration
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ottawa.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ottawa is 93/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A

Ottawa crime rates are 899 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
722 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
177 crimes per 100k A
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employment C-

The median income in Ottawa is $53,544 - which is 10% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$53,544 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
Hospital
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
OSF Medical Group - Ottawa South
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Ottawa home prices are $123,500 - which is 29% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$123,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-6% D
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D

The Ottawa graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Marquette Academy
Jefferson Elem School
Central Intermediate School
Lincoln Elem School
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Mckinley Elem School
High Schools (5) A+
Marquette Academy
Ottawa Township High School
Lmp Roe Taoep
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Lasalle County Detention Home
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ratings A+

Ottawa has an overall rating of 90% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes C+
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So Much To Love About Ottawa! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love Ottawa so much. I have lived here for 7 years and I still can not get over the home town feeling. The community is so great along with the school system. It is such a fun little town. Ottawa has been a great place to raise my two daughters.
The scenery in Ottawa is amazin ...Read More g! I love to visit the Illinois River and watch the wild life that inhabits there. It is truly remarkable! Ottawa is close by to so many state parks. They are so much fun to go hiking in the early morning, when the sun has just come up.
There isn't really a nightlife in Ottawa. However, there is a downtown with some new restaurants and shops. I love to go down there on Saturday afternoons and shop around.Downtown during the winter has ice sculptures all over. They fill the park with lights. It really is a beautiful sight to see. I really enjoy living in Ottawa,IL. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fox River Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      East Side Park
      Lincoln-Douglas Park
      Unknown Name
      Washington Square Park
      Walsh Park

      Entertainment

      Detorre's Town Lanes
      The Roxy Cinema
      Volvo Island
      Pinheadz Bowling Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Jimmy John's
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Court Street Pub
      JJ's Pub
      Berta's Pub
      Alibi's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ottawa? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Ottawa.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower 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 Ottawa? The cost of living in Ottawa is 93/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      Ottawa
      93

      7% 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 Ottawa? Ottawa crime rates are 899, which are 54% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      899 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 112

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -46%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Ottawa? The median income in Ottawa is $53,544 which is 10% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $53,5443% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3655% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Ottawa home prices? Ottawa home prices are $123,500 - which is 29% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $123,50033% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Ottawa have good schools? The Ottawa graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      32% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ottawa a good place to live? Ottawa has an overall rating of 90% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      4 total surveys

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