St. Charles, IL Area Guide

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St. Charles Area Facts

  • St. Charles has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • St. Charles crime rates are 41% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in St. Charles is 23% higher than the Illinois average
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St. Charles Illinois: Pride of the Fox User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) It was a joy living in St Charles Illinois, the city with 'Pride of the Fox' as a motto. Living in the west suburbs offered a multitude of amenities and nightlife activities. The city of over 33,000 in population is about 40 miles west of glitzy Chicago. One of the best things ab ...Read More out St. Charles is that it has the appeal of the big city without the hassle. It is a remarkably beautiful town to raise a family.

St. Charles sits amidst the Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River. It has numerous amenities, top rated schools, as well as a stable housing market. I love that St. Charles offers diverse employment opportunities for well-educated individuals as well as blue-collar specialists. Crime rates are comparatively low in the suburban and neighboring regions.

Some of the best areas in St. Charles are the Underground Railroad and the 40-mile Fox River Trail. Both attractions offer rich history as well as authenticity. Most sightseeing and events can be enjoyed in warmer months June, July, and August. Read Less
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Pottawatomie Park
      Delnor Woods Park
      Delnor Woods Park
      City Hall Park
      Baker Park
      Baker Park
      Boy Scout Island
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Dunham Hunt Museum
      Saint Charles History Museum
      Arcada Theater
      Playhouse 38
      The Viking Ship
      Charlestowne 18
      Geneva Historical Society
      Otter Cove Aquatic Park

      Food & Drink

      Mixology
      Alter Brewing + Kitchen
      Forever Yogurt
      Alley64
      Smallcakes
      Kilwins
      The Jalapeno Grille
      Arby's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Charles? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in St. Charles.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. Charles? The cost of living in St. Charles is 119/100 - which is 23% higher than Illinois.
      St. Charles
      119

      19% 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 St. Charles? St. Charles crime rates are 1,202, which are 41% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,202 per 100k people

      47% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 84

      47% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in St. Charles? The median income in St. Charles is $102,414 which is 73% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $102,41485% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,46769% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      St.Charles Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are St. Charles home prices? St. Charles home prices are $303,000 - which is 73% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $303,00064% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,38246% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      11% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does St. Charles have good schools? The St. Charles graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is St. Charles a good place to live? St. Charles has an overall rating of 90% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      8 total surveys

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