Livability Score

73
/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 (0) F
A Cup of Joe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Xurro
Coffee Shop
Flur
Coffee Shop
Karolinka Club
Coffee Shop
Loca Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Two07
Coffee Shop
Gosia's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mission House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cafe del Sol
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Owl and Lark
Coffee Shop
Cafe Calbay
Coffee Shop
Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Bin 5700
Coffee Shop
Big Shoulders Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Euro Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe L’Appetito
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
SeatGeek Stadium
Stadium
Ehlert Park Splash Pad
Water Park
AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14
Cinema
Thai Culture Center
Theatre Arts
Riverside Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Riverside Historical Museum
Museum
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
Brookfield Historical Society
Museum
Kiwanis Park Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Emu
Attraction
Bennet's Wallaby
Attraction
Red Panda
Attraction
Hamill Family Wild Encounters
Zoo
La Grange Area Historical Society
Museum
Parakeet
Attraction
Reindeer
Attraction
Alpaca
Attraction
Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Attraction
Llama
Attraction
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Attraction
Giant Anteater
Attraction
Orangutan
Attraction
Tropic World
Attraction
Rolling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Andean Condor
Attraction
Food and Drink (6) C+
Popeyes
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Potbelly
Fast Food
Taco Burrito King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Beefy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Lawlor's Bar
Bar
El Patron
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Triano's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
All Star Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tom’s Tap
Bar
The Shrimp Shack
Fast Food
TJ's Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Swanson Center
Gym
Bedford Park Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Posted
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Scout Cabin
Community Centre
Saint Barbara Parish Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Sokal Spirit Family Fitness
Gym
CTX
Gym
American Sokol
Gym
Galloping Ghost Gama
Gym
Functional Athlete
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Right Fit
Gym
Grind Fitness
Gym
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Hollywood House
Community Centre
Community Center
Community Centre
Get In Shape For Women
Gym
Focus Om
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Dailey Method
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Studio 8
Gym
I Noah Training
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Karinas Bakery
Bakery
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Weber's Bakery
Bakery
Pticek’s & Son Bakery
Bakery
Fair Share Foods
Grocery Store
Racine Bakery
Bakery
Roka Bakehouse
Bakery
Acapulco Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Petite Pastry
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Riverside Foods
Grocery Store
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Torres Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Olivaceto
Grocery Store
Tischler's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Aracely's
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Summit Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hanover Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Valley Forge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Argo Park
Park
Nottingham Park
Park
Stars and Stripes Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bedford Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Park
Bedford Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (10) C+
Citgo
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
La Nueva Esperanza
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Wagner Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
Southwest Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Carmen's Bicycles
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Midwest Sound and Security
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Summit.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Summit
Transit Station
Harlem & 57th Street SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 56th Street SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 57th Street NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 58th Street SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Harlem
Bus Stop
Harlem & Archer SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 56th Street NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 58th Street NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Archer NB (Nearside)
Bus Stop
Harlem & 59th Street SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 59th Street NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Archer NB (Farside)
Bus Stop
Harlem & 54th Street
Bus Stop
Harlem & Hanover
Bus Stop
Archer & Harlem Terminal
Bus Stop
Harlem & 60th Street SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 60th Street NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Neva Terminal
Bus Stop
63rd Street & Archer
Bus Stop
Archer & Nottingham EB
Bus Stop
63rd Street & 76th Avenue WB
Bus Stop
63rd Street & Archer Terminal
Bus Stop
63rd Street & 76th Avenue EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 53rd Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% B
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Summit is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C-

Summit crime rates are 2,421 per 100k, which is 23% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,068 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
353 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D+

The median income in Summit is $46,972 - which is 21% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$46,972 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Summit Police Department
Police
Summit Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Nordica Medical Center
Clinic
Bedford Park Police Department
Police
MacNeal Healt Care Center
Clinic
Bridgeview Emergency Management Agency
Fire Station
Forest View Fire Department
Fire Station
Forest View Police Department
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 32
Fire Station
Lyons Police Dept
Police
American Ambulance
Ambulance Station
Lyons Fire Department
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mira Andre DDS
Dentist
Hodgkins Police Department
Police
Pleasantview Fire Protection District Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Stickney Fire Department
Fire Station
Bridgeview Police Department
Police
Brookfield Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Bedford Park Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Stickey Township North Clinic
Clinic
A to Z Pediatric & Youth Healthcare
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Summit home prices are $186,800 - which is 7% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$186,800 B
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools F

The Summit graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Walsh Elem School
St Joseph Elementary School
Otis P Graves Elem School
Heritage Middle School
Edward And Jane Peckwas Preparatory Academy
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
W W Walker Elem School
Byrne Elem School
St Daniel The Prophet School
Dore Elem School
Costello School
Blair Early Childhood Center
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
Home Elem School
Kinzie Elem School
Kid'Z Colony
Hale Elem School
Washington Middle School
St Jane De Chantal School
Lincoln Elem School
Little Learners Preschool
Robina Lyle Elementary School
Hodgkins Elem School
Edison Elem School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
High Schools (1) F
Argo Community High School
Kennedy High School
Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs
Reavis High School
Ladse-Dhh Transition Cntr
St Laurence H.S.
Lyons Twp High Sch
Acacia Academy
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ratings B-

Summit has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B-
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Making the Most of Your Summit, IL Trip 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Summit has a variety of attractions that will appeal to your various interests, so you're sure to find something fun and exciting to do once you become a Summit resident.

Check out the Brookfield Zoo if you want to see some of the most exotic animals in the world up close. You ...Read More can also visit Toyota Park for live performances or to enjoy the outdoors by taking a walk around the perimeter of the park before or after a sporting event.

If you and your friends want to enjoy indoor games, Galloping Ghost is one of the best places to visit for vintage video games and other fun activities. Vault Escape is an exciting attraction as well, especially if you love strategy and escape games.Quincy Mills Distillery is another popular attraction that provides great drinks that can serve as the inspiration for meal pairings. Or, you can check out BuckleDown Brewing for a taste of some of the best beers created in the city. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Summit Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Hanover Park
      Legion Park
      Unknown Name
      Valley Forge Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      SeatGeek Stadium
      Ehlert Park Splash Pad
      AMC Loews Quarry Cinemas 14
      Thai Culture Center
      Riverside Arts Center
      Riverside Historical Museum
      Haunted Trails
      Brookfield Historical Society

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Portillo's
      Burger King
      Jimmy John's
      Dunkin'
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Baskin-Robbins
      Potbelly

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Summit? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Summit.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Summit? The cost of living in Summit is 102/100 - which is 6% higher than Illinois.
      Summit
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Summit? Summit crime rates are 2,421, which are 23% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,421 per 100k people

      4% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      4% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Summit? The median income in Summit is $46,972 which is 21% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $46,97215% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,91130% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Summit home prices? Summit home prices are $186,800 - which is 7% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $186,8001% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8896% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Summit have good schools? The Summit graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Summit a good place to live? Summit has an overall rating of 70% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      69%

      2 total surveys

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