Livability Score

68
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Freedom Hall - Park Forest
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Culver's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Jet Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (5) F
Pine Lake Park
Park
Thorn Creek Nature Preserve
Park
Craig Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Farm Trace Family Park
Park
Shabbona Park
Park
Riegel Farm Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Firemens Park
Park
Somonauk Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Somonauk Park
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Keokuk Park
Park
Marquette Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Pierce Park
Park
Onarga Park
Park
Greenfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (5) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Raceco
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
PK's Pantry
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
JCPenney
Department Store
Target
Department Store
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in University Park.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations
D-
Governors State University
Bus Stop
University & Town Center Drive
Bus Stop
University Park Metra Station
Bus Stop
University Park
Transit Station
Burnham & University
Bus Stop
Sandra & Burnham
Bus Stop
Thornwood House
Bus Stop
Blackhawk & Sandra
Bus Stop
Blackhawk & Abbott
Bus Stop
Blackhawk & Sullivan
Bus Stop
Blackhawk & Farmview
Bus Stop
Western & Doral
Bus Stop
Western & Hickok
Bus Stop
Western & Ashridge
Bus Stop
Western & Fairway
Bus Stop
Western & Sycamore
Bus Stop
Richton Park
Transit Station
Main & Victory
Bus Stop
Forest & Lakewood
Bus Stop
Amazon Building MDW7
Bus Stop
Matteson
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.9%
B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in University Park is 94/100 - which is 2% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime C+

University Park crime rates are 1,876 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,535 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
341 crimes per 100k
C
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employment B

The median income in University Park is $62,258 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$62,258
C-
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
University Park Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
University Park Police Department
Police
University Park Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Monee Police Department
Police
Monee Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Richton Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Richton Park Police Department
Police
Steger Estates Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Park Forest Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Park Forest Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

University Park home prices are $124,400 - which is 29% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$124,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D

The University Park graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
30%
F
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (3) F
Monee Elementary School
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
Talala Elementary School
Crete-Monee Middle School
Monee Education Center
Deer Creek Christian School
Blackhawk Primary Center
Mohawk Primary Center
Neil Armstrong Elem School
21St Century Primary Center
Sauk Elem School
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology
South Suburban Christian School
Columbia Central School
High Schools (0) F
Monee Education Center
Rich East Campus High School
Southland College Prep Chtr Hs
Crete-Monee High School
Rich South Campus High School
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ratings A

University Park has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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  • University Park has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • University Park crime rates are 5% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in University Park is 2% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University Park? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pine Lake Park
      Thorn Creek Nature Preserve
      Craig Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Farm Trace Family Park
      Shabbona Park
      Riegel Farm Park

      Entertainment

      Freedom Hall - Park Forest

      Food & Drink

      Culver's
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Domino's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University Park? Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in University Park.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors