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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bricks Wood Fired Pizza
Coffee Shop
Mai Thai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blackberry Market
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ginkgo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
DuPage County Historical Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
McAlister Conservatory
Theatre Arts
Joe Bean Stadium
Stadium
Rice Pool and Water Park
Water Park
Cosley Zoo
Zoo
Studio Movie Grill
Cinema
Fox Bowl
Bowling Alley
Robert Rutherford McCormick Mansion Museum
Museum
First Infantry Division Museum
Museum
The Glen Art Theatre
Cinema
Hedges Station
Museum
St. James Farm Preserve
Attraction
Glen Ellyn Historical Society
Museum
Food and Drink (28) D-
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dry City Brew Works
Bar
Shane's Deli
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Butterfield Taproom
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Woodgrain Pizzeria
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Yoga By Degrees
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Ackerman Recreation Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Ultra Foods
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
County Farm Bagels
Bakery
Walgreens
Grocery Store
Valli Produce
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Parks (80) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Kelly Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Prairie Path Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rathje Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hillside Tot Lot
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Adams Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Briar Knoll Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Sunnyside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
W. W. Stevens Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Westhaven Park
Park
Seven Gables Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (29) C+
Marathon
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
209
Hairdresser
Stones Jewerly
Fashion
Midwest Cyclery
Bicycle
Carlson's Hardware
Home Improvement
Prairie Path Books
Books
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Papa Win Grocery
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
To Go
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Lane Bryant
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Bargain Books
Books
Buikema' Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Radiance Skin And Laser Medspa
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Wheaton.
Public Transit Stops (82)
Stops & Stations A+
Willow & Cross
Bus Stop
Willow & Cross
Bus Stop
Willow & Naperville
Bus Stop
Willow & Naperville
Bus Stop
Willow & Naperville
Bus Stop
Liberty & Hale
Bus Stop
Liberty & Hale
Bus Stop
Cross & Liberty
Bus Stop
West & Liberty
Bus Stop
Front & Hale
Bus Stop
Wheaton Metra Station (Liberty & West)
Bus Stop
Wheaton Metra Station (402 W Front St)
Bus Stop
West & Front
Bus Stop
Wheaton
Transit Station
Wesley & Hale
Bus Stop
Wesley & Wheaton
Bus Stop
Washington & Crescent
Bus Stop
Crescent & Washington
Bus Stop
Libertry & Bridge
Bus Stop
Main St & Seminary Ave
Bus Stop
Main St & Seminary Ave
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & President
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & President
Bus Stop
Crescent & Chase
Bus Stop
Main & Franklin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.7% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Wheaton is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Wheaton crime rates are 906 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
774 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
132 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Wheaton is $105,764 - which is 79% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$105,764 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
DuPage Medical Group
Doctor
Wheaton Police Department
Police
Wheaton Fire Department
Fire Station
Wyngarden Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
Hospital
Wheaton Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Danada Dentist
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Wheaton Fire Station
Fire Station
Northwestern Medicine
Clinic
DuPage County Sheriff
Police
Dupage Medical Group
Clinic
Glen Ellyn Police
Police
Glen Ellyn Fire Department
Fire Station
Winfield CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Winfield Police Department
Police
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
Hospital
Carol Stream Fire Station 29
Fire Station
Winfield Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Wheaton home prices are $371,700 - which is 113% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$371,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A-

The Wheaton graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
55% D
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (21) A+
Whittier Elem School
Edison Middle School
St Michael Catholic School
Lincoln Elem School
Longfellow Elem School
Lowell Elem School
Franklin Middle School
Emerson Elem School
Madison Elem School
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
Treland Academy
Monroe Middle School
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton Montessori School
Briar Glen Elem School
Dupage Alop
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Prairie School Of Dupage
Wiesbrook Elem School
Washington Elementary School
Hadley Junior High School
Carriers Of Light
Park View Elem School
High Schools (5) F
Treland Academy
St Francis High School
Dupage Alop
Wheaton North High School
Glenbard South High School
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
Philip J Rock Center And School
Glenbard West High School
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ratings A+

Wheaton has an overall rating of 95% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes A+
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Why Wheaton, Illinois is my Favorite Place to Live. 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Wheaton, Illinois for a few years now. It has quickly become my favorite place to live. I love its deep-rooted sense of community. This is a very family friendly town. Living here is like stepping back in time. On most nights you will find a spur of the moment bas ...Read More eball game between fathers & sons and mothers strolling their newborns without any hesitation around town. I feel completely safe here. On Friday nights, people bring there classic cars downtown. Everyone socializes while eating ice cream and listening to 50's music. It is so much fun. There are an abundance of churches and a big part of living in this town is Wheaton College.

I feel like I am living in a Norman Rockwell painting. The neighbors all know one another and watch out for each other. It's so lovely to be invited for dinners and barbecues. It's heartwarming to see children riding their bikes around the park without any fear. The kids play outside all day. There are many play parks and most kids live within walking distance to a school. The public school system here is exceptional. This is definitely a fantastic place to raise children.

There are many fun things to do here in this picturesque town. I never get bored. The restaurants are top notch. Adele's is simply amazing. I love to go to the County Fair in July and the Fourth of July Parade and Firework show is incredible. It is one of the best I have ever seen. One of my favorite places is the Cosley Zoo. The best part is that it is free. I really enjoy taking the family here and having a picnic. It is also very exciting to hop on a train and go to Chicago for a very enjoyable night of theatre. It only takes 35 minutes to get there.

This is a town that I will live in for many more years. Out of all the places I have lived, this one is definitely my favorite one. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Kelly Park
      Rotary Park
      Central Park
      Prairie Path Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Rathje Park

      Entertainment

      DuPage County Historical Museum
      Unknown Name
      McAlister Conservatory
      Joe Bean Stadium
      Rice Pool and Water Park
      Cosley Zoo
      Studio Movie Grill
      Fox Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Dry City Brew Works
      Shane's Deli
      Subway
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Subway

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wheaton? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Wheaton.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wheaton? The cost of living in Wheaton is 127/100 - which is 32% higher than Illinois.
      Wheaton
      127

      27% 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 Wheaton? Wheaton crime rates are 906, which are 54% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      906 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 111

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -26%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wheaton? The median income in Wheaton is $105,764 which is 79% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $105,76491% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,68873% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      DuPage Medical Group

      A+ Housing

      What are Wheaton home prices? Wheaton home prices are $371,700 - which is 113% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $371,700101% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46454% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      15% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Wheaton have good schools? The Wheaton graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      55%

      14% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wheaton a good place to live? Wheaton has an overall rating of 95% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      14 total surveys

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