Livability Score

69
/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.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Autobahn Country Club
Attraction
Horns & Halos
Bar
Erickson Park
Park
Tyler Park
Park
Viewing area
Park
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elwood.
Vetter Road Turnaround
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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The cost of living in Elwood is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Elwood crime rates are 1,419 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,282 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
137 crimes per 100k B+
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The median income in Elwood is $81,250 - which is 37% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$81,250 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Elwood Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Elwood home prices are $171,200 - which is 2% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$171,200 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Elwood graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elwood C C School
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Elwood has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
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From AreaVibes D+
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Erickson Park
      Tyler Park
      Viewing area

      Entertainment

      Autobahn Country Club

      Food & Drink

      Horns & Halos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Elwood? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Elwood.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Elwood? The cost of living in Elwood is 99/100 - which is 3% higher than Illinois.
      Elwood
      99

      1% 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 Elwood? Elwood crime rates are 1,419, which are 30% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,419 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      49%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Elwood? The median income in Elwood is $81,250 which is 37% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $81,25047% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,40215% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Elwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Elwood home prices? Elwood home prices are $171,200 - which is 2% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $171,2007% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8758% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      37% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Elwood have good schools? The Elwood graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Elwood a good place to live? Elwood has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      2 total surveys

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