Livability Score

78
/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 (6) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Galloway's Chicago Subs
Coffee Shop
Daily Projects Cafe
Coffee Shop
Churros Y Chocolate Inc
Coffee Shop
Stella's Place
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Roll N' Donuts Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
AMC Lake In The Hills 12
Cinema
Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo
Zoo
Food and Drink (29) F
Scorched Earth Brewing Company
Bar
Algonquin Sub Shop
Fast Food
Town Liquiers
Alcohol
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Buona
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Riverbottom Ice Cream Co
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Creekside Tap
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Menchie's
Sweets
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Arte Gelato
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Life Time
Gym
Fitness 19
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Stay Fit 24
Gym
Pump It Up
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Organic Rootz
Health Food
Deli 4 You
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Rosemart Deli
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Hot Masala Grocery
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Butcher on the Block
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ana Cakes & Bakery
Bakery
Parks (50) A+
Gaslight Park
Park
High Hill Park
Park
High Hill Park
Park
Jaycee Field
Park
Tunbridge Park
Park
Stoneybrook Park
Park
Braewood Park
Park
Hill Climb Park
Park
Ford School Park
Park
Towne Park
Park
Echo Hill Park
Park
Hipskind Park
Park
Cornish Park
Park
Horner Park
Park
River Front Park
Park
Butch Hagele Beach
Park
Nockels Park
Park
Turtle Island Park
Park
Snapper Field
Park
Spella Park
Park
Morningside Park
Park
Broadsmore Park
Park
Ryder Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Big Sky Park
Park
Shops (83) D-
World Spa
Beauty
Hair Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Keehn's Jewelry Ltd
Fashion
Street Legal
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Lottery Mart
Convenience Store
Blue Cow Polish Deli
Convenience Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Meijer
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Free mulch
Home Improvement
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Bentley's Pet Stuff
Pets
HomeGoods
Houseware
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Kirkland's
Interior Decoration
Target
Department Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Kohl's
Department Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Algonquin.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
Randall & Harnish
Bus Stop
Randall & Harnish
Bus Stop
Randall & Bunker Hill/Huntington
Bus Stop
Randall & Huntington/Bunker Hill
Bus Stop
Randall & Algonquin
Bus Stop
Randall & Algonquin
Bus Stop
Randall & Corporate Pkwy
Bus Stop
Randall & Acorn
Bus Stop
Randall & Acorn
Bus Stop
Kennedy (IL 25) & Kings
Bus Stop
L W Besinger Drive & Lake Marian
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Algonquin is 112/100 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Algonquin crime rates are 1,019 per 100k, which is 48% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
970 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
50 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Algonquin is $109,819 - which is 86% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$109,819 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Algonquin Police Department
Police
Algonquin Fire Department
Fire Station
Algonquin Smiles
Dentist
Bruce Rohner DDS
Dentist
Signature Dental Group
Dentist
Advocate Sherman Outpatient Center
Clinic
Injury Express
Clinic
Ortho Illinois
Clinic
Meijer Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Peak Smiles Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Clinic
Costco Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Foot and Ankle Specialists
Doctor
Dermatology Specialists of Illinois
Doctor
Lake In The Hills Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Carpentersville Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Harbor Hills Dental
Dentist
Favia Primary Care
Doctor
Alpine Family Physicians
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Algonquin Fire Department
Fire Station
Smiles on Randall
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Algonquin home prices are $268,100 - which is 53% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$268,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Algonquin graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Kenneth E Neubert Elem School
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Nia-D/Hh Ms Prgrm
Nia-D/Hh Pk-Elem Prgrm
Westfield Community School
Success Academy 4-5
Lake In The Hills Elem School
St Margaret Mary Catholic School
Algonquin Middle School
Eastview Elem School
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch
Indian Prairie Elem School
Liberty Elementary School
Perry Elementary School
Dream Academy
Success Academy Hs
Mackeben Elementary School
Heineman Middle School
Conley Elementary School
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Woods Creek Elementary School
Canterbury Elem School
Oak Ridge School
Bible Baptist Christian Academy
High Schools (1) F
Harry D Jacobs High School
Dundee-Crown High School
Crystal Lake South High School
Haber Oaks Campus
Oak Ridge School
Oak Ridge Rssp
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ratings A+

Algonquin has an overall rating of 89% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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Algonquin Area Facts

  • Algonquin has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Algonquin crime rates are 48% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Algonquin is 16% higher than the Illinois average

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Algonquin: Quaint Living 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Algonquin, IL is situated as one of the farthest of the northwest suburbs of Chicago. It boasts an excellent public school system, and the crime is low especially compared to other surrounding suburbs. Algonquin is further out so it's possible to encounter some country folk, but ...Read More they're kind and welcoming. Nightlife is decent, but of course can't be compared to the nightlife of Chicago. However, Algonquin has other entertainment and shopping that is sure to make people of all ages happy.

Algonquin's main shopping mall, Algonquin Commons, has plenty of stores to suit everyone's needs. Algonquin is safe, well policed, and is overall a pleasant suburb. This city has the convenience of a more urban city like Chicago or the closer suburbs, but maintains its rural roots.

The weather in Algonquin can be compared to that of most of the Midwest. Winters are snowy and cold, and summers are hot and humid.

Overall, Algonquin is an excellent choice for those looking to raise a family or those who just want to live in a safe and fun city. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Gaslight Park
      High Hill Park
      High Hill Park
      Jaycee Field
      Tunbridge Park
      Stoneybrook Park
      Braewood Park
      Hill Climb Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Lake In The Hills 12
      Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo

      Food & Drink

      Scorched Earth Brewing Company
      Algonquin Sub Shop
      Town Liquiers
      Panera Bread
      Buona
      Sonic
      Dairy Queen
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Algonquin? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Algonquin.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Algonquin? The cost of living in Algonquin is 112/100 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
      Algonquin
      112

      12% 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 Algonquin? Algonquin crime rates are 1,019, which are 48% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,019 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      45%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Algonquin? The median income in Algonquin is $109,819 which is 86% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $109,81999% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,60156% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Meijer Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Dermatology Specialists of Illinois
      Favia Primary Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Algonquin home prices? Algonquin home prices are $268,100 - which is 53% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $268,10045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,65975% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      34% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Algonquin have good schools? The Algonquin graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Algonquin a good place to live? Algonquin has an overall rating of 89% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      8 total surveys

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