Beach Park 62 Average
Beach Park Livability #835 ranked city in Illinois#15,918 ranked city in the USARanks better than 45% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Beach Park

PROS
  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Beach Park?

Beach Park, Illinois is a moderately-sized city with a population of 13,433 residents. More than a quarter of the residents of Beach Park identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 33% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. Long travel times to work can be one of the most frustrating things in the world - right behind housework! If you decide that living in Beach Park is the right fit for you, your one way commute time will average 29 minutes, which is about average when compared to the national commute time of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Beach Park could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Illinois if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. The best areas in Beach Park and in surrounding cities are easier to find when you are able to make informed decisions. Using data from amenities, cost of living, commute, health & safety, housing, you will see a detailed breakdown of the most important information as well as comparisons to the Illinois and national averages.

With a livability score of 60 out of 100, Beach Park is ranked #17,241 in the United States and #845 in Illinois. Compared to the US average, this area has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. Based on the scores for each individual category, Beach Park has received high marks for employment (B) and housing (A-). There is at least one category that did not score well in Beach Park. The following was graded with a discouraging score: amenities (F) and education (F).

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Beach Park excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Beach Park. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Beach Park are affordable. The median home price for Beach Park homes is $156,800, which is 10.3% lower than the Illinois average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Beach Park, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.2, which is 26.7% lower than the Illinois average.

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      Beach Park transportation information

      Statistic Beach Park Illinois National
      Average one way commute29min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.9%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.8%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.6%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home1.2%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Beach Park, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).