Livability Score

76
/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 (2) F
Gloria Jean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Crepe Cafeccino
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cork and Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Little Something Extra
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Palos Perk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cats
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
AMC Chicago Ridge 6
Cinema
Palos Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
Museum
Arena Lanes
Bowling Alley
El-Mar Bowling Alley
Bowling Alley
Haunted Trails
Theme Park
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
Thai Culture Center
Theatre Arts
In the Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
Bluebird Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (13) D-
Liquor Store
Alcohol
Jack & Pats
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Grove Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Waldo Cooney's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Melinda's Pub
Bar
Jr's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Buona
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Billy Boys
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bar Code 111
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Palos Heights Recreation Center
Community Centre
Palos Heights Fitness Center
Gym
O2 Fitness and Nutrition
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Jack & Pats Butcher
Butcher
Fairplay
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Elshafei Sweets!
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
95th Produce Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Foods
Grocery Store
Oasis Bakery
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Shop 'n Save
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Olympia Bakery
Bakery
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Freedom Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Peaks Park
Park
Columbus Manor Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Commissioners Park
Park
Stahlak Park
Park
Moore Park
Park
McVickers Park
Park
Ernie Kolb Field
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Worthwoods Park
Park
Little Wolfe Playground
Park
Penney Park
Park
Michael Park
Park
Harnew Park
Park
Bill Dunnett Field
Park
Homerding Park
Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge
Park
Krasowski Park
Park
Oak Meadows Park
Park
Dillon Park
Park
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Park
Park
Worthbrook Park
Park
Muhle Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shell
Convenience Store
rue21
Clothing
Old Navy
Clothing
Hollister
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
claire's
Fashion
Hot Topic
Clothing
Spencer's
Gift Shop
Express
Clothing
Charlotte Russe
Clothing
Windsor
Clothing
Pandora
Fashion
Zales
Fashion
H&M
Clothing
Aldo
Shoes
Journeys Kidz
Shoes
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Shell
Convenience Store
Sunglass Hut
Optician
T-Mobile
Electronics
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Carter's
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Chicago Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Ridgeland & Washington (Metra)
Bus Stop
Chicago Ridge
Transit Station
103rd Street & Ridgeland (Metra)
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
111th Street & Ridgeland
Bus Stop
111th Street & Nagle
Bus Stop
111th Street & Normandy
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Harlem
Bus Stop
Harlem & Southwest Hwy
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Harlem
Bus Stop
111th Street & Oak Park
Bus Stop
Harlem & 107th Street
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Central WB
Bus Stop
111th Street & Austin
Bus Stop
103rd Street & Central EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 100th Place
Bus Stop
Ridgeland & 95th Street SB
Bus Stop
6500 W 95th Street (Chicago Ridge Mall) EB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Ridgeland
Bus Stop
6500 W 95th Street (Chicago Ridge Mall) WB
Bus Stop
Harlem & 99th Street
Bus Stop
Ridgeland & 95th Street NB
Bus Stop
Worth
Transit Station
95th Street & Oak Park EB
Bus Stop
95th Street & Austin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.7% B
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B-

Chicago Ridge crime rates are 2,329 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,113 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
216 crimes per 100k B+
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employment C

The median income in Chicago Ridge is $51,555 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$51,555 F
Unemployment Rate
4.3% D
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Chicago Ridge Police Department
Police
Chicago Ridge Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
North Palos Fire District
Fire Station
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Oak Lawn Police Department
Police
Oak Lawn VA Clinic
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Family Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Thomas A. Swingler DDS
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Palos Heights Police Department
Police
Oak Lawn Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Alsip Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Hospital
Advocate Children's Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Chicago Ridge home prices are $169,200 - which is 3% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$169,200 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools F

The Chicago Ridge graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Illinois
School Test Scores
19% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (5) A
Penny Lane School
Our Lady Of The Ridge School
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Ridge Central Elem School
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
Columbus Manor Elem School
Southwest Chicago Christian School-Oak Lawn
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Worth Elem School
Worth Jr High School
Simmons Middle School
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Oak Lawn Montessori School
Worthwoods Elem School
South Side Baptist School
Harnew Elem School
George W Lieb Elem School
St Gerald School
Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School
Universal School
Sward Elem School
Bobbie Noonans Child Care
Koraes Elementary School
H H Conrady Jr High School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
High Schools (0) F
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Oak Lawn Comm High School
South Side Baptist School
Universal School
Southwest Chicago Christian Schools
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Jordan Baptist School
Joseph Academy
Br Rice High School
Chicago Hs For Agricult Sciences
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
Mother Mcauley Liberal Arts High School
Reavis High School
St Laurence H.S.
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ratings B

Chicago Ridge has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D+
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Chicago Ridge Area Facts

  • Chicago Ridge has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Chicago Ridge crime rates are 18% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 5% higher than the Illinois average

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Grew up in CR 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 26, 2021) I grew up in Chicago Ridge and only moved a few towns away for a few years then moved back. My kids went to the same schools I went to as a child. This is a nice mostly quiet community. Most homes are very well kept. Schools are nice. There is plenty of shopping in town and very ...Read More near by. Train station is nice if you work downtown or just to take a day trip. Plenty of bus stops if you prefer to ride the bus. Its a great place to just walk around the town for a workout. Nice well kept parks. Police department does a great job on keeping the neighborhood safe. It is close enough to larger neighborhoods with more nightlife if that's something you want. The town is working to get more nice stores into the mall. I love that I can drive to the city or to the country in a short amount of time. Overall I would say Chicago Ridge is a great place to raise children. Read Less
Chicago Ridge, IL: Suburban Community Life 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Chicago Ridge, Illinois is a further southwest suburb of Chicago. The city has seen a slight rise in crime over recent years, but it is being kept relatively in check by the local police force. The housing market is slowly falling as well in Chicago Ridge as more homeowners are e ...Read More ither selling their homes or renting them to lower income families.

Shopping, dining and nightlife in Chicago Ridge is good. The city is home to a shopping mall (Commons of Chicago Ridge Shopping Center) and has a few good dining and nightlife options that are not franchises. If you're looking for even more options though, you're quite close to many other vibrant and cultural suburbs of the Chicago region that have even more to offer.

The weather in this town is comparable to that of the rest of the state or the Midwest in general. Winters can be very cold and snowy, while summers are hot and humid. It is worth noting for potential homebuyers that this town is located near tornado alley and is subject to potential tornadoes during the spring and summer months. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Freedom Park
      Memorial Park
      Peaks Park
      Columbus Manor Park
      Memorial Park
      Commissioners Park
      Stahlak Park
      Moore Park

      Entertainment

      AMC Chicago Ridge 6
      Palos Bowling Alley
      The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
      Arena Lanes
      El-Mar Bowling Alley
      Haunted Trails
      In The Game - Hollywood Park
      Thai Culture Center

      Food & Drink

      Liquor Store
      Jack & Pats
      KFC
      Sarku Japan
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Auntie Anne's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chicago Ridge? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Chicago Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chicago Ridge? The cost of living in Chicago Ridge is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
      Chicago Ridge
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Chicago Ridge? Chicago Ridge crime rates are 2,329, which are 18% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,329 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      37%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Chicago Ridge? The median income in Chicago Ridge is $51,555 which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,5557% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,31019% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      8% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Chicago Ridge home prices? Chicago Ridge home prices are $169,200 - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $169,2008% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9733% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Chicago Ridge have good schools? The Chicago Ridge graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      61% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Chicago Ridge a good place to live? Chicago Ridge has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      56%

      3 total surveys

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