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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Huddle House Grill
Coffee Shop
Nighthawk Chicago
Coffee Shop
Ur Cafe
Coffee Shop
Healthy Smoothies & Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee Chat
Coffee Shop
Lucky Charm Cafe
Coffee Shop
First Slice
Coffee Shop
Java & Mug Cafe
Coffee Shop
Finom
Coffee Shop
Outdoor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Backlot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Berrista Coffee
Coffee Shop
Red Ribbon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Albert’s Place Turkish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Olympic Club
Coffee Shop
Beograd Cafe
Coffee Shop
Beans and Bagels
Coffee Shop
Coffee Slasticarna Drina
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Royal Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) C-
Admiral Theatre
Nightclub
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
Museum
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Inside Out Art Studio
Theatre Arts
National Veterans Art Museum
Museum
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rico Music & Art
Theatre Arts
Portage Theater
Cinema
Davis Theater
Cinema
Prop Thtr
Theatre Arts
The Art House
Theatre Arts
Night Club
Art Gallery
Copernicus Center
Theatre Arts
Windy City Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Novelty Golf & Games
Attraction
The Gift Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ed Paschke Art Center
Art Gallery
Avondale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Waveland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
Stadium
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Theatre Arts
Portage Interactive Water Play Area
Water Park
DePaul College Prep Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (23) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gamblers
Bar
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
O’Donnell’s
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Surge Coffee Bar & Billiards - Albany Park
Bar
Oaza Restaurant
Bar
T & A Too
Bar
Paddy Mac’s
Bar
Fitness (2) F
XSport Fitness
Gym
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
XSport Fitness
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Lincolnwood Community Center
Community Centre
Kru Strength + Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (23) A+
Nak Won Korean Bakery
Bakery
Durango Bakery
Bakery
Markellos Baking Company
Bakery
Chicago Produce
Grocery Store
New York Bakery
Bakery
Salgado's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Alegre Bakery
Bakery
Lalich Delicatessens
Bakery
Tannourine Bakery
Bakery
Al Khyam Grocery, Bakery & Restaurant
Bakery
The Fish Guy
Seafood
Lebnan Sweets
Bakery
Lindo Michoacán
Grocery Store
Sahar International Market
Grocery Store
La Baguette Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Salgado’s Bakery
Bakery
La Casa del Pan Bakery
Bakery
Cafe Urbano
Bakery
Cuenca’s Bakery
Bakery
TJ Dollar Bazaar
Grocery Store
El Trigal Mexicana Bakery
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Cassava
Bakery
Parks (19) A+
Jensen Park
Park
Spikings Farm Park
Park
Eugene Field Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Park No. 593
Park
Buckeye Park
Park
Gompers Park
Park
Ronan Park
Park
River Park
Park
Ravenswood Manor Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Mayfair Park
Park
North Mayfair Park
Park
Brynford Park
Park
Jacob Park
Park
Buffalo Park
Park
Gross Park
Park
Legion Park
Park
Gertrud Kolmar Park
Park
Ashmore Park
Park
Peterson Park
Park
Sunken Gardens Park
Park
Athletic Field Park
Park
Horner Park
Park
Hollywood Park
Park
Shops (26) A+
Cuenca's Family Haircut
Hairdresser
Chicago Canvas Supply
Fabric
Johnny Blades Haircut
Hairdresser
Discovery Clothing Company
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
El-Jeeb
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
Citgo
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Doll Revolution
Hairdresser
Famliy Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Justin's Hair Design
Hairdresser
Blanz Pantry
Convenience Store
Baladna Jewelry
Fashion
Jay's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Douglas (A+)

2. South Shore (A+)

3. Washington Park (A+)

4. Beverly (A+)

5. North Lawndale (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 29.2% take public transportation in Albany Park.
Public Transit Stops (101)
Stops & Stations A+
Lawrence & Lawndale EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Lawndale WB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Hamlin WB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Hamlin EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Central Park WB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Central Park EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Springfield WB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Springfield EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & St. Louis EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & St. Louis WB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Pulaski EB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Pulaski WB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Lawrence
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Lawrence
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Ainslie
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Leland
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Leland
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Ainslie
Bus Stop
Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) SB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Wilson
Bus Stop
Kimball & Lawrence (Brown Line) NB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Kimball (Brown Line) WB
Bus Stop
Kimball
Transit Station
Kimball & Leland SB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Ainslie SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.2% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albany Park (A+)

2. Archer Heights (A+)

3. Armour Square (A+)

4. Ashburn (A+)

5. Auburn Gresham (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Albany Park is 122/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Englewood (A+)

3. South Deering (A)

4. South Chicago (A)

5. Fuller Park (A)

crime B

Albany Park crime rates are 1,817 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,568 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
249 crimes per 100k B
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Edison Park (A+)

2. Forest Glen (A+)

3. Norwood Park (A+)

4. Mount Greenwood (A+)

5. O'hare (A)

employment A-

The median income in Albany Park is $68,766 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$68,766 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Edgewater (A+)

2. Dunning (A+)

3. Near South Side (A+)

4. Jefferson Park (A+)

5. Garfield Ridge (A+)

health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Mariam Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 17th District
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Dentist
Dentist
Family Doctor
Doctor
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 124
Fire Station
Kidz Health
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Swedish Medical Group - Mayfair
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 69
Fire Station
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center
Clinic
Lincoln Sqaure Medical Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 89
Fire Station
Kindred Hospital Chicago (North Campus)
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 20th District
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cicero Irving Park Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albany Park (B)

2. Armour Square (B)

3. Avondale (B)

4. Bridgeport (B)

5. Douglas (B)

housing A

Albany Park home prices are $333,172 - which is 91% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$333,172 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Garfield Ridge (A+)

2. Chatham (A+)

3. Ashburn (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. South Chicago (A+)

schools D+

The Albany Park graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
Volta Elem School
Haugan Elem School
Gateway Montessori School
Hibbard Elem School
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
Henry Elem School
North River Elem School
Belding Elem School
St Edward School
Palmer Elem School
Peterson Elem School
Marshall Middle School
Lawrence Hall School
Wonder Montessori School
Childrens Palace
Bateman Elem School
Disney Ii Elem School
Murphy Elem School
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Budlong Elem School
Cleveland Elem School
Jamieson Elem School
Waters Elem School
Sauganash Montessori School
High Schools (1) A+
Roosevelt High School
Telshe High School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Northside Learning Center
Lawrence Hall School
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Cics - Northtown Campus
Schurz High School
Mather High School
Depaul College Prep
Stuart G Ferst School
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs
Midwestern Christian Academy
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Pathways In Education Avondale
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Pathways In Education Hs
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Amundsen High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Lubavitch Girls High School
Lane Technical High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Edison Park (A+)

3. Loop (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. North Center (A)

ratings B+

Albany Park has an overall rating of 76% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Morgan Park (A+)

3. Lincoln Park (A+)

4. East Side (A+)

5. Edison Park (A+)

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Albany Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Albany Park Area Facts

  • Albany Park has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Albany Park crime rates are 51% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Albany Park is 7% higher than the Chicago average

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All You Want in is Here in Chicago's Albany Park 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) Albany Park, a unique neighborhood on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois, has been my home for over ten years. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods that sometimes blend into one another. I have lived in Albany Park for long enough to know that it's one of Chicago's best kept ...Read More secrets. It's on the northwest side but feels centrally located. It's ethnically diverse and vibrant. You can get a great deal on an apartment and parking space.

You can get in and out of Albany Park easily. The westernmost border is the Edens Expressway, which I use to get to work. My wife rides the train to the loop, from the station at Kimball. We like to bike along the North Channel Bike Trail up to Lincoln Square because it's pretty empty, especially at night. It's safe, just not a lot of other cyclists and pedestrians and dog-walkers, unlike the lakefront trail, which is busy all the time. Keep in mind that some parts aren't well-lit.

Housing can be expensive, but you can get a nice, sunny, refurbished 2 bedroom apartment with parking for about $1,100/month. Go closer to Foster Avenue, the northern border, for better deals. For closer access to the brown and blue L lines, go a little further south toward Montrose (the southern border). Lawrence curves around to create the eastern border.

Northeastern Illinois University is a great resource for classes and (often free) events. There is a highly rated high school, Von Stueben, which emphasizes science and math. One amenity the whole neighborhood is desperate for is the new library. The city closed the branch in 2012, with a reopening planned for fall 2014.

Albany Park has fantastic restaurants and bars, with an emphasis on neighborhood-type bars. I relocated to Albany Park from a less diverse neighborhood. We find the mix of people here interesting and welcoming. Try Chicago Kalbi for the best Korean BBQ, or try one of the Middle Eastern bakeries (especially Nazareth Sweets, at Kedzie and Eastwood). Have terrific sushi at Lawrence Fish Market without a fancy atmosphere. My wife and I like bars where you can chat with your neighbor about the Cubs. Albany Park is full of these. For groceries and household goods, you have the standard big chains nearby, but we love Andy's Fruit Ranch, an ethnic/gourmet grocery store. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Albany Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jensen Park
      Spikings Farm Park
      Eugene Field Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Park No. 593
      Buckeye Park
      Gompers Park
      Ronan Park

      Entertainment

      Admiral Theatre
      National Cambodian Heritage Museum
      Irish American Heritage Center
      Chicago Ballet Center
      Inside Out Art Studio
      National Veterans Art Museum
      Filament Theatre
      Rico Music & Art

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Gamblers
      Pollo Campero
      Sarpino's Pizzeria
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Albany Park? Of all people who commute, 29.2% take public transportation in Albany Park.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      20% 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 Albany Park? The cost of living in Albany Park is 122/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
      Albany Park
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Albany Park? Albany Park crime rates are 1,817, which are 8% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,817 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Albany Park? The median income in Albany Park is $68,766 which is 16% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $68,76624% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,76813% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      A Housing

      What are Albany Park home prices? Albany Park home prices are $333,172 - which is 91% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $333,17280% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17824% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      38% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Albany Park have good schools? The Albany Park graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Albany Park a good place to live? Albany Park has an overall rating of 76% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      6 total surveys

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