Livability Score

79
/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 (3) F
Yellow Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
Weston's Coffee & Tap Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Edgebrook Coffee Ship
Coffee Shop
Costa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Ribbon
Coffee Shop
Coffee Chat
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
SGA cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Antojitos Colombianos
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Tea’se Tea Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Portage Grounds
Coffee Shop
Eli’s Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Perkolator
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City News Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Habetler Bowl
Bowling Alley
Ed Paschke Art Center
Art Gallery
The Gift Theatre
Theatre Arts
Copernicus Center
Theatre Arts
Windy City Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
Norwood Park Historical Society
Museum
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
Portage Interactive Water Play Area
Water Park
AMC Village Crossing 18
Cinema
Stage Wright Theater
Theatre Arts
Patio Theater
Cinema
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Inside Out Art Studio
Theatre Arts
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
Portage Theater
Cinema
National Veterans Art Museum
Museum
Rico Music & Art
Theatre Arts
Admiral Theatre
Nightclub
AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
Cinema
Novelty Golf & Games
Attraction
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Emily Oak Nature Center
Museum
Skokie Theatre
Theatre Arts
Skokie Heritage Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (25) A+
Duke's
Fast Food
Andy's Deli
Deli
Community Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Rosati's
Fast Food
Zachary's
Bar
Ham Tree Inn
Bar
Foremost Liquor Center
Alcohol
Vaughan’s Pub - NW Side
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Corrib Irish Pub
Bar
King's Gyros #2
Fast Food
Bar 57 West
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rex Tavern
Bar
Jefferson Inn
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Nick's Gyros
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Brigadoon
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jay's Food & Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
MBS 24-7 Fitness
Gym
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Lincolnwood Community Center
Community Centre
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
Oakton Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Niles Human Services Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
The Miracle Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) A+
Sweet World Pastry
Bakery
Baking For The Takin
Bakery
Kazik Bakery
Bakery
Chicago Sweet Connection
Bakery
European Classic Bakery
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Beautiful Cakes
Bakery
Kordian's Market
Grocery Store
Sandy's Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sicilia Bakery
Bakery
Mona's Sweet Spot
Bakery
Happy Foods
Grocery Store
Ideal Pastry
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Valerios Tropical Bakeshop
Bakery
Seafood City
Grocery Store
Red Ribbon
Bakery
Forest View Bakery
Bakery
Hagen's Fish Market
Seafood
Nazareth Sweets
Bakery
Belarada
Bakery
The Purple Tulip Cakery
Bakery
Parks (11) A+
Gladstone Park
Park
Austin-Foster Park
Park
Indian Road Park
Park
Forest Glen Park
Park
Mary Berkmeier Quinn Park of Trees
Park
Rosedale Park
Park
Roberts Square Park
Park
Jefferson Memorial Park
Park
DeJulio Playlot Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Eagle Park
Park
Jeffery Green Park
Park
Edgebrook Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Dunham Park
Park
Garvey School Field
Park
Grace Zwiefka Thuis Park
Park
Garvey School Garden
Park
Ashmore Park
Park
G.G. Rowell Park
Park
North Mayfair Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Mulberry Point Park
Park
Sauganash Park
Park
Pleasant Point Park
Park
Shops (29) A+
Herbaland
Nutrition Supplements
Continental Salon
Hairdresser
Dream Nails
Beauty
T'soma Hair Salon
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
H&B True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Wall's Flower Shop
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
New Reflection Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
ANG Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Citi Wireless
Electronics
Quick-Cuts
Hairdresser
European Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Nail Care
Beauty
Computer Planet
Electronics
Ms. Z Nails
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 20.6% take public transportation in Jefferson Park.
Public Transit Stops (119)
Stops & Stations
A+
Central & Bryn Mawr SB
Bus Stop
Central & Bryn Mawr NB
Bus Stop
Central & Catalpa SB
Bus Stop
Central & Catalpa NB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Menard NB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Menard SB
Bus Stop
Central & Seminole
Bus Stop
Central & Elston NB
Bus Stop
Central & Elston SB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Bryn Mawr SB
Bus Stop
Bryn Mawr & Linder
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Bryn Mawr NB
Bus Stop
Central & Balmoral SB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Parkside
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Manila
Bus Stop
Forest Glen Garage
Bus Stop
Central & Balmoral NB
Bus Stop
Central & Ardmore/Manton
Bus Stop
Central & Manton/Ardmore
Bus Stop
Central & Lovejoy SB
Bus Stop
Central & Lovejoy NB
Bus Stop
Central & Leonard NB
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Menard
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Marmora NB
Bus Stop
Northwest Hwy & Monitor
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.6%
A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Jefferson Park is 119/100 - which is 24% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A-

Jefferson Park crime rates are 1,437 per 100k, which is 27% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,273 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
164 crimes per 100k
A
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employment A+

The median income in Jefferson Park is $80,034 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$80,034
A-
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
C+
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health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (21)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Nova Dental
Dentist
Oasis Family Dental
Dentist
Dr. Barbara L. Mousel, DDS
Dentist
Kyriaki Ades D.M.D General Dentistry
Dentist
Bright Smile Dental
Dentist
Dr. Bronislaw J. Orawiec, MD
Doctor
Dr. Peter Wlodarczyk, DDS
Dentist
Gordon J. Ziols, DDS
Dentist
Chicago Medical Health Group
Doctor
Northwest Chicago Dental
Dentist
Medical Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dr. Lawrence Rogus, DDS
Dentist
Presence Medical Group
Doctor
Immediate MD
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 16th District
Police
Dr. John Loos, DDS
Dentist
Central Higgins Medical Building
Clinic
Central Medical Clinic of Chicago
Clinic
Chicago Center For Restorative Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harwood Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lawrence Plaza Dental
Dentist
Brighter Smile
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Jefferson Park home prices are $310,691 - which is 78% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$310,691
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9%
B+
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools C-

The Jefferson Park graduation rate is 86% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (3) C-
Farnsworth Elem School
Hitch Elem School
St Constance School
Fantasy Island School For Kids
Beaubien Elem School
Prussing Elem School
Edgebrook Elem School
Beard Elem School
Sauganash Elem School
Garvy J Elem School
Onahan Elem School
Sauganash Montessori School
St Thecla Elementary School
Smyser Elem School
Norwood Park Elem School
Palmer Elem School
Wildwood Elem School
Kids In Harmony Day School
Portage Park Elem School
St John Lutheran School
St Mary Of The Woods School
Union Ridge Elem School
Fairview South Elementary School
Immaculate Conception School
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
High Schools (0) F
Taft High School
Vaughn Occupational High School
Fasman Yeshiva High School
New Horizon Center
Cics - Northtown Campus
Resurrection College Prep High School
Logos Christian Academy
Northside Learning Center
Newhope Academy
Niles Central
Ridgewood Comm High School
Chicago Academy High School
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Telshe High School
Midwestern Christian Academy
Niles West High School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Schurz High School
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Foreman High School
Roosevelt High School
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
Intrinsic Charter High School
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ratings A

Jefferson Park has an overall rating of 82% from 8 reviews.
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Jefferson Park Area Facts

  • Jefferson Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Jefferson Park crime rates are 61% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Jefferson Park is 4% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Gladstone Park
      Austin-Foster Park
      Indian Road Park
      Forest Glen Park
      Mary Berkmeier Quinn Park of Trees
      Rosedale Park
      Roberts Square Park
      Jefferson Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Habetler Bowl
      Ed Paschke Art Center
      The Gift Theatre
      Copernicus Center
      Windy City Music Theatre
      Norwood Park Historical Society
      Irish American Heritage Center
      Portage Interactive Water Play Area

      Food & Drink

      Duke's
      Andy's Deli
      Community Food & Liquor
      Rosati's
      Zachary's
      Ham Tree Inn
      Foremost Liquor Center
      Vaughan’s Pub - NW Side

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Jefferson Park? Of all people who commute, 20.6% take public transportation in Jefferson Park.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jefferson 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