Livability Score

81
/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 (47) A+
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
West Town Bakery
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tree & Tea Leaves
Coffee Shop
Foxtrot
Coffee Shop
Yefseis Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rewired Café- Lakeview
Coffee Shop
Pancake Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Two Hearted Queen
Coffee Shop
11 Degrees North
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Life Spring Health Foods & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Coffee & Tea Exchange
Coffee Shop
Modern Grill
Coffee Shop
Bittersweet Pastry Shop
Coffee Shop
Osmium Coffee
Coffee Shop
Julius Meinl
Coffee Shop
Capital One Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Tola #1
Coffee Shop
Ecos Cafe
Coffee Shop
Clock Tower Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Lucky Striek Social
Bowling Alley
Trickery Chicago
Theatre Arts
Wrigley Field
Stadium
Metro
Theatre Arts
Berlin
Nightclub
The Playground Theater
Theatre Arts
The Annoyance Theater
Theatre Arts
Comedy Sportz
Theatre Arts
The Vic
Theatre Arts
Briar Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Music Box Theatre
Cinema
Grassroots/Mercury Theatre
Theatre Arts
Jake Wittrock Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Landmark Century Cinema
Cinema
Athenaeum Theatre
Theatre Arts
Apollo Theater
Theatre Arts
Timber Lanes
Bowling Alley
Black Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Bughouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Biograph Theatre
Attraction
Biograph Theatre
Cinema
DePaul Art Museum
Museum
Riviera Theatre
Theatre Arts
Beat Kitchen
Nightclub
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Attraction
Food and Drink (191) A+
El Burrito Mexicano
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Dugout Bar
Bar
Wrigley Rooftops
Bar
Wrigley Rooftops
Bar
Wrigley Rooftops
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Murphy's Bleachers
Bar
Tinker to Evers, Wrigleyville
Bar
Nola pub
Bar
Stretch Bar & Grill
Bar
Big Jim's
Bar
Hydrate
Bar
Dark Horse Tap & Grille
Bar
Little Jim's Tavern
Bar
The Sandlot Wrigley
Bar
Santa Baby Bar
Bar
Elixir Lounge
Bar
The Graystone Tavern
Bar
Circuit
Bar
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Nisei Lounge
Bar
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Kilwins
Sweets
Fitness (13) A+
Center on Halsted
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Defined Training
Gym
Steamworks
Gym
Fitness Formula Center
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Strong Hands Gym
Gym
Broadway Youth Center
Community Centre
Lakeview Athletic Club
Gym
UFC Gym Wrigleyvile
Gym
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Park Athletic Club
Gym
Uptown Fitness Center
Gym
Renzo Gracie Chicago Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Clarendon Park Community Center
Community Centre
JPUSA
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Preston Bradley Center
Community Centre
Equinox
Gym
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club Chicago Lincoln Park
Gym
Bosnian Herzogovinian American Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (22) A+
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Bakery
West Town Bakery
Bakery
Rolled Around Bakery - Corporate
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jennivee's Bakery
Bakery
Artemio's Bakery
Bakery
Cafe LAppetito Lakeview
Bakery
Esencia
Bakery
La Boulangerie
Bakery
Beard Papas
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Linda’s Magic Brownies
Bakery
Lakeview Kitchen & Market
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Spencer's Jolly Posh Foods
Grocery Store
Southern France Patisserie
Bakery
Apple Bite Mart
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Dom's Kitchen and Market
Grocery Store
Paulina Meat Market
Butcher
XMarket Uptown
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Parks (50) A+
Space Park
Park
Wendt Playlot
Playground
Gill Park
Park
Hawthorne Playground
Playground
John Kelly Park
Park
Martin Park
Park
Martin Park
Playground
Margaret Donahue Park
Park
Kenmore Playlot Park
Park
Sheil Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Morrie Mages Playground
Playground
Advocate Park
Park
Dog Park
Park
Roscoe Playground
Playground
Childrens park
Park
Juniper Park
Park
Weisman Park
Playground
Buena Circle Park
Park
Challenger Park
Park
Tubman Elementary School Playground
Playground
Merryman Park
Park
Arthur Telscer Playground
Playground
Warner Garden Park
Park
South Lakeview Park
Park
Shops (91) A+
Wrigleyville Sports
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lids
Clothing
Baseballism
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Sports World
Clothing
Strange Cargo
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Kozy's Cyclery
Bicycle
Reflexion Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Get in the Kitchen
Houseware
PetSmart
Pets
Beatnix
Gift Shop
Egoist Underwear
Clothing
Halsted Street Beach Tanning Salon
Beauty
Cubs Team Store
Gift Shop
Salon Sen
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hollywood Nails
Beauty
Men's Room
Clothing
The New York Market
Convenience Store
Lehman Midtown True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
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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, 41.7% take public transportation in Lake View.
Public Transit Stops (227)
Stops & Stations A+
Addison & Fremont WB
Bus Stop
Addison & Fremont EB
Bus Stop
Addison Red Line Station EB
Bus Stop
Addison
Transit Station
Addison Red Line Station WB
Bus Stop
Halsted & Addison
Bus Stop
Halsted & Addison
Bus Stop
Addison & Halsted WB
Bus Stop
Addison & Halsted EB
Bus Stop
Halsted & Cornelia
Bus Stop
Addison & Clark EB
Bus Stop
Halsted & Cornelia
Bus Stop
Clark & Cornelia
Bus Stop
Clark & Newport/Sheffield
Bus Stop
Clark & Addison
Bus Stop
Addison & Clark WB
Bus Stop
Halsted & Waveland
Bus Stop
Waveland & Broadway
Bus Stop
Clark & Roscoe
Bus Stop
Clark & Addison
Bus Stop
Clark & Roscoe
Bus Stop
Addison & Broadway EB
Bus Stop
Broadway & Waveland
Bus Stop
Broadway & Waveland
Bus Stop
Halsted & Waveland/Broadway Terminal
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
41.7% 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 Lake View is 153/100 - which is 58% 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-

Lake View crime rates are 2,259 per 100k, which is 15% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,038 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
221 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 Lake View is $128,310 - which is 117% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$128,310 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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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 (30)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chicago Police Department 19th District
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 78
Fire Station
Osco Drug
Pharmacy
Save Rite Pharmacy & Compounding
Pharmacy
Lee Dental Clinic
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Howard Brown Health Halsted
Clinic
Modern Smiles
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Broadway Youth Center
Clinic
Thorek Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Howard Brown Health Sheridan
Clinic
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
Doctor
Advocate Medical Group
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Primary and Specialty Care Lakeview
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lakeview Dental Arts
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
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+

Lake View home prices are $556,847 - which is 219% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$556,847 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio) D-
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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 A+

The Lake View graduation rate is 97% - which is 15% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Hawthorne Elem Scholastic Academy
Greeley Elem School
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Academy
Nettelhorst Elem School
Park View Montessori School - Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Blaine Elem School
Disney Elem Magnet School
St Mary Of The Lake School
Agassiz Elem School
Brennemann Elem School
Hamilton Elem School
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
St Andrew School
Burley Elem School
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
Alcott Elem School
German International School Chicago
Jahn Elem School
Chicago Montessori
St Clement School
Cardinal Bernardin Early Childhood Center
Ravenswood Elem School
High Schools (1) C-
Prologue Early College
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Lake View High School
Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs
Uplift Community High School
Alcott Humanities High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Lincoln Park High School
Lane Technical High School
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Depaul College Prep
Amundsen High School
Gce Lab School
The Latin School Of Chicago
Fusion Academy Lp: Chicago- Lincoln Park
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
Cics - Quest North Campus
Pathways In Education Avondale
Pathways In Education Hs
Lawrence Hall School
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
Senn High School
Holy Trinity 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 A

Lake View has an overall rating of 82% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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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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Lake View Area Facts

  • Lake View has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lake View crime rates are 38% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Lake View is 34% higher than the Chicago average

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A great time 4 rating By TrashPanda ( Feb 08, 2021) Loved living in Lakeview 2016-2018. Great food, some food places are open late. If I remember right, nearly all the bars would close at 4am. As a quiet bi and all around alt girl, I really enjoyed the accepting and progressive aspects of the neighborhood and community. Plus I hea ...Read More r they got two taco bells now, so when the club scene is back up that will come in handy. Only once did someone yell at me to, "get a job", while I was enjoying my mid-week weekend from 3rd shift healthcare. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Space Park
      Wendt Playlot
      Gill Park
      Hawthorne Playground
      John Kelly Park
      Martin Park
      Martin Park
      Margaret Donahue Park

      Entertainment

      Lucky Striek Social
      Trickery Chicago
      Wrigley Field
      Metro
      Berlin
      The Playground Theater
      The Annoyance Theater
      Comedy Sportz

      Food & Drink

      El Burrito Mexicano
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      The Dugout Bar
      Wrigley Rooftops
      Wrigley Rooftops
      Wrigley Rooftops
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake View? Of all people who commute, 41.7% take public transportation in Lake View.
      Drive to Work
      32%

      42% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      42%

      33% 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 Lake View? The cost of living in Lake View is 153/100 - which is 58% higher than Illinois.
      Lake View
      153

      53% 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 Lake View? Lake View crime rates are 2,259, which are 15% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,259 per 100k people

      3% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      3% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake View? The median income in Lake View is $128,310 which is 117% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $128,310132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $80,034168% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lake View 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 Lake View home prices? Lake View home prices are $556,847 - which is 219% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $556,847201% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,74484% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lake View have good schools? The Lake View graduation rate is 97% - which is 15% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lake View a good place to live? Lake View has an overall rating of 82% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      9 total surveys

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