Livability Score

75
/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 (11) A+
The Spoke & Bird
Coffee Shop
Tea Pot Brew Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Akhirah’s Praline Candy
Coffee Shop
Momentum Coffee
Coffee Shop
22nd Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Overflow Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
South Loop Cafe
Coffee Shop
Elitea
Coffee Shop
Little Branch Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Tbarr
Coffee Shop
Saint's Alp Teahouse
Coffee Shop
Oriental Tea House
Coffee Shop
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Bean
Coffee Shop
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Soundings Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bridgeport Coffee
Coffee Shop
Herb N’ Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Market By The Blackstone
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
Glessner House Museum
Museum
Henry B. Clarke House
Museum
South Asia Institute
Art Gallery
Wintrust Arena
Stadium
Chess Studio
Museum
Reggies Music Joint
Theatre Arts
Soldier Field
Stadium
Arie Crown Theater
Theatre Arts
Field Museum
Museum
Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Theatre Arts
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Museum
Phelps Theater
Theatre Arts
Shedd Aquarium
Aquarium
Beluga
Attraction
Sea Lion
Attraction
Penguins
Attraction
Rice Amplitheater & Abbott Oceanarium
Aquarium
Sea Otter
Attraction
Dolphin
Attraction
Getz Theater
Theatre Arts
Doane Observatory
Attraction
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Museum
Cermak Road Bridge
Attraction
ShowPlace ICON
Cinema
Jazz Showcase
Nightclub
Food and Drink (27) A+
Woven + Bound Restaurant
Bar
Krolls South Loop
Bar
VU Rooftop Bar
Bar
The Bureau Bar
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Reggies Music Joint
Bar
Reggie’s Trainwreck Rooftop Deck
Bar
Connie's Pizza
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Bar 22
Bar
Weather Mark Tavern
Bar
M Lounge
Bar
Vice District Taproom
Bar
Motor Row Brewing
Bar
Victory Tap Chicago
Bar
Kong Dog
Fast Food
No.18 Karaoke
Bar
The Scout
Bar
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
Bar
Aji Ichiban
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Flo & Santos
Bar
Fitness (0) F
So Icey Elites
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Henry Booth House
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Arts & Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Gym
Lakeshore Fitness
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
Oakwood Center
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
Wilson Community Center
Community Centre
River North Gym
Gym
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
Cycle Bar
Gym
Row House
Gym
East Bank Club
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
12th Flow Performance System
Gym
Jesse White Community Center & Fieldhouse
Community Centre
Moksha Yoga Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Sip & Savor
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Park To Shop Supermarket
Grocery Store
Maxim’s Bakery
Bakery
Ice Max
Bakery
Fei Da Bakery
Bakery
Dong Kee Company Bakery
Bakery
Sunlight Cafe
Bakery
Tous les Jours
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tasty Place
Bakery
Hong Li Bakery
Bakery
Saint Anna Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Captain Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Best Choice Oriental Grocery
Grocery Store
Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kent Young Health Products
Health Food
Stan’s Donuts & Coffee
Bakery
Silver State City Food Company
Grocery Store
Chicago Oriental Wholesale Market
Grocery Store
Park To Shop Supermarket
Grocery Store
Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp
Seafood
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies
Bakery
Fat Lee Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Prairie Avenue Historic District
Park
Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
Park
Battle of Fort Dearborn Park
Park
Prairie District Park
Park
Mark Twain Park
Park
Fred Anderson Park
Park
Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park
Park
McCormick Square
Park
Coliseum Park
Park
Gold Star Families Park
Park
The Park at NTA
Park
Daniel Webster Park
Park
Cotton Tail Park
Park
Soldier Field Children's Garden
Playground
Northerly Island
Park
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Park
Park No. 540
Park
Mary Richardson Jones Park
Park
Sun Yat-Sen Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Daniel Hale Williams Park
Park
Dearborn Park
Park
26th Street Park
Park
Dunbar Park
Park
Thomas Jefferson Park
Park
Shops (3) A-
Cycle Bike Shop
Bicycle
Pacific Furniture Inc
Gift Shop
Gifts R Us
Gift Shop
V Salon
Hairdresser
Ka Oriental Gift
Gift Shop
Miniso
Gift Shop
EK Souvenirs
Gift Shop
MM Giftland
Gift Shop
Pride
Convenience Store
Central Port Emporium
Gift Shop
Kozy's
Bicycle
Chinatown Mobil
Electronics
Dor Fook
Fashion
Color's Flowers and Gifts
Gift Shop
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Kriser's
Pets
Target
Department Store
Francesca's
Clothing
Banana Republic
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
South Loop Market
Convenience Store
Burnham Mart
Convenience Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
The Container Store
Houseware
7-Eleven
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, 25.8% take public transportation in Near South Side.
Public Transit Stops (85)
Stops & Stations A+
Michigan & Cullerton
Bus Stop
Michigan & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Michigan & 18th Street
Bus Stop
Michigan & Cullerton
Bus Stop
Michigan & 21st Street
Bus Stop
Cermak & Prairie
Bus Stop
Michigan & 21st Street
Bus Stop
Cermak & Indiana
Bus Stop
Indiana & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Michigan & Cermak
Bus Stop
Michigan & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Michigan & 16th Street
Bus Stop
Cermak & Michigan
Bus Stop
Michigan & Cermak
Bus Stop
Indiana & 15th Place
Bus Stop
State & Cullerton
Bus Stop
State & 18th Street
Bus Stop
McCormick Place
Bus Stop
State & 18th Street
Bus Stop
State & Cullerton
Bus Stop
McCormick Place
Bus Stop
McCormick Place
Transit Station
Michigan & 23rd Street
Bus Stop
Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station
Bus Stop
Cermak-McCormick Place Green Line Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
25.8% 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 Near South Side is 123/100 - which is 28% 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 D-

Near South Side crime rates are 3,489 per 100k, which is 77% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,053 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
436 crimes per 100k D
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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 Near South Side is $80,646 - which is 36% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$80,646 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.0% 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 (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Saint Agnes Health Center
Clinic
Brighter Dental of South Loop
Dentist
Chicago Police Department 1st District
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engien Company 8
Fire Station
Insight Hospital & Medical Center
Hospital
Peace Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care South Loop
Clinic
Physicians Immediate Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department EMS & Paramedic Office
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Survive Alive House
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Academy
Fire Station
Metra Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 1
Fire Station
Alivio Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UIC Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bronzeville Park Skilled Nursing and Living Center
Nursing Home
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

Near South Side home prices are $318,671 - which is 82% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$318,671 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4x (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 B-

The Near South Side graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
28% F
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Perspectives Charter High School
National Teachers Elem Academy
Pui Tak Christian School
St Therese Chinese Catholic School
South Loop Elem School
Haines Elem School
Drake Elem School
South Loop Montessori School
Ward J Elem School
St Jerome School
Daystar School
Santa Lucia School
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
Walsh Elem School
Dba City Garden Waldorf School
Healy Elem School
Chicago International Charter
Jungman Elem School
Youth Connections Charter Hs
Smyth J Elem School
Noble Street Charter Schools
James R Doolittle Academy
St Barbara School
High Schools (2) A+
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Graham R Training Center
Young Womens Leadership Chartr Hs
Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad Hs
Jones College Prep High School
Yccs-Jane Addams Alternative Hs
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership
Chicago Military Academy Hs
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville Hs
Noble St Chtr-Muchin College Prep
Yccs-Innovations Of Arts Integr
St Ignatius College Prep
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
Air Force Acad High School
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus Hs
Phillips Academy High School
Juarez Community Academy Hs
Chicago Virtual Charter School
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Young Magnet High School
Cristo Rey Jesuit 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)

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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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Near South Side Area Facts

  • Near South Side has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Near South Side crime rates are 5% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Near South Side is 8% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Near South Side? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Prairie Avenue Historic District
      Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
      Battle of Fort Dearborn Park
      Prairie District Park
      Mark Twain Park
      Fred Anderson Park
      Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park
      McCormick Square

      Entertainment

      Glessner House Museum
      Henry B. Clarke House
      South Asia Institute
      Wintrust Arena
      Chess Studio
      Reggies Music Joint
      Soldier Field
      Arie Crown Theater

      Food & Drink

      Woven + Bound Restaurant
      Krolls South Loop
      VU Rooftop Bar
      The Bureau Bar
      Papa John's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      White Castle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Near South Side? Of all people who commute, 25.8% take public transportation in Near South Side.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Near South Side? The cost of living in Near South Side is 123/100 - which is 28% higher than Illinois.
      Near South Side
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Near South Side? Near South Side crime rates are 3,489, which are 77% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,489 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Near South Side? The median income in Near South Side is $80,646 which is 36% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $80,64646% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,738117% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Near South Side 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 Near South Side home prices? Near South Side home prices are $318,671 - which is 82% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $318,67173% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,50759% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Near South Side have good schools? The Near South Side graduation rate is 96% - which is 14% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      28%

      42% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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