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 (17) A+
Everybody's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Heritage Outpost
Coffee Shop
Uptown Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Le Cafe
Coffee Shop
Klein's Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heritage Outpost
Coffee Shop
First Sip Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe & Gallery
Coffee Shop
Dollop Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bambu
Coffee Shop
Ch'ava... a cafe
Coffee Shop
Ridman’s Coffee
Coffee Shop
Pick Me Up Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rewired café- Edgewater
Coffee Shop
Chicago Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pancake Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coffee Tree & Tea Leaves
Coffee Shop
First Slice
Coffee Shop
Clock Tower Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kopi Travelers Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Attraction
Riviera Theatre
Theatre Arts
Uptown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Jake Wittrock Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Black Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Chicago Magic Lounge
Theatre Arts
Swedish American Museum
Museum
Neofuturists
Theatre Arts
Chicago Filmmakers
Cinema
Edge Theater
Theatre Arts
The Edge Off Broadway Theater
Theatre Arts
Metro
Theatre Arts
pH Comedy
Theatre Arts
Grassroots/Mercury Theatre
Theatre Arts
Wrigley Field
Stadium
Music Box Theatre
Cinema
Edgewater Historical Society
Museum
Lucky Striek Social
Bowling Alley
Trickery Chicago
Theatre Arts
Timber Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bughouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Davis Theater
Cinema
The Playground Theater
Theatre Arts
Berlin
Nightclub
Comedy Sportz
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (45) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Uptown Deli
Deli
Drink and Ink
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Reservoir
Bar
Larry's
Bar
Nick’s on Wilson
Bar
Driftwood
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Uptown Lounge
Bar
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Rosati's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fat Cat
Bar
Uptown Arcade
Bar
Bar on Buena
Bar
Benny’s Grill
Fast Food
Bar On Buena
Bar
Big Chicks
Bar
Ice Station
Sweets
Fitness (7) A+
JPUSA
Community Centre
Preston Bradley Center
Community Centre
Clarendon Park Community Center
Community Centre
Uptown Fitness Center
Gym
Bosnian Herzogovinian American Community Center
Community Centre
Broadway Youth Center
Community Centre
Strong Hands Gym
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Defined Training
Gym
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
Kru Strength + Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Center on Halsted
Community Centre
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Club Pilates
Gym
Trapeze School New York - indoor location
Gym
Steamworks
Gym
Fitness Formula Center
Gym
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
UFC Gym Wrigleyvile
Gym
Lakeview Athletic Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Groceries (20) A+
Uptown Shop and Save
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Nhu Lan Uptown
Bakery
My Chocolate Soul
Bakery
XMarket Uptown
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Provisions Uptown
Bakery
Park to Shop Hong Kong Supermarket 香港 超市
Grocery Store
Tiệm Tạp Hóa Việt Hoa
Grocery Store
Tai Nam Market
Grocery Store
La Patisserie P
Bakery
Tai Nam Food Market
Bakery
Hoa Nam Grocery Incorporated
Grocery Store
Lucks Food
Bakery
Chiu Quon Bakery
Bakery
Hong Xuong Bakery
Bakery
Old World Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
M & A Bakery
Bakery
Little Saigon Baguette
Bakery
Artemio's Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Talard Thai Asian Market
Grocery Store
Spencer's Jolly Posh Foods
Grocery Store
Southern France Patisserie
Bakery
Parks (40) A+
Arai Campus Park
Park
Aster Park
Park
Winthrop Family Historical Garden
Park
Clarendon Park
Park
Lawrence House Patio
Park
Hickory Park
Park
Montrose Playground
Playground
Buttercup Park
Park
Lawrence Playground
Playground
Broncho Billy Playlot Park
Park
Challenger Park
Park
Hersh Playground
Playground
Margate Park
Park
Gooseberry Park
Park
Buena Circle Park
Park
Dog Park
Park
Carmen Park
Park
Chase Park
Park
Cedar Playlot Park
Park
Warner Garden Park
Park
John Kelly Park
Park
Gill Park
Park
Morrie Mages Playground
Playground
Bromann Park
Park
Edgewater Historic Park
Park
Shops (49) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Uptown Bikes
Bicycle
Food Town
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Uptown Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
D&D Nail supply
Beauty
Dollar Depot
Gift Shop
Hoang Kim Jewelry
Fashion
Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Salon M
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Phnom Penh Jewelry
Fashion
Helen’s Beauty Salon
Beauty
Kim Huot Jewelry
Fashion
Kim Long
Fashion
Kim Huot Gift & Clothing
Clothing
Heng Heng Jewelry
Fashion
Kim Hing Jewelry
Fashion
Queen
Beauty
Clarendon Food Mart
Convenience Store
Kim Tam Jewelry
Fashion
LycaMobile
Electronics
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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, 46.5% take public transportation in Uptown.
Public Transit Stops (164)
Stops & Stations A+
Wilson & Hazel
Bus Stop
Wilson & Sheridan
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Wilson NB
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Wilson SB
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Leland NB
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Leland SB
Bus Stop
Wilson & Clarendon
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Wilson SB
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Wilson NB
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Leland SB
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Leland NB
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Sunnyside NB
Bus Stop
4646 N Marine Drive SB
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Sunnyside SB
Bus Stop
Marine & Leland SB
Bus Stop
Marine & Wilson SB
Bus Stop
4646 N Marine Drive NB
Bus Stop
Wilson & Marine
Bus Stop
Marine & Leland NB
Bus Stop
Marine & Wilson NB
Bus Stop
856 W Lawrence
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Lawrence SB
Bus Stop
Lawrence & Sheridan EB
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Sunnyside NB
Bus Stop
Clarendon & Sunnyside SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
46.5% 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 C-

The cost of living in Uptown is 118/100 - which is 22% 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 C

Uptown crime rates are 2,282 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,951 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
331 crimes per 100k C
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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 B+

The median income in Uptown is $51,654 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$51,654 F
Unemployment Rate
2.2% A+
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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 (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Women's Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 83
Fire Station
Lurie Children's Pediatrics in Uptown
Clinic
Mini Thương Xá
Clinic
Mini Thương Xá
Pharmacy
Anumi Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic
Doctor
Howard Brown Health Sheridan
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Thorek Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Broadway Youth Center
Clinic
NorthShore Immediate Care
Clinic
Modern Smiles
Dentist
Advocate Medical
Doctor
Lee Dental Clinic
Dentist
Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 78
Fire Station
1st Family Dental Andersonville
Dentist
Howard Brown Health at TPAN
Clinic
The Clark
Doctor
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-

Uptown home prices are $303,767 - which is 74% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$303,767 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
32% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (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 C-

The Uptown graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
25% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Mccutcheon Elem School
Brennemann Elem School
St Mary Of The Lake School
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
Disney Elem Magnet School
Goudy Technology Academy
German International School Chicago
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Park View Montessori School - Chicago
Greeley Elem School
Ravenswood Elem School
Chicago Montessori
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Northside Catholic Academy
Inter-American Elem Magnet School
Blaine Elem School
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
Mcpherson Elem School
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
North Park Elementary School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Rogers Park Montessori School
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr
St Andrew School
High Schools (4) A+
Uplift Community High School
Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Prologue Early College
Lake View High School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Amundsen High School
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
Senn High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Lane Technical High School
Lawrence Hall School
Misericordia School
Chicago Waldorf School
Alcott Humanities High School
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Depaul College Prep
Sullivan High School
Mather High School
Stuart G Ferst School
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Lubavitch Girls High School
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
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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-

Uptown has an overall rating of 79% 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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Unbeatable Uptown, Chicago 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2014) I have called this neighborhood my home for twelve years now and moved to Uptown from Florida. Some ask me why I would leave the sunshine for the north, and my answer has always been that I wanted to experience the big city. Living at Ashland and Wilson, right along the border of ...Read More Uptown and Irving Park, I have been able to experience so much. Uptown borders Foster Avenue to the north, Lake Michigan to the east, Montrose to the south, and Ravenswood to the west. Vibrant and full of a strong dichotomy of rich and poor, Uptown is a wonderful amalgamation of city life.

Like Irving Park, Uptown is located between two train lines - the brown and the red. It is at a perfect location in the north where the train is never too full no matter what rush may be hitting the trains closer to downtown. This also makes mass transit a popular way to get around. The cost of living averages 17% lower than the Chicago average at about $729. Crime is also a third lower than the Chicago average, however, there are definitely section of Uptown that should be avoided at night. With a max travel time to the beach at about thirty minutes, it is an ideal spot to be near the lake without paying for prime location. Also, if you like Pho, Little Vietnam on Argyle serves some of the best in the city.

As mentioned before, Uptown is a patchwork of rich and poor. From Ravenswood to Broadway, the neighborhood is nice and full of young adults, their families, and higher end homes and restaurants. Broadway to the lake, however, is very questionable. You have to be on guard and protect your belongings as stalkers and vagrants populate this area. Main roadways are dirty and littered while the buildings are not well kept. Housing is also very expensive at around $367,043 which is 36% higher than the Chicago average. More residential than not, there are few attractions and even fewer shopping centers. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Arai Campus Park
      Aster Park
      Winthrop Family Historical Garden
      Clarendon Park
      Lawrence House Patio
      Hickory Park
      Montrose Playground
      Buttercup Park

      Entertainment

      Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
      Riviera Theatre
      Uptown Theatre
      Jake Wittrock Art Gallery
      Black Ensemble Theater
      Chicago Magic Lounge
      Swedish American Museum
      Neofuturists

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Sonic
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Wingstop
      Uptown Deli
      Drink and Ink
      KFC

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Uptown? Of all people who commute, 46.5% take public transportation in Uptown.
      Drive to Work
      26%

      47% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      47%

      37% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Uptown? The cost of living in Uptown is 118/100 - which is 22% higher than Illinois.
      Uptown
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Uptown? Uptown crime rates are 2,282, which are 16% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,282 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Uptown? The median income in Uptown is $51,654 which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,6547% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,03114% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      53% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Uptown 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 Uptown home prices? Uptown home prices are $303,767 - which is 74% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $303,76764% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,11618% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      67% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Uptown have good schools? The Uptown graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      47% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Uptown a good place to live? Uptown has an overall rating of 79% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      9 total surveys

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