Livability Score

69
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (5) A+
Colchester City Fair Grounds
Park
Veterans Memorial
Park
Colchester Grade School Playground
Playground
Friendway Park
Park
Friendway Park Playground
Playground
Argyle Lake State Park
Park
Argyle Hollow Barrens Nature Preserve
Park
Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
Park
Shops (0) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Colchester.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Colchester is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Colchester crime rates are 851 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
851 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
0 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Colchester is $43,942 - which is 26% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$43,942 F
Unemployment Rate
6.3% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Colchester Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Colchester home prices are $68,600 - which is 61% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$68,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Colchester graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (3) C-
West Prairie South Elementary
Wcisec Md
West Prairie Middle School
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colchester? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Colchester City Fair Grounds
      Veterans Memorial
      Colchester Grade School Playground
      Friendway Park
      Friendway Park Playground
      Argyle Lake State Park
      Argyle Hollow Barrens Nature Preserve
      Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Colchester? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Colchester.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Colchester? The cost of living in Colchester is 84/100 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Colchester
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Colchester? Colchester crime rates are 851, which are 57% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      851 per 100k people

      63% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 118

      63% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      37%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Colchester? The median income in Colchester is $43,942 which is 26% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $43,94221% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,09519% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Colchester home prices? Colchester home prices are $68,600 - which is 61% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $68,60063% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $70626% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Colchester have good schools? The Colchester graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      46% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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