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+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors