Livability Score

65
/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 (1) F
Mascot Hall of Fame
Museum
Oil City Stadium
Stadium
Hoosier Theatre
Cinema
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Theatre Arts
Peteyville Christmas Lights
Attraction
Pulaski Park Pool
Water Park
Food and Drink (6) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Johnny's Red Hots
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Elio's Hot Dogs & Mexican Food
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
La Central Bakery
Bakery
Calumet Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
Nuñez Park
Park
Callahan Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Indiana Harbor Catholic Elementary School
Park
Carey/Jackson Park
Park
Jeorse Park
Park
Smith Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
Marktown Park
Park
E. J. Block Stadium Park
Park
Tod Park
Park
Riley Park
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Goodman Park
Park
Veterans' Park
Park
Edward Valve Park
Park
Amoco Park
Park
Tom Smolen Park
Park
Kościuszko Park
Park
Irving Park
Park
Whiting Lakefront Park
Park
Roxana Tot Lot
Park
Roxana Park
Park
George Rogers Clark Athletic Field
Park
Shops (10) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Midway Furniture
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Hyman's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Clark's Pump-N-Shop
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in East Chicago.
Public Transit Stops (25)
Stops & Stations A+
Broadway & Hemlock
Bus Stop
Broadway & Fir
Bus Stop
Broadway & Euclid
Bus Stop
Broadway & Main
Bus Stop
Broadway & Main
Bus Stop
Main & 138th Street
Bus Stop
Main & 139th Street
Bus Stop
Main & 140th Street
Bus Stop
MLK & 138th Street
Bus Stop
Columbus & Euclid
Bus Stop
Elm & Columbus
Bus Stop
Main & Columbus
Bus Stop
Columbus & Alexander
Bus Stop
Ivy Tech Community College
Bus Stop
Ivy Tech Community College
Bus Stop
St. Catherine Hospital
Bus Stop
Indianapolis & Columbus
Bus Stop
Indianapolis & Columbus
Bus Stop
Buffington Harbor
Bus Stop
Indianapolis & Chicago
Bus Stop
Chicago & Indianapolis
Bus Stop
Indianapolis & Chicago
Bus Stop
Chicago & Baring
Bus Stop
Shell Fuel Stop (Hammond (E), IN)
Bus Stop
East Chicago
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in East Chicago is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

East Chicago crime rates are 2,854 per 100k, which is 54% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
2,382 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
472 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in East Chicago is $35,396 - which is 30% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$35,396 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
East Chicago Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Chicago Fire Station #6
Fire Station
East Chicago Police Department
Police
Saint Catherine Hospital
Hospital
East Chicago Fire Station #1
Fire Station
East Chicago Fire Department Station #4
Fire Station
East Chicago Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Whiting Fire Department
Fire Station
Whiting Police Department
Police
NICTD Transit Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hammond Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Hammond Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

East Chicago home prices are $73,100 - which is 42% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$73,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The East Chicago graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (6) F
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
East Chicago Lighthouse
George Washington Elementary Sch
East Chicago Urban Enterprise Acad
Benjamin Harrison Elementary Sch
William Mckinley Elementary School
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Whiting Middle School
Washington Irving Elementary Sch
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
St Casimir School
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
Columbia Elementary School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
City Baptist Schools
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
East Chicago Central High School
Whiting High School
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
City Baptist Schools
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ratings D-

East Chicago has an overall rating of 51% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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East Chicago Area Facts

  • East Chicago has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • East Chicago crime rates are 54% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in East Chicago is 3% lower than the Indiana average

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Finding Fun Activities in East Chicago, IN 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) East Chicago has interesting activities that will make living in the city a lot of fun. There are a number of unique experiences that you can participate in with friends and family that will create memories that will last for years.

If you're in the mood for a casual night out, ...Read More locations like Kiely's Bar and Grill are ideal. You'll get traditional bar fare in a relaxed atmosphere. The Nest Bar and Lounge is another wonderful place to visit when you want to watch a sports game while laughing with loved ones and enjoying quality beverages.

Eisenhower Park is a great choice if you want to spend the day out in nature, take a walk by the lake or have a picnic. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, I FLY Trapeze and Aerial Arts is the place to go when you want to learn how to conquer your fear of heights. Then you can visit Elwood Theaters to catch a great movie as a great ending to an eventful day. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nuñez Park
      Callahan Park
      Linear Park
      Indiana Harbor Catholic Elementary School
      Carey/Jackson Park
      Jeorse Park
      Smith Park
      Washington Park

      Entertainment

      Mascot Hall of Fame
      Oil City Stadium
      Hoosier Theatre
      The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
      Peteyville Christmas Lights
      Pulaski Park Pool

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      White Castle
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Johnny's Red Hots
      White Castle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Chicago? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in East Chicago.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower 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 East Chicago? The cost of living in East Chicago is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Indiana.
      East Chicago
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Chicago? East Chicago crime rates are 2,854, which are 54% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,854 per 100k people

      23% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      23% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in East Chicago? The median income in East Chicago is $35,396 which is 30% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $35,39636% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,12736% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Saint Catherine Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are East Chicago home prices? East Chicago home prices are $73,100 - which is 42% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $73,10060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65831% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Chicago have good schools? The East Chicago graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is East Chicago a good place to live? East Chicago has an overall rating of 51% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      6%

      2 total surveys

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