Livability Score

74
/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
Hansa
Coffee Shop
Bluffington's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bluffington's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Museum
Great Lakes Theater
Cinema
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Attraction
Brunswick Zone Bowling
Bowling Alley
Lake Bluff History Museum
Museum
Bertrand Lanes
Bowling Alley
Dandelion Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Orlin Trapp Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Genesee Theater
Theatre Arts
Clockwise Theatre
Theatre Arts
Clockwise Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (22) A-
5 Points Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Package Store
Alcohol
Thaï Express
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
John's Liquors
Alcohol
White Castle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Building 4
Gym
Great Lakes MWR Fieldhouse
Gym
Fitness Center Loft
Gym
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Great Lakes Commissary
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Heinen's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Carniceria y Fruteria el Mexicano
Grocery Store
Lewis Produce Market
Grocery Store
Parks (22) A+
Vision Park
Park
Boak Park
Park
Hamlet Park
Park
Base Houseing Park
Park
Coles Park
Park
Constitution Park
Park
Foss Park
Park
Foss Park
Park
Dugdale Park
Park
Sanctuary Park
Park
Birch Park
Park
West Park
Park
Belvidere Park
Park
Kocal Field
Park
Blair Park
Park
Howard Ganster Pool
Park
Park in the Glen
Park
Village Green
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
West Park
Park
Plonien Park
Park
Kirk Park
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Betty Limbrunner Park
Park
Shops (11) F
Navy Exchange Great Lakes
Mall
Navy Exchange
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Navy Exchange Great Lakes Home Gallery
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Graham's Marketplace
Convenience Store
Best Market
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Shalimar Grocery
Convenience Store
Activator Cycles
Bicycle
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Metrolink IL LLC
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Olson's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Tiara Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in North Chicago.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Green Bay & Saratoga
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Bus Stop
Buckley & Lewis
Bus Stop
Lewis & Argonne
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Farragut
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Farragut
Bus Stop
Great Lakes Metra Station
Bus Stop
Great Lakes Metra Station
Bus Stop
Great Lakes
Transit Station
1490 Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
14th Street & Jones
Bus Stop
Sheridan & 17th Street
Bus Stop
Jackson & 15th Street
Bus Stop
North Chicago
Transit Station
Whispering Oaks Apts (2479 W Dugdale Rd)
Bus Stop
Rosalind Franklin University Clinics
Bus Stop
Lewis & 11th Street
Bus Stop
10th Street & Elizabeth
Bus Stop
10th Street & Elizabeth
Bus Stop
671 S Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
654 S Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Keller
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Dilger
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Birch
Bus Stop
3111 Belvidere Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in North Chicago is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D

North Chicago crime rates are 2,946 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,517 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
429 crimes per 100k D
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employment D+

The median income in North Chicago is $47,213 - which is 20% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$47,213 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
North Chicago Police Department
Police
Greak Lakes Naval Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Hospital
Great Lakes Naval Fire Station #1
Fire Station
North Central Community Health Center
Clinic
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Clinic
Rosalind Franklin University Primary Care Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waukegan Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lake Bluff Fire Department
Fire Station
Lake Bluff Police Department
Police
Vista Medical Center West
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Police
Waukegan Police Department
Police
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Goshgarian Orthodontics
Dentist
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

North Chicago home prices are $107,900 - which is 38% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$107,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The North Chicago graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
14% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Howard A Yeager Elem Sch
Learn 10 Charter School
Neal Math Science Academy
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Forrestal Elem School
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Evelyn Alexander School
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Lake Bluff Elem Sch
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Washington Elem School
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Shelia Daniels Christian Academy
Oak Grove Elem School
Oak Grove School
Lake Bluff Middle School
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Hyde Park Elem School
Rondout Elem School
Lions Mathematics & Science Christian Academy
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Whittier Elem School
North Elem School
High Schools (1) F
North Chicago Community High Sch
Safe Haven School
Waukegan High School
Lake Forest High School
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
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ratings B-

North Chicago has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (0)
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  • North Chicago has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • North Chicago crime rates are 50% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in North Chicago is 1% higher than the Illinois average
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Quiet And Affordable Living Outside Chicago 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) North a Chicago is a nice quite town, the people are friendly, but the community is definitely to be to be considered “close-knit.” With that, the most attractive thing about the city is it’s affordable homes. If you’re in the market for a nice, quite town with relatively ...Read More low crime, North a Chicago is for you.

My parents moved us here for that reason, compared to other small towns in the area, the prices are just right. We’re also pretty close to the Great Lakes Navy Base, and Six Flags is also in the area. The only gripe that I have so far is that the leadership of the city is lacking. Though, I see potential with the robust job market and the diverse number of people living in the area. There’s definitely room for growth here.

The only other thing I would add is to have a car. Stores and shops are not within walking distance, so a car would definitely help with daily needs. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Vision Park
      Boak Park
      Hamlet Park
      Base Houseing Park
      Coles Park
      Constitution Park
      Foss Park
      Foss Park

      Entertainment

      Great Lakes Naval Museum
      Great Lakes Theater
      Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
      Brunswick Zone Bowling
      Lake Bluff History Museum
      Bertrand Lanes
      Dandelion Art Gallery
      Orlin Trapp Auditorium

      Food & Drink

      5 Points Hot Dogs
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Chicago? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in North Chicago.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      22%

      20% higher than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Chicago? The cost of living in North Chicago is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      North Chicago
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Chicago? North Chicago crime rates are 2,946, which are 50% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,946 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Chicago? The median income in North Chicago is $47,213 which is 20% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $47,21315% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,45425% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are North Chicago home prices? North Chicago home prices are $107,900 - which is 38% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $107,90042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,25032% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      45% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does North Chicago have good schools? The North Chicago graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      14%

      71% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is North Chicago a good place to live? North Chicago has an overall rating of 70% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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