Livability Score

79
/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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Great American Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (12) F
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Crowd Around Me
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Portillo's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
China Kitchen
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
West Side Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Charter Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (20) B
Country West Park
Park
West Shore Park
Park
Ca Crest Park
Park
Towne Center Park
Park
four seasons
Park
Dog Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Middle Rock Run Forest Preserve
Park
Hampton Glen
Park
Whiteford Field
Park
DuPage River Trail Park
Park
Theodore Crossing Park
Park
Cumberland South 40 Park
Park
Kearney Glen Park
Park
Inwood Park
Park
Caton Ridge West Park
Park
Cumberland South Park
Park
Whisper Glen Park
Park
Sunset Parkway Park
Park
LONGLEAT PARK
Park
Caton Ridge Park
Park
Lakewood Prairie Park
Park
AUTUMN LAKES PARK
Park
Riverside Parkway Park
Park
Cumberland Park
Park
Shops (11) F
Divas Hair Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Star Nails
Beauty
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
El Mercado 5 Hermanos
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Target
Department Store
Murphy USA
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Dotty Tobacco
Convenience Store
Kenneth Stone Salon
Hairdresser
Velocita Technology
Electronics
Rockzorz Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Shorewood.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Joliet Junior College
Bus Stop
Jefferson & Houbolt
Bus Stop
3033 W Jefferson St
Bus Stop
2941 W Jefferson St
Bus Stop
Jefferson & Fairlane
Bus Stop
Jefferson & Joyce
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Shorewood is 118/100 - which is 23% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Shorewood crime rates are 709 per 100k, which is 64% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
644 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
65 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Shorewood is $106,341 - which is 80% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$106,341 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Shorewood Police Department
Police
Troy Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Troy Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
AirMethods: LifeStar
Ambulance Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 7
Fire Station
Joliet Fire Department Station 9
Fire Station
Silver Cross Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Channahon Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
Joliet Police Department West Substation
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Shorewood home prices are $268,600 - which is 54% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$268,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Shorewood graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (6) F
Walnut Trails Elem School
Troy Shorewood School
Holy Family School
Trinity Christian School
Troy Hofer Elem Sch
Troy Cronin Elem School
Orenic Intermediate School
Garden Gate Montessori School
Drauden Point Middle School
Troy Heritage Trail School
Wesmere Elementary School
Ridge Elementary School
Will Co Detention Center 6-8
Troy Craughwell School
Jones Elementary School
River View Elementary School
Timber Ridge Middle School
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Bobbie Noonan'S Child Care
Meadow View Elementary School
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Marycrest Early Childhood Center
High Schools (0) F
Will Co Detention Center 9-12
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ratings A+

Shorewood has an overall rating of 96% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Shorewood, IL Area Guide

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Shorewood Area Facts

  • Shorewood has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Shorewood crime rates are 64% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Shorewood is 23% higher than the Illinois average

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So Lucky to have found this place. 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 30, 2019) We chanced upon this place a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. We have so much close by and yet don't have the traffic of Plainfield and other areas up north. We are in the older area so the property taxes are lower and we have all this lovely nature around us. There are a ...Read More lot of community events as well as being super close to Joliet and Plainfields. I know there is some expansion planned for the coming years so hopefully it only improves on this lovely town. Read Less
Great Place to Live 4.5 rating By Mc11110 ( Mar 13, 2018) Shorewood is a quaint Village with many places to shop and numerous restaurants. It has beautiful open areas, including forest preserves, dog parks, and walking and bike trails. Plainfield and Naperville are only minutes away, and downtown Chicago is an hour drive. Shorewood has ...Read More something for everyone with single family homes, 55 and older communities and assisted living. I feel Shorewood is a safe place to live and I love the quiet lifestyle and friendly people. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Country West Park
      West Shore Park
      Ca Crest Park
      Towne Center Park
      four seasons
      Dog Park
      Liberty Park
      Middle Rock Run Forest Preserve

      Entertainment

      Joliet Memorial Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dairy Queen
      The Crowd Around Me
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shorewood? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Shorewood.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Shorewood? The cost of living in Shorewood is 118/100 - which is 23% higher than Illinois.
      Shorewood
      118

      18% more 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 Shorewood? Shorewood crime rates are 709, which are 64% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      709 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 141

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Shorewood? The median income in Shorewood is $106,341 which is 80% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $106,34192% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,53146% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Shorewood home prices? Shorewood home prices are $268,600 - which is 54% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $268,60045% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,76386% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      90%

      41% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Shorewood have good schools? The Shorewood graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      3% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Shorewood a good place to live? Shorewood has an overall rating of 96% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      6 total surveys

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