Livability Score

81
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Euro Echo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sarki's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Super Cup Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Beanery
Coffee Shop
Avalanche Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Curt's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bond Coffee Collective
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Berry Pike
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
G.R.I.N.D. Cafe
Coffee Shop
Edgebrook Coffee Ship
Coffee Shop
Cupitol Coffee and Eatery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) C-
Devonshire Aquatic Center
Water Park
Exploratorium
Museum
Skokie Water Playground
Water Park
Skokie Heritage Museum
Museum
Emily Oak Nature Center
Museum
Skokie Theatre
Theatre Arts
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
CMX Old Orchard Market
Cinema
Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center
Museum
Dance Center Evanston
Theatre Arts
AMC Village Crossing 18
Cinema
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Museum
Evanston Ecology Center
Museum
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
Novelty Golf & Games
Attraction
Wilmette Historical Museum
Museum
Evanston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Century 12 Evanston/Century CineArts 6
Cinema
Wilmette Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Lock Chicago - Escape Room Games
Attraction
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery
Art Gallery
Folkworks Gallery
Art Gallery
Classic Bowl
Bowling Alley
Alley Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (69) A+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
That Burger Joint
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Sketchbook Brewing Company
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Al Sham Sweets
Sweets
Grecian Kitchen Delight
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sum's Chop Suey
Fast Food
Illinois Nut & Candy
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hub's
Fast Food
Fitness (7) F
Oakton Community Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
The Fitness Matrix
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
SoulCycle
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Lincolnwood Community Center
Community Centre
Robert Crown Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Life Time
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Heaven Meets Earth YOGA, Ecstatic Dance Evolution
Gym
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Fit Girl Studio
Gym
Bikram Yoga Evanston
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Groceries (10) C-
Kaufmann's Deli
Bakery
Village Market Place
Grocery Store
Sarah's Tent
Grocery Store
Market Place on Oakton
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
New York Bagles and Bialy
Bakery
New York Bagel & Bialy Corporation
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Valli Produce
Grocery Store
Richwell Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
JR Dessert Bakery
Bakery
North Shore Kosher Bakery
Bakery
Great Harvest Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Foodstuffs
Grocery Store
Old Town Oil
Bakery
Happy Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (113) A+
Winnebago Park
Park
Lee Wright Park
Park
Devonshire Park
Park
Carol Park
Park
Seneca Park
Park
Searle Park
Park
Davis Street Parkway
Park
Davis Street Parkway
Park
Madison Park
Park
Davis Street Parkway
Park
Davis Street Parkway
Park
Garden Park
Park
Oakton Park
Park
Navajo Park
Park
Skokie Community Garden
Park
Lauth Park
Park
Gross Point & Terminal Park
Park
Menominee Park
Park
Main - Hamlin Tennis Center
Park
Pawnee Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Playtime Park
Park
Tecumseh Park
Park
Shawnee Park
Park
Gross Point Park
Park
Shops (178) A+
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
M.G.M. Geetha Foods
Convenience Store
Bollywood Salon
Beauty
Target
Department Store
Scandinavian Design
Furniture
Cell Phone Authority
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Crafty Beaver Home Center
Home Improvement
Betty's and Nick's Family Hair
Hairdresser
Betty's and Nick's Family Hair
Hairdresser
Pita Inn Market & Bakery
Convenience Store
Crystal Nails
Beauty
Eyeview Optical
Optician
Studio 49 Salon
Hairdresser
Cutter's Cove
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Rosenblum's World of Judaica
Books
Skokie Nails & Spa
Beauty
Casa Elegante
Furniture
Gaité Salon
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Skokie.
Public Transit Stops (213)
Stops & Stations
A+
Skokie Blvd & Lee NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Lee SB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Greenleaf SB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Main NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Crain NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Main SB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Crain SB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Madison NB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Madison SB
Bus Stop
Dempster & Skokie Blvd EB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Greenleaf NB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Crain NB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Greenleaf SB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Crain SB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Wright NB
Bus Stop
Dempster & Skokie Blvd WB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Wright SB
Bus Stop
Dempster & Niles Center EB
Bus Stop
Dempster & Niles Center WB
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Greenwood/Niles Center
Bus Stop
Skokie Blvd & Searle
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Main SB
Bus Stop
Niles Center & Main NB
Bus Stop
Crawford & Main SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.3%
B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Skokie is 122/100 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime B-

Skokie crime rates are 2,570 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,363 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
207 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment A+

The median income in Skokie is $74,725 - which is 26% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$74,725
B
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rowena Antonio-Garcia DMD, PC
Dentist
North Suburban Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sodini Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Skokie Fire Department Station #18
Fire Station
Smiles of Skokie
Dentist
Dr. Diagnostic
Doctor
Skokie Fire Department Station #17
Fire Station
Skokie Hospital
Hospital
Douglas R Hasegawa DDS
Dentist
I-Tanaka Dental Products
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lincolnwood Family Dental
Dentist
Advanced Dentistry at Morton Grove
Dentist
Skokie Fire Department Station #16
Fire Station
Dental Clinic of Morton Grove
Dentist
Sono Bella
Clinic
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Outpatient Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Skokie Police Department
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Skokie home prices are $324,200 - which is 85% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$324,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13%
A-
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools C+

The Skokie graduation rate is 87% - which is 3% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
44%
F
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (17) A+
Att-P Tach Special Education Prog
Montessori School Of Skokie
Montessori School Of Skokie Nfp
Elizabeth Meyer School
Devonshire Elem School
Madison Elem School
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Old Orchard Jr High School
Lincoln Jr High School
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
John Middleton Elem School
Jane Stenson School
East Prairie Elem School
Thomas Edison Elem School
Walker Elem School
St Joan Of Arc Elementary School
Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School
Mcc Academy
Highland Elementary School
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Eths Day School
Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School
Fairview South Elementary School
The Barbereux School
Todd Hall Elem School
High Schools (5) F
Niles West High School
Niles North High School
Eths Day School
Niles Central
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Evanston Twp High School
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah Of Chicago
Newhope Academy
Regina Dominican High School
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Logos Christian Academy
Beacon Academy
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La
Cics - Northtown Campus
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Arlyn Day School
Lubavitch Girls High School
Roycemore School
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Stuart G Ferst School
Northside Learning Center
Mather High School
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
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ratings A-

Skokie has an overall rating of 79% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
B+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Great place to live 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 12, 2020) I moved to Skokie 6 years ago. I do have children that are in middle school and high school. The schools have modern amenities and many programs for students both artistic and physical interests. Streets are busy but purposefully active. My children have really enjoyed living h ...Read More ere compared to the Libertyville area because everything is bikable or walkable. In addition, they experience a cultural diversity that is global. Many religions and ethnicities reside in Skokie. This my children enjoy. Additionally, there are many parks with basketball/tennis/and open areas. Just 4 houses down they can meet with children and play a game of baseball, basketball or tennis at the park. The Park District is very affordable and have a wide array of programs for my children to participate in throughout the year. They even have programs that interest high schoolers-trips to the city using public transportation. They also enjoy the public library which is well staffed and accessible.

I moved here because it is close to the city where I work, but I am very happy to say that it has a very hometown and quiet respite from the city life. Although I can be in the hub of Chicago within 15 minutes driving, I do not feel that I need to work at that pace continually. Shopping for groceries or retail is very accessible. Many neighborhoods have nearby salons, dry cleaners, and workout small gyms/yoga/small restaurants (strip mall things) that you can walk to easily. Transportation is very accessible with links to the el in Chicago as well as 90/94. In addition, I can be at O'Hare for under $25 in a taxi, or under 25 minutes by car. Pace Buses run throughout the area. This is important to me because I do not want to spend all of my time commuting to my home and work. If you want to enjoy your family and not surrender money from your work, Skokie is the place to live. I make better wages near Chicago, but do not have to commute over an hour to home.

I find that there are many wonderful places to eat in Skokie. A diverse amount of food is available for delivery. I also have nearby access to entertainment at the Northshore Centre, comedy clubs and small performance venues that speckle the northshore and provide fabulous entertainment and a wide array of performances. Also within biking distance is the Botanic Gardens and Ravinia for summer fun. Major bike trails/horse trails can be found at the Forest Preserve nearby. Canoe and Kayak is near for exercise. My son, in highschool, has biked to Navy Pier and the Lakeshore bike trail accessing it in Evanston.

If you are looking for night clubs and a lot of drinking, Skokie will not be the place for you. Most of the "adult hangouts" are not "clubbish." If that is your thing, a short Uber and you are downtown for that.

I have nice neighbors, but not overly nosey. My neighborhood is quiet with bus stops nearby. Kids ride the bus for a dollar and can get to places independently. Which is nice for them. Many people seem to have dogs here, and they walk the dogs (pick up droppings) and say hello. I often see people walking on the sidewalks for exercise or relaxation. People take care of their yards, but are not overly so....clean but neighborly. Children are polite and active...riding bikes with friends and playing in the parks. It seems like they play "pick up games" where all are welcome. My high schooler says he is glad to move here because there is so much more to do then in Lake County.

I felt that home prices were a bit more expensive, but then northshore near the city they are more expensive. The homes are of good quality. You can find some more affordably priced than others. One thing I noted, that some reported small square footage, but then they do not report anything below the front door. So tri-levels they only report street level and second floor square footage so bear that in mind when you are looking. Family Room and basement Rec Rooms are not taxed as square footage in listings. Utilities are working- some towns electric goes out/sewers shut down etc....be aware, Skokie not. Garbage pickup is twice a week for waste and once for recycling. Really great service with friendly staff that replaced a garbage can after one phone call. Yard waste is free pickup / but not grass clippings. Most folks get a mow/blow/go guy for the weekly grass. They are affordable and abundant. Streets are cleared quickly in snow....that is nice. The police are frequently patrolling and waving hello. Also, the rescue/ambulance when called to my home showed up within 4 min so that was great. fyi.

Well there you have it. If you are a nice person looking for a great place to live---look in Skokie. Read Less
Many go out places but also many troubles 2 rating By Hannah ( Sep 28, 2016) I honestly don't recommend this town for living from my experience. Every day during my 10 to 25minutes drive I see at least one dead animal (usually two or three) killed by car accident on the road(15-30miles). Cars run fast in streets and parking lots. Many times they don't sto ...Read More p or slow down for pedestrians. I saw a group of people in a car throwing bottles of alcohol out of the car, happened on Touhy road passing Villiage crossing. The car ran fast into our villiage (many apratments gathered). Yesterday I saw a car not stopping and hitting two raccoons then running over one of the raccoons that just got hit. Other cars in the back slowed down and I hope someone moved and called 911 because the raccoons were hurt but still alive. The car drove a while and stopped. It seemed like the person just wanted to check his car... but not the raccoons. Yesturday I finally figured how Icould see so many dead animals on the road, some people in town never slow down.The street in front of my apartment is one way with cars parked in both sides. One night, there was a car standing half part sticking out to the road. I waited for a while because the guy inside turned his face and looked at me. So I asked him, "Could you move your car a little bit sir?" He stared at me, told me to just go through and shortly he started yelling. I told him that I was sorry but I wasn't good at driving so if he could help me a little bit. Now he started swearing and his party came out from the apartment and joined. She stood in front my car and sweared and yelled. I was scared so I tried slowly and passed, I made it and it worked, but you know what I mean... You don't park your car like that eapecially when you park on one way street. Also you don't swear at the person who asks you nicely to move the car into the right spot. While I was passing, the lady bent her back and put her head right next to my face (the window was opened) and yelled directly at my ear. I couldn't call the police at the moment because I was afraid of what they would do when they see me trying to call the police.I got into a car accident 4 months ago, it was a brand new car that only had been two weeks. We atopped at a red signal light. After around 10 seconds a car ran into our back. We pulled our car to the side, our bumper was totally crashed. The ladies came out of the car giggling and chatting each other then asked us "Are you okay?(still laughing)" We called the cops and were waiting together. Instead of saying sorry they said "Did you call the cops? (We did in front of her) I don't have much time." To a person who was hurt because of her, I was holding my back and sitting down because I hurt my back.She didn't seem like she understood what she just did to someone. The police came and asked questions to us and joined them immmediately chatting and laughing. He also made a mistake on the report writing as we hit their car. It did look like he wasn't concentrating on his work though.Honestly speaking, we have many troublesome neighbors. Those stories are just few ones that happened not long ago so I remember. My family and my neighbors have bigger and smaller issues they've experienced in this town. I gave two stars because there are big malls around. However I would rather recommend you driving down and visit to hang out but not to live here. I really regret moving to this town. Of course there are good neighbors as well. Every towns have good and bad neighbors, but you will see more troubles and issues compare to other towns and town and it's been getting worse. Read Less
Old Skokie, IL 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) My friend told me about a trip she took to Skokie, Illinois and I have to admit at first I laughed. I asked her how she could have any fun in a place called Skokie but when she started to explain the trip she took I decided that I would go there on vacation as well. So last year ...Read More (2009) in July I decided to visit.

I went to the Westfield Old Orchard which is a mall that proved to be a lot of fun. I watched a movie and went shopping and also grabbed some dinner right there in the mall. I saw college students studying and kids playing it was great fun. I stayed at a local bed and breakfast and saw a show at the Northlight Theatre.

Skokie has a slow paced small city feeling which is an amazing place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The wonderful thing about Skokie is that many movies have been filmed there. Risky Business, Sixteen Candles and Weird Science, to name a few. Visiting the city was a great way to delve into history and experience some of the history that Skokie has to offer.

The food was amazing. I found it very easy to get a great home cooked like meal all over town. I was very rested and relaxed when my vacation was over and I can not wait to go back. Read Less
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Old Skokie, IL 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 10, 2010) My friend told me about a trip she took to Skokie, Illinois and I have to admit at first I laughed. I asked her how she could have any fun in a place called Skokie but when she started to explain the trip she took I decided that I would go there on vacation as well. So last year ...Read More (2009) in July I decided to visit.

I went to the Westfield Old Orchard which is a mall that proved to be a lot of fun. I watched a movie and went shopping and also grabbed some dinner right there in the mall. I saw college students studying and kids playing it was great fun. I stayed at a local bed and breakfast and saw a show at the Northlight Theatre.

Skokie has a slow paced small city feeling which is an amazing place to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The wonderful thing about Skokie is that many movies have been filmed there. Risky Business, Sixteen Candles and Weird Science, to name a few. Visiting the city was a great way to delve into history and experience some of the history that Skokie has to offer.

The food was amazing. I found it very easy to get a great home cooked like meal all over town. I was very rested and relaxed when my vacation was over and I can not wait to go back. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Skokie? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Winnebago Park
      Lee Wright Park
      Devonshire Park
      Carol Park
      Seneca Park
      Searle Park
      Davis Street Parkway
      Davis Street Parkway

      Entertainment

      Devonshire Aquatic Center
      Exploratorium
      Skokie Water Playground
      Skokie Heritage Museum
      Emily Oak Nature Center
      Skokie Theatre
      North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
      CMX Old Orchard Market

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Taco Bell
      That Burger Joint
      Oberweis
      Sketchbook Brewing Company
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Skokie? Of all people who commute, 7.3% take public transportation in Skokie.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Skokie Hospital

      Pharmacies

      North Suburban Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dr. Diagnostic