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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Kava Diem Organic River Cafe
Coffee Shop
Arcedium Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
State Street Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Geneva Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Graham's 318
Coffee Shop
Hey Sugar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Dunham Hunt Museum
Museum
Saint Charles History Museum
Museum
Arcada Theater
Theatre Arts
Playhouse 38
Theatre Arts
The Viking Ship
Museum
Charlestowne 18
Cinema
Geneva Historical Society
Museum
Otter Cove Aquatic Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (34) C+
Mixology
Bar
Alter Brewing + Kitchen
Bar
Forever Yogurt
Sweets
Alley64
Bar
Smallcakes
Sweets
Kilwins
Sweets
The Jalapeno Grille
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Beef Shack
Fast Food
One Stop Liquors
Alcohol
Sav Way
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Buona
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Goody's Fast Food
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Spotted Fox Ale House
Bar
Skippy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dave's Burritos
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Baker Community Center
Community Centre
Xsport Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Sunset Community Center
Community Centre
Spenga
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Cocoa Bean
Bakery
Josef's Meats and Deli
Butcher
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Hahn's Bakery
Bakery
The Latest Crave
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Parks (75) A+
Pottawatomie Park
Park
Delnor Woods Park
Park
Delnor Woods Park
Park
City Hall Park
Park
Baker Park
Park
Baker Park
Park
Boy Scout Island
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Hazletine Park
Park
Hunt Club Park
Park
Ferson Creek Park
Park
Belgium Town Park
Park
Mount Saint Mary Park
Park
Moody Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Langum Park
Park
Baker Field Park
Park
Surrey Hill Park
Park
Kehoe Park
Park
Timber Trails Park
Park
Davis Park
Park
Davis Park
Park
Fox Chase Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Thornley Park
Park
Shops (27) D-
PK Specialties
Clothing
Discount Uniform Company
Clothing
Sammy's Bikes
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Embroidme
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
Geneva Hardware
Home Improvement
Five Below
Discount Store
World Market
Interior Decoration
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Meijer
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Jared
Fashion
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Bike Rack / Creative Mobility
Bicycle
Perlman Fine Jewelry
Fashion
salon 38
Hairdresser
buzz barber shop
Hairdresser
State Street Jewelers
Fashion
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Von Maur
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in St. Charles.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations F
Randall & Main
Bus Stop
Randall & Main
Bus Stop
Kane County Circuit Clerk Office
Bus Stop
State/Lincoln & Bircher/14th Street
Bus Stop
State/Lincoln & Bircher/14th Street
Bus Stop
Randall & Prairie
Bus Stop
Randall & Prairie
Bus Stop
2036 Lincoln Highway
Bus Stop
2067 Lincoln Highway
Bus Stop
2607 Lincoln Highway
Bus Stop
State & Williamsburg
Bus Stop
State & Williamsburg
Bus Stop
2607 Lincoln Highway
Bus Stop
Randall & Bricher
Bus Stop
State & Pine
Bus Stop
State & Pine
Bus Stop
State & Anderson
Bus Stop
State & Anderson
Bus Stop
State & 6th Street
Bus Stop
State & 5th Street
Bus Stop
Randall & Bricher
Bus Stop
State & 3rd Street
Bus Stop
3rd Street & James
Bus Stop
Randall & Williamsburg
Bus Stop
3rd & Fulton
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.9% B-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in St. Charles is 119/100 - 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

St. Charles crime rates are 1,334 per 100k, which is 32% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,204 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
130 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in St. Charles is $102,414 - which is 73% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$102,414 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Saint Charles Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Dr. Timothy Sheehan DDS
Dentist
St Charles Police Department
Police
Mason, Faith & Hoscheit DDS, Ltd.
Dentist
St.Charles Family Medicine
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St Charles Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St. Charles Fire Depatment - Station 3
Fire Station
Geneva Police Department
Police
Geneva Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kane County Sheriff
Police
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
Hospital
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting
Fire Station
Fox River & Countryside Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Geneva Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

St. Charles home prices are $303,000 - which is 73% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$303,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools A-

The St. Charles graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
57% D+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (11) B-
Lincoln Elem School
St Patrick School
Thompson Middle School
Bridges Academy
Haines Middle School
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Mid-Valley Satellite Classes
Wild Rose Elem School
Davis Primary School
Munhall Elem School
Fox Ridge School
Wredling Middle School
Williamsburg Elem School
Mansio Mens Montessori School
Harrison Street Elem School
Geneva Christian School
Kane Co Detention Center
Anderson Elem School
Heartland Elementary School
Western Avenue Elem School
Norton Creek Elementary School
Ferson Creek School
Geneva Middle Sch North
High Schools (8) F
Northeast Academy East
New Directions Program
Mades-Johnstone Center
Mid-Valley Transition Program
Mades-Johnstone Rssp
St Charles East High School
New Directions - Geneva
Geneva Community High School
St Charles North High School
Kane Co Detention Center
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles
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ratings A+

St. Charles has an overall rating of 90% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes A+
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St. Charles Area Facts

  • St. Charles has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • St. Charles crime rates are 32% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in St. Charles is 23% higher than the Illinois average

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St. Charles Illinois: Pride of the Fox 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) It was a joy living in St Charles Illinois, the city with 'Pride of the Fox' as a motto. Living in the west suburbs offered a multitude of amenities and nightlife activities. The city of over 33,000 in population is about 40 miles west of glitzy Chicago. One of the best things ab ...Read More out St. Charles is that it has the appeal of the big city without the hassle. It is a remarkably beautiful town to raise a family.

St. Charles sits amidst the Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River. It has numerous amenities, top rated schools, as well as a stable housing market. I love that St. Charles offers diverse employment opportunities for well-educated individuals as well as blue-collar specialists. Crime rates are comparatively low in the suburban and neighboring regions.

Some of the best areas in St. Charles are the Underground Railroad and the 40-mile Fox River Trail. Both attractions offer rich history as well as authenticity. Most sightseeing and events can be enjoyed in warmer months June, July, and August. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. Charles? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pottawatomie Park
      Delnor Woods Park
      Delnor Woods Park
      City Hall Park
      Baker Park
      Baker Park
      Boy Scout Island
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      Dunham Hunt Museum
      Saint Charles History Museum
      Arcada Theater
      Playhouse 38
      The Viking Ship
      Charlestowne 18
      Geneva Historical Society
      Otter Cove Aquatic Park

      Food & Drink

      Mixology
      Alter Brewing + Kitchen
      Forever Yogurt
      Alley64
      Smallcakes
      Kilwins
      The Jalapeno Grille
      Arby's

      B Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Charles? Of all people who commute, 4.9% take public transportation in St. Charles.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. Charles? The cost of living in St. Charles is 119/100 - which is 23% higher than Illinois.
      St. Charles
      119

      19% 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 St. Charles? St. Charles crime rates are 1,334, which are 32% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,334 per 100k people

      43% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      43% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      76%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in St. Charles? The median income in St. Charles is $102,414 which is 73% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $102,41485% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $50,46769% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      St.Charles Family Medicine

      A+ Housing

      What are St. Charles home prices? St. Charles home prices are $303,000 - which is 73% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $303,00064% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,38246% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      11% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does St. Charles have good schools? The St. Charles graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is St. Charles a good place to live? St. Charles has an overall rating of 90% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      8 total surveys

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