Livability Score

73
/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 D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) F
Orlin Trapp Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Bertrand Lanes
Bowling Alley
Sunset Bowl
Bowling Alley
Clockwise Theatre
Theatre Arts
Clockwise Theatre
Theatre Arts
Genesee Theater
Theatre Arts
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Attraction
Dandelion Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Haines Museum
Museum
Goodfellow Hall
Theatre Arts
Jack Benny Center For The Arts
Theatre Arts
Brunswick Zone Bowling
Bowling Alley
Sprocket Rockets
Attraction
Goliath
Attraction
Rocky Road Rescue
Attraction
Roaring Rapids
Attraction
Yahoo River
Attraction
Crazy Bus
Attraction
Logger's Run
Attraction
Yukon Territory Stage
Theatre Arts
Fiddler's Fling
Attraction
Wild Waters
Attraction
Lobster Lob
Attraction
The Flash: Vertical Velocity
Attraction
Aquaman Splashdown
Attraction
Food and Drink (34) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Fort Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Brown's Chicken
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
El Famous Burrito
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Hillery's Ribs & Barbecue
Fast Food
Shirl's
Fast Food
Rodis Sunset Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Great Lakes MWR Fieldhouse
Gym
FitNation
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Lewis Produce Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Carniceria y Fruteria el Mexicano
Grocery Store
Lewis Produce Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
La Mexicanita
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Commissary
Grocery Store
Parks (92) B
Hinkston Park
Park
Christine Thompson Park
Park
Christine Thompson Park
Park
Yeoman Park
Park
Park in the Glen
Park
Shaw Park
Park
Armory Park
Park
Howard Ganster Pool
Park
Betty Limbrunner Park
Park
University Park
Park
Belvidere Park
Park
Kocal Field
Park
Plonien Park
Park
Larsen Park
Park
Ben Diamond Memorial Park
Park
Ben Diamond Memorial Park
Park
Grand Avenue Park
Park
Powell Park
Park
Ray Bradbury Park
Park
Kirk Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Dugdale Park
Park
Upton Park
Park
Shops (39) C+
Amoco
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Marathon
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Ross
Department Store
rue21
Clothing
Metrolink IL LLC
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Shalimar Grocery
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Burlington
Department Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
DTLR
Shoes
dd's Discounts
Department Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Urban Wood Goods
Furniture
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Waukegan.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
3001 Grand Ave
Bus Stop
3010 Grand Ave
Bus Stop
Grand & McAree
Bus Stop
Glen Flora & McAree
Bus Stop
Washington St & Washington Ter
Bus Stop
1701-1725 N McAree Rd
Bus Stop
Grand & Pine Grove
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Dilger
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Keller
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Birch
Bus Stop
3111 Belvidere Rd
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Staben
Bus Stop
Washington & Jackson
Bus Stop
Belvidere & Knight
Bus Stop
654 S Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
Washington & Greenleaf EB
Bus Stop
671 S Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
Washington & Greenleaf WB
Bus Stop
Grand & Genessee
Bus Stop
Grand & Genessee
Bus Stop
County & Washington
Bus Stop
Grand & Genessee
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Glen Flora
Bus Stop
Genessee & Washington
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Glen Flora
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.1% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Waukegan is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D-

Waukegan crime rates are 3,013 per 100k, which is 53% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,574 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
439 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Waukegan is $53,778 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$53,778 D-
Unemployment Rate
4.9% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Vista Medical Center West
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waukegan Fire Station #3
Fire Station
Waukegan Police Department
Police
Lake County Sheriff's Office
Police
Vista Medical Center East
Hospital
Waukegan Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Gurnee Police Department
Police
North Central Community Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Waukegan Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Beach Park Fire Department
Fire Station
North Chicago Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Waukegan home prices are $140,300 - which is 20% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$140,300 D
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools F

The Waukegan graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (26) D-
Glenwood Elementary School
Immanuel Evangelical School
Whittier Elem School
Shelia Daniels Christian Academy
Washington Elem School
Daniel Webster Middle School
Hyde Park Elem School
Clearview Elem School
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Lions Mathematics & Science Christian Academy
Robert E Abbott Middle School
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Glen Flora Elem School
Spaulding Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
St Anastasia Catholic School
Oakdale Elem School
North Elem School
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Jack Benny Middle School
Greenwood Elem School
Little Fort Elem School
Viking School
Carman-Buckner Elem School
High Schools (2) F
Waukegan High School
North Chicago Community High Sch
Lake County Baptist School
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ratings F

Waukegan has an overall rating of 47% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B
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Waukegan is no good 1 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 01, 2019) I moved here for a short while and regretted it. The city is run down, very dirty, roads are filled with pot holes and they never seem to get fixed. Property taxes are to high here i would never buy a home here. the taxes here doesn't seem to go to anything important such as fixi ...Read More ng the roads or keeping the crime low. Crime ridden city and I do not feel safe any time I am in this city. I would not recommend that anybody tries to enjoy the night life here it is unsafe. I had a friend go to a club in waukegan and almost got robbed. There are nothing positive to do in this city if you want to have some fun you will not have it here. The school system is among the worst in the area I would never enroll my child in a school in here. No good places to eat. The traffic is horrible people drive unsafe. If you are looking at waukegan keep looking this place is trash. Read Less
Beware of Waukegan's Predator Style Traffic Enforcement via Video Cameras 0.5 rating By frodo714 ( Mar 07, 2016) I recently went to Waukegan to play in a basketball tournament. Waukegan has an outstanding basketball facility (the Field House). However, I must say that my initial fond memories of Waukegan have dimmed considerably over the past few weeks as I and several other attendees of ...Read More the tournament have begun to receive traffic violation notices via mail. These traffic violations were generated by an apparently ubiquitous traffic video camera system operated by the city. This predator style of traffic law enforcement for minor violations directed at visitors is so reminiscent of “speed traps” that were once common in small backward towns in the Southern United States. As such, I have a lingering bad memory of Waukegan and would not willingly return there in the future. Read Less
Waukegan, IL - A Lovely City on the Shore of Lake Michigan 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2010) My family visited Waukegan in July 2008 for my brother's graduation from the Great Lakes Naval Station. We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel was clean and comfortable and located in a nice part of the city. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint i ...Read More s that there was a misunderstanding about the hot breakfast. I thought it was included with the stay, but there was a charge of $8.95 per person. The mistake may have very well been on my end. Either way, I'd suggest walking over to the Denny's next door for a cheaper and equal quality meal.

There are several things to do and attractions to see in the city of Waukegan. My husband and I strolled along Waukegan Harbor and watched the sailboats drifting by. I recommend the ice cream shop and the deli there in the harbor shops. It's hard to go wrong with ice cream! Even though I'm not a huge theme park person, we went to Six Flags Great America. There are more than enough rides to take up an entire day there. We had a great time celebrating my brother's graduation in Waukegan! Read Less
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Waukegan, IL - A Lovely City on the Shore of Lake Michigan 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2010) My family visited Waukegan in July 2008 for my brother's graduation from the Great Lakes Naval Station. We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel was clean and comfortable and located in a nice part of the city. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint i ...Read More s that there was a misunderstanding about the hot breakfast. I thought it was included with the stay, but there was a charge of $8.95 per person. The mistake may have very well been on my end. Either way, I'd suggest walking over to the Denny's next door for a cheaper and equal quality meal.

There are several things to do and attractions to see in the city of Waukegan. My husband and I strolled along Waukegan Harbor and watched the sailboats drifting by. I recommend the ice cream shop and the deli there in the harbor shops. It's hard to go wrong with ice cream! Even though I'm not a huge theme park person, we went to Six Flags Great America. There are more than enough rides to take up an entire day there. We had a great time celebrating my brother's graduation in Waukegan! Read Less

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      D- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Hinkston Park
      Christine Thompson Park
      Christine Thompson Park
      Yeoman Park
      Park in the Glen
      Shaw Park
      Armory Park
      Howard Ganster Pool

      Entertainment

      Orlin Trapp Auditorium
      Bertrand Lanes
      Sunset Bowl
      Clockwise Theatre
      Clockwise Theatre
      Genesee Theater
      Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
      Dandelion Art Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Little Fort Liquors
      Subway
      Papa John's
      Popeyes
      KFC
      Burger King
      Dunkin'

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Waukegan? Of all people who commute, 3.1% take public transportation in Waukegan.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waukegan? The cost of living in Waukegan is 98/100 - which is 2% higher than Illinois.
      Waukegan
      98

      2% 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 Waukegan? Waukegan crime rates are 3,013, which are 53% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,013 per 100k people

      30% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      30% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      15%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Waukegan? The median income in Waukegan is $53,778 which is 9% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $53,7783% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,82717% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      5% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Vista Medical Center East
      Vista Medical Center West

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Waukegan home prices? Waukegan home prices are $140,300 - which is 20% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $140,30024% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9763% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      24% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Waukegan have good schools? The Waukegan graduation rate is 66% - which is 22% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      20% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      36% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Waukegan a good place to live? Waukegan has an overall rating of 47% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      37%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      9 total surveys

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