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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Steam Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Cafe Calbay
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tates Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Owl and Lark
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe del Sol
Coffee Shop
Gosia's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Loca Mocha Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
GoApe Ropes Course
Attraction
Memorial Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Compassion Factory
Art Gallery
La Grange Art League Gallery
Art Gallery
Ekdahl House Museum
Museum
La Grange Theater
Cinema
Graue Mill
Museum
Western Springs Water Tower
Museum
Saddle Billed Stork
Attraction
White Stork
Attraction
Red river hog
Attraction
Yellow-backed Duiker
Attraction
Addax
Attraction
Okapi
Attraction
Yellow-backed Duiker
Attraction
Red Flanked Duiker
Attraction
Okapi
Attraction
Mexican Gray Wolf
Attraction
Grevy's Zebra
Attraction
Giraffe Feeding Area
Attraction
Polar Bear
Attraction
Naturalist Outpost
Attraction
Kill Site
Attraction
Reticulated Giraffe
Attraction
Klipspringer
Attraction
Food and Drink (8) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Donald's Famous Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Ino's Tacos
Fast Food
Level Up
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Cork Keg & Spirits
Alcohol
Nick's Pizza & Beef
Fast Food
Andy's Frozen Custard
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Cordial Inn
Bar
La Michoacana
Sweets
Brookfield Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Blue Water
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Studio 8
Gym
The Local Workout
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Focus Om
Gym
Dailey Method
Gym
Get In Shape For Women
Gym
Elite Fitness And Gym
Gym
SET Fitness Strength and Endurance Training
Gym
Community Center
Community Centre
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Galloping Ghost Gama
Gym
American Sokol
Gym
Sokal Spirit Family Fitness
Gym
Yoga by Degrees
Gym
Stretch Zone
Gym
Strive Village
Gym
Saint Barbara Parish Center
Community Centre
Hollywood House
Community Centre
Scout Cabin
Community Centre
CrossFit Posted
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fruitful Yield
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Dinner Club
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Tischler's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Aracely's
Bakery
Olivaceto
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kirschbaum's Bakery
Bakery
Berkeley Finer Foods
Grocery Store
Berkeley Finer Foods
Grocery Store
Casey's Market
Butcher
Western Springs Fruit Store
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Torres Supermercado
Grocery Store
Carnicerias Jimenez Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Corner Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Park To Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
High Ridge Park
Park
Old Schoolhouse Community Garden
Park
Community Park
Park
Mayfair Park
Park
Sweetbriar Park
Park
Camberly Park
Park
Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve
Park
Gladstone Park
Park
Drury Lane Park
Park
Hainesworth Park
Park
Norfolk Park
Park
Robin Hood Park
Park
Stone and Monroe Park
Park
Cerran Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Forest Glen Park
Park
Forest Glen Park Playground
Playground
Thiele Park
Park
Thiele Park Memorial Park District
Park
Yena Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Northeast Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Beach Oak Park
Park
Shops (8) F
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Jeannie's
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Shingle Company Construction, Inc.
Home Improvement
Stanley Exteriors
Home Improvement
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
T-Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dina's Great Cuts
Hairdresser
LaGrange Park Antique Mall
Furniture
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Symmetry Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Heart's Desire
Furniture
Shell
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Phillip's
Florist
Citgo
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Westchester.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations A+
Cermak & Mayfair WB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Mayfair EB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Boeger WB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Boeger EB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Westwood
Bus Stop
Cermak & Mannheim / LaGrange WB
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Cermak SB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Mannheim / LaGrange EB
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Balmoral/Dorchester
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Cermak NB
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Bond
Bus Stop
Cermak & Wolf EB
Bus Stop
Cermak & Wolf WB
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Canterbury
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Chaucer
Bus Stop
Cermak & Westbrook
Bus Stop
Canterbury & Balmoral
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Dickens
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Kipling
Bus Stop
Mannheim & Cambridge
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Hasse
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Oakridge
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Center
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Highridge/Fencl
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Mannheim
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.2% B
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Westchester is 115/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B

Westchester crime rates are 1,620 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,384 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
236 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Westchester is $88,861 - which is 50% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$88,861 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Clinic
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Concepts
Dentist
Westchester Police Department
Police
Westchester Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Central Police Station
Police
Brannick Clinic of Natural Medicine
Doctor
La Grange Park Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Generations Family Dentistry
Dentist
1st Family Dental
Dentist
Ogden Family Dentistry
Dentist
Webster Dental Care
Dentist
La Grange Park Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
La Grange Park Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hillside Police Department
Police
Hillside Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Loyola Medicine
Doctor
Brookpark Medical Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Women's Care Center
Doctor
United Shockwave Services
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Westchester home prices are $244,900 - which is 40% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$244,900 A
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools C+

The Westchester graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Westchester Christian School
Westchester Primary School
Westchester Intermediate School
Divine Providence School
Immanuel Christian Academy
Divine Infant Jesus School
Westchester Middle School
Hillside Elem School
Forest Road Elem School
Barnsdale Road School
Lincoln Elementary School
Brook Park Elem School
Lindop Elem School
Butler Junior High School
Ogden Ave Elem School
Komarek Elem School
St Francis Xavier School
Kensington School Of Lagrange
Montessori Childrens Community
Roosevelt Elem School
Little Peoples Country
John Laidlaw Elem School
Mcclure Jr High School
S E Gross Middle School
Ladse-Comm Develop
High Schools (1) C-
Westchester Christian School
West 40-Sr. Plus
Proviso West High School
Nazareth Academy
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
Ladse-Dhh Transition Cntr
Harbor Academy Reg Safe Sch Prg
Ladse-Project Search
Lyons Twp High Sch
Paec Alternative High School
Proviso Area Except Child Center
Timothy Christian Schools
Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School
Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs
Word Of God Christian Academy
Proviso East High School
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ratings B-

Westchester has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Westchester has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westchester crime rates are 18% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Westchester is 19% higher than the Illinois average

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A Welcoming City 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) This small village has a quaint charm and is has extraordinary events held every month by the community. It is full of beautiful homes that create an inviting hometown feeling in this city. I personally visit the park and recreational centers regularly. It is a wonderful place to ...Read More live if you have children because of the multitude of fun activities.

Since I have been living in Westchester, IL, I have found work on a consistent basis, and there has always been an apartment available for me to rent. The crime rate is low, and the streets are secure with watchful neighbors that keep an eye out for danger.

I like the weather, and there is always an outdoorsy event that I can join. Even though the cost of living is high, the perks that you get for living here make it worth the money. Not many cities can measure up to the stable economy and the friendly atmosphere provided in this town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      High Ridge Park
      Old Schoolhouse Community Garden
      Community Park
      Mayfair Park
      Sweetbriar Park
      Camberly Park
      Salt Creek Woods Nature Preserve
      Gladstone Park

      Entertainment

      GoApe Ropes Course
      Memorial Park Amphitheater
      The Compassion Factory
      La Grange Art League Gallery
      Ekdahl House Museum
      La Grange Theater
      Graue Mill
      Western Springs Water Tower

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Papa John's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Dunkin'

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westchester? Of all people who commute, 5.2% take public transportation in Westchester.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westchester? The cost of living in Westchester is 115/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
      Westchester
      115

      15% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westchester? Westchester crime rates are 1,620, which are 18% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,620 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      57%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westchester? The median income in Westchester is $88,861 which is 50% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $88,86161% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,86847% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Westchester home prices? Westchester home prices are $244,900 - which is 40% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $244,90033% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,47455% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      92%

      44% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Westchester have good schools? The Westchester graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Westchester a good place to live? Westchester has an overall rating of 69% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      69%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      6 total surveys

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