Livability Score

69
/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 (2) F
CoCo's Cafe
Coffee Shop
It's All Good
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Platen Press Printing Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (19) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Pit Stop
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
CJ's Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Pizza House
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Droopy Dogs
Fast Food
Fritz Corner
Alcohol
Zion Oasis
Sweets
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hoeksema's
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Al's Tap & Package Liquor
Bar
Hillary's Barbecue
Fast Food
Cardinal Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (6) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Harbor Centrella Foods
Grocery Store
Healthy Yums
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
La Mexicanita
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (54) A+
Joanna Park
Park
Galilee Park
Park
David Park
Park
Salem Boulevard Park
Park
Beulah Park
Park
Bethesda Boulevard Park
Park
Horizon Village Park
Park
Hermon Park
Park
William's Park
Park
Bethany Avenue Park
Park
Shiloh Park
Park
Daniel Park
Park
Shiloh Park
Park
Lebanon Park
Park
Lorelei Acres Park
Park
Shiloh Boulevard Park
Park
Elizabeth Park
Park
Timothy Park
Park
Aaron Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Sharon Park
Park
Edina Park
Park
Canaan Park
Park
Meadow Creek Park
Park
Shops (22) F
Ins Petroleum
Convenience Store
Murphy USA
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Omni Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Thomas' Hair Styling
Hairdresser
Anna's Market
Convenience Store
Fortner's Jewelry
Fashion
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
Oh Yes!!! Hair Designs
Hairdresser
B & G Men's Suits
Clothing
Zion Schwinn Cyclery
Bicycle
Zion Antique Mall
Furniture
Marathon
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Clark
Convenience Store
Bark N Call Pet Shop & Grooming
Pets
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Marathon Gas Station
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Zion.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations D-
Joppa & 21st Street
Bus Stop
21st Street & Sheridan
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Shiloh
Bus Stop
Sherdian & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Zion
Transit Station
Winthrop Harbor
Transit Station
Sheridan & Ames
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Wadsworth
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Zion is 97/100 - which is equal to Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D-

Zion crime rates are 2,460 per 100k, which is 25% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,955 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
505 crimes per 100k F
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employment C-

The median income in Zion is $56,819 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$56,819 D
Unemployment Rate
5.6% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Zion Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Zion Police Department
Police
Osco Drug
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Zion Fire Station #1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Winthrop Harbor Police Department
Police
Winthrop Harbor Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Beach Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Waukegan Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Zion home prices are $137,700 - which is 21% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$137,700 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Zion graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
15% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Beulah Park Elem School
West Elementary School
Our Saviors Lutheran School
Shiloh Park Elem School
Beach Park Middle School
Elmwood Elem School
Westfield School
East Elementary School
North Prairie Jr High
Kenneth Murphy School
Our Lady Of Humility School
Oak Crest School
Prairie Trail School
Howe Elementary School
Lake County Baptist School
H R Mccall Elem School
High Schools (3) F
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Lake County Baptist School
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ratings F

Zion has an overall rating of 50% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes F
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Boring keep driving..... 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 21, 2021) There is nothing as far as nightlife (besides the loud music from your neighbor or cars parked or driving by). Community zilch..Attractions? Your guess is as good as mine. Dining? Laugh out loud if you consider fast food restaurants..I am finally moving this summer. Thank good ...Read More ness. Read Less
The Clean City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love the historical base that Zion Illinois holds within the city. Those who reside here enjoy a small community with a strong business base all while being backed by an unseen religious background. This is a city with a strong background.

Being a smaller city in the big state ...Read More of Illinois, Zion offers you a small dose of the city life without polluting the lifestyle in the larger areas. If your looking for order, this is a great place to be. Before the city was built, the entire city was planned out for the greatest efficiency. Houses face east and west to create lower need for utilities. Zion Illinois is a clean city and they pride themselves on keeping it this way.

A lot of parks are located in this city and are enjoyed by the residents. To relax, enjoy the most direct route to Illinois Beach State Park. Overall, living in Zion Illinois provides a peaceful atmosphere while still enjoying the city life. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Joanna Park
      Galilee Park
      David Park
      Salem Boulevard Park
      Beulah Park
      Bethesda Boulevard Park
      Horizon Village Park
      Hermon Park

      Entertainment

      Platen Press Printing Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Domino's
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      The Pit Stop
      Dunkin'
      Little Caesars
      CJ's Donuts

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Zion? Of all people who commute, 2.4% take public transportation in Zion.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Zion? The cost of living in Zion is 97/100 - which is equal to Illinois.
      Zion
      97

      3% 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 Zion? Zion crime rates are 2,460, which are 25% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,460 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -25%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Zion? The median income in Zion is $56,819 which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $56,8193% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,34522% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      21% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Zion home prices? Zion home prices are $137,700 - which is 21% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $137,70025% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,07814% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Zion have good schools? The Zion graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      69% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Zion a good place to live? Zion has an overall rating of 50% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      4 total surveys

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