Livability Score

76
/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 some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Al Khobar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Calibre Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
School House Museum
Museum
Sunny Hill Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Atcher Island
Water Park
Poplar Creek Bowl
Bowling Alley
Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center of South Barrington
Attraction
AMC South Barrington 24
Cinema
Ipic Theaters
Cinema
NOW Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (18) D-
Chicago Loop
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
4-T Liquors
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Nana's Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Papa Saverio's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Streamwood Community Center
Community Centre
Hanover Township Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Hanover Park Community Center
Community Centre
Bartlett Community Center
Community Centre
Community Recreation Center (CRC)
Community Centre
The Endorphin Effect
Gym
Scott R. Triphahn Community Center & Ice Arena
Community Centre
EastSide Recreation
Gym
Main Event
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Star Foods
Grocery Store
San Junita Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets
Grocery Store
Parks (110) A+
Shady Oaks Park
Park
Berkley Park
Park
Berkley Park
Park
Dolphin Park
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
Aquarius Park
Park
Dolphin Park
Park
Grow Park
Park
Brookstone Park
Park
Brookstone Park Playground
Playground
Countryside Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Vine Park
Park
Woodland Heights Park
Park
Walnut Park
Park
Woodland Heights Park
Park
Kollar Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Vine Park
Park
Rahlfs Woods Park
Park
Hoosier Grove Playground
Playground
Friendship Park
Playground
Shops (16) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Creative Nails 2
Beauty
Lavish Beauty Bar
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Discovery Clothing Company
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Never Ending Cycles
Bicycle
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Walmart Vision Center
Optician
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Banburry Fair
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Streamwood.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
D-
Park & Brunswick
Bus Stop
Park & Library
Bus Stop
Park & Library
Bus Stop
Barrington & Schaumburg
Bus Stop
Bartlett
Transit Station
Barrington & Golf
Bus Stop
Barrington & Walnut
Bus Stop
Golf & Barrington
Bus Stop
Lake & Church (Metra) WB
Bus Stop
Lake & Church (Metra) EB
Bus Stop
Hanover Park
Transit Station
Golf & Knollwood
Bus Stop
St. Alexius Medical Center
Bus Stop
Golf & Walnut/Moon Lake
Bus Stop
Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-n-Ride EB
Bus Stop
Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-n-Ride Station
Bus Station
Pace I-90/Barrington Road Park-n-Ride WB
Bus Stop
Schaumburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Streamwood is 112/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime A

Streamwood crime rates are 968 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
786 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
182 crimes per 100k
A
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employment A+

The median income in Streamwood is $88,917 - which is 50% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$88,917
A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health D+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Clinic
Streamwood Police Department
Police
Streamwood Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Streamwood Smiles
Dentist
Sutton Lake Dental Care
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
Hospital
Alexian Brothers Medical Group
Clinic
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bartlett Police Department
Police
Clare Oaks
Nursing Home
Hanover Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Hanover Park Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center
Hospital
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
St. Alexius Medical Plaza
Hospital
Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northwest Dermatology, Dr. Leslie Beaird
Doctor
Prairie Pointe Medical Building
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Streamwood home prices are $205,900 - which is 18% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$205,900
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools D-

The Streamwood graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
26%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (9) A
Oakhill Elem School
Streamwood Montessori
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Hanover Countryside Elem School
Ridge Circle Elem School
Sunnydale Elem School
Heritage Elem School
Glenbrook Elem School
Parkwood Elem School
Bartlett Elem School
Laurel Hill Elem School
Betel Christian School
Albert Einstein Elem School
Clare Woods Academy
Ontarioville Elem School
Anne Fox Elem School
Hanover Highlands Elem School
Elizabeth Blackwell Elem School
Liberty Elem School
Hilltop Elementary School
Campanelli Elem School
Christian Corner Children'S Center
Timber Trails Elementary School
Hoover Math And Science Academy
Centennial School
High Schools (3) F
Parkland Preparatory Academy
Streamwood High School
Betel Christian School
Clare Woods Academy
Bartlett High School
Elgin High School
Schaumburg High School
Institute Of Islamic Education
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ratings B+

Streamwood has an overall rating of 77% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Streamwood Area Facts

  • Streamwood has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Streamwood crime rates are 51% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Streamwood is 17% higher than the Illinois average
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The Best of Both Worlds 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Living in Streamwood is amazing. I never thought I was one for small cities. I grew up in Chicago and was used to endless shopping trips and tons of takeout options. I didn't learn to cook until I was halfway through my 20's. As age slowed me down, however, I started craving a sl ...Read More ower pace of life, but I didn't want to move far from my family or give up my job.

When I found Streamwood, I realized that I didn't have to. Sure, it can be a bit pricey to live in, but so can Chicago. It is a suburb of the city, so in reality I can still do all the shopping I want. The commute is a bit longer, but still doable, and I can read on the way or take a nap if I'm careful. The suburb itself is cozy and peaceful, the best areas in Streamwood being the parks, lakes. and the beautiful Villa Olivia golf course, which I've spent many Saturday mornings at. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Shady Oaks Park
      Berkley Park
      Berkley Park
      Dolphin Park
      Bartlett Park
      Bartlett Park
      Aquarius Park
      Dolphin Park

      Entertainment

      School House Museum
      Sunny Hill Park Splash Pad
      Atcher Island
      Poplar Creek Bowl
      Goebbert's Farm & Garden Center of South Barrington
      AMC South Barrington 24
      Ipic Theaters
      NOW Arena

      Food & Drink

      Chicago Loop
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Panera Bread
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      4-T Liquors
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Streamwood? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Streamwood.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors