Livability Score

61
/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 (1) F
Pastel! Cakes and More
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Razpachos Neveria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe L’Appetito
Coffee Shop
Café Espresso
Coffee Shop
Euro Café
Coffee Shop
Bin 5700
Coffee Shop
Big Shoulders Coffee
Coffee Shop
Barista
Coffee Shop
Cafe Two07
Coffee Shop
Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Revive Club & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sputnik Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Karolinka Club
Coffee Shop
Xurro
Coffee Shop
T Opera Cafe
Coffee Shop
Green Tomato Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Frida Cafe Galeria
Coffee Shop
A Cup of Joe
Coffee Shop
Vero Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
Holy Grounds
Coffee Shop
Mission House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Jedlica Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
Museum
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum
Town Hall Bowl
Bowling Alley
AMC Cicero 14
Cinema
IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
Theatre Arts
Lawn Lanes
Bowling Alley
Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago
Theatre Arts
Gallager
Attraction
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Theatre Arts
Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Bridgeport Art Center
Theatre Arts
The Olympic Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Ford City 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (7) A-
Illinois Bar & Grill On 47th
Bar
Watra Night Club
Bar
Chicago Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
The Apartment Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
De Colores
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
MaddAnthonys Bar & Grill
Bar
Michael’s Sport Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
George's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Charter Fitness
Gym
Gads Hill Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center
Community Centre
Cicero Community Center
Community Centre
LCHC Senior Day Services
Community Centre
Latinos Progresando Resource Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Central Bakery
Bakery
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Winfar Foods
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Le Paris Bakery
Bakery
Le Paris Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Monterrey Bakery
Bakery
La Gloria Supermarket
Grocery Store
BomBon Cafe
Bakery
Don Pan Bakery
Bakery
La France Bakery
Bakery
West Lawn Market
Grocery Store
Supermercado El Guero
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Tom Tom Tamale & Bakery Company
Bakery
Le Paris Bakery
Bakery
La-Concha
Bakery
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Grecias Bakery
Bakery
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Kujawa Park
Park
Irma C. Ruiz Park
Park
Curie Park
Park
Archer Park
Park
Strohacker Park
Park
Le Claire Courts - Hearst Community Center
Park
Vittum Park
Park
Park No. 468
Park
Senka Park
Park
Pasteur Park
Park
Rocket Park
Playground
Central Stickey Park District
Park
Job Corps Riverbank
Park
Piotrowski Park
Park
Sahs Park
Playground
Edward Kelly Park
Park
Brighton Park
Park
Cicero Community Park
Park
Drexel Park
Park
Drexel Park
Park
Duck Pond Park
Park
Miami Park
Park
Cicero Park
Park
Park No. 585
Park
Park Number 528
Park
Shops (10) A+
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
PetSmart
Pets
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Foot Locker
Shoes
Citgo
Convenience Store
Lux Nail Studio
Beauty
Discovery Clothing Company
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
See more Archer Heights amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Douglas (A+)

2. South Shore (A+)

3. Washington Park (A+)

4. Beverly (A+)

5. North Lawndale (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 28.5% take public transportation in Archer Heights.
Public Transit Stops (68)
Stops & Stations A+
Pulaski & 45th Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 46th Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 46th Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 45th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Karlov
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 44th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Karlov
Bus Stop
47th Street & Pulaski
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 47th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Keeler
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 44th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Keeler
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 47th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Pulaski
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 43rd Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Kildare
Bus Stop
47th Street & Springfield
Bus Stop
47th Street & Springfield
Bus Stop
47th Street & Kildare
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 43rd Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Pulaski & 42nd Place
Bus Stop
47th Street & Kostner
Bus Stop
47th Street & Hamlin
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
28.5% A+
See more Archer Heights commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albany Park (A+)

2. Archer Heights (A+)

3. Armour Square (A+)

4. Ashburn (A+)

5. Auburn Gresham (A+)

cost of living C

The cost of living in Archer Heights is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
See more Archer Heights cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Englewood (A+)

3. South Deering (A)

4. South Chicago (A)

5. Fuller Park (A)

crime C

Archer Heights crime rates are 2,447 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,134 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
313 crimes per 100k C+
See more Archer Heights crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Edison Park (A+)

2. Forest Glen (A+)

3. Norwood Park (A+)

4. Mount Greenwood (A+)

5. O'hare (A)

employment D-

The median income in Archer Heights is $36,405 - which is 39% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$36,405 F
Unemployment Rate
8.7% F
See more Archer Heights employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Edgewater (A+)

2. Dunning (A+)

3. Near South Side (A+)

4. Jefferson Park (A+)

5. Garfield Ridge (A+)

health C-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 34
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 65
Fire Station
Esperanza Brighton Park
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Stickney Township Central Clinic
Clinic
Central Stickney Fire Department
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 88
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 99
Fire Station
ACCESS Hawthorne Family Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alta Dental
Dentist
Cicero Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 8th District
Police
ACCESS Centro Médico
Clinic
Cook County Sherrif's Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more Archer Heights health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albany Park (B)

2. Armour Square (B)

3. Avondale (B)

4. Bridgeport (B)

5. Douglas (B)

housing C

Archer Heights home prices are $186,394 - which is 7% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$186,394 B
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Archer Heights housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Garfield Ridge (A+)

2. Chatham (A+)

3. Ashburn (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. South Chicago (A+)

schools F

The Archer Heights graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (4) A+
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Campus
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Edwards Elem School
St Bruno Elementary School
Academy For Global Citizenship
Hearst Elem School
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Columbia Explorers Elem Academy
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Gunsaulus Elem Scholastic Academy
Hernandez Middle School
Our Lady Of The Snows School
Sawyer Elem School
Sandoval Elem School
Pope John Paul Ii Catholic School
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Cmps
Davis N Elem School
Peck Elem School
St Gall Elementary School
Pasteur Elem School
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Campus
Charles J Sahs Elem School
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Campus
Calmeca Acad Elem School
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Cmps
High Schools (2) A+
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Curie Metropolitan High School
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria
Pathways In Education Brighton Pa
Hancock College Preparatory Hs
Solorio Academy High School
Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
Kelly High School
Infinity Math Science & Tech Hs
School Of Social Justice Hs
World Language High School
Multicultural Acad Scholarshp Hs
Hubbard High School
Gage Park High School
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
York Alternative High School
Farragut Career Academy Hs
Peace And Education Coalition Hs
Ombudsman Chicago South
Spry Community Links High School
Our Lady Of Tepeyac High School
Kennedy High School
Ihsca Charter High School
See more Archer Heights education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Edison Park (A+)

3. Loop (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. North Center (A)

ratings F

Archer Heights has an overall rating of 26% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
See more Archer Heights user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Morgan Park (A+)

3. Lincoln Park (A+)

4. East Side (A+)

5. Edison Park (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Archer Heights, Chicago, IL Area Guide

Photo of Chicago, IL
( 2 Ratings )

Living in Archer Heights, Chicago, IL

Ranks better than 61% of areas Follow

Archer Heights Area Facts

  • Archer Heights has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Archer Heights crime rates are 33% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Archer Heights is 9% lower than the Chicago average

What do the locals think about Archer Heights?

Based on 2 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Archer Heights Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Chicago, IL
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Archer Heights Reviews

Write a review about Archer Heights Tell people what you like or don't like about Archer Heights…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Archer Heights?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Chicago, IL Livability

      vs

      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Kujawa Park
      Irma C. Ruiz Park
      Curie Park
      Archer Park
      Strohacker Park
      Le Claire Courts - Hearst Community Center
      Vittum Park
      Park No. 468

      Entertainment

      Jedlica Performing Arts Center
      Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
      Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
      Town Hall Bowl
      AMC Cicero 14
      IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
      Lawn Lanes
      Firehouse Community Arts Center of Chicago

      Food & Drink

      Illinois Bar & Grill On 47th
      Watra Night Club
      Chicago Sports Bar & Grill
      The Apartment Lounge
      Wendy's
      De Colores
      Burger King
      Pizza Hut Delivery

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Archer Heights? Of all people who commute, 28.5% take public transportation in Archer Heights.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Archer Heights? The cost of living in Archer Heights is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
      Archer Heights
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Archer Heights? Archer Heights crime rates are 2,447, which are 24% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,447 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 41

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Archer Heights? The median income in Archer Heights is $36,405 which is 39% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $36,40534% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,19339% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      86% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      C Housing

      What are Archer Heights home prices? Archer Heights home prices are $186,394 - which is 7% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $186,3941% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0207% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Archer Heights have good schools? The Archer Heights graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Archer Heights a good place to live? Archer Heights has an overall rating of 26% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      26%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      26%

      2 total surveys

      Chicago neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Chicago for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Chicago for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Chicago
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024