Livability Score

64
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Fairgrounds
Coffee Shop
PTCI
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Live Fresco
Coffee Shop
Whirlwind Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Live Cafe
Coffee Shop
Eastgate Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe Descrates
Coffee Shop
Wise Cup
Coffee Shop
The Happy Apple Pie Shop
Coffee Shop
Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
La Borra
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Taste of Brazil Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kribi Coffee
Coffee Shop
Blue Max Coffee
Coffee Shop
Friendly Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Somethin’ Sweet Donuts
Coffee Shop
Gina's Italian Ice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Señor Pan Café
Coffee Shop
I Due Mondi
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Oak Park River Forest Museum
Museum
Ernest Hemmingway Foundation
Museum
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
Attraction
Hemingway Museum
Museum
Scoville Park Outdoor Stage
Theatre Arts
Wonder Works Children's Museum
Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Museum
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center
Museum
Lake Theater
Cinema
AMC Showplace Galewood 14
Cinema
The Music Garden
Theatre Arts
The Actors Garden
Theatre Arts
Madison Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Circle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Knute Rockne Field
Stadium
Fitzgerald's
Nightclub
The Wire
Nightclub
16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Museum
Museum
Walt Disney Birthplace House
Museum
Striker Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum
Museum
The Olympic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Las Vegas Nightclub
Nightclub
Kimball Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Maywood Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (32) C+
Bitoy's SweeTreats
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
One Lake Brewing
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Winners Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Ted’s Place
Bar
B and V Lounge
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Uncle Remus
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (6) A+
Sankofa Center at AAABNA
Community Centre
Anderson Park Center
Community Centre
By The Hand Club for Kids
Community Centre
Longfellow Center
Community Centre
The Peace Corner Youth Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
BUILD
Community Centre
Austin Satellite Senior Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Off The Street Club
Community Centre
Howard Mohr Community Center
Community Centre
The Miracle Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Community Room
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Charter Fitness
Gym
Cicero Community Center
Community Centre
John D. & Alexandra C. Nichols Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Slate Arts
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Southshore Bakery
Bakery
Schweet Cheesecake
Bakery
Leamington Foods
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Biondillo Bakery
Bakery
Today’s Temptation
Bakery
Sugar Beet Co-op
Grocery Store
The Sugar Fixe
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Cloverhill Bakeries
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Carnival Grocery
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Las Delicias
Bakery
La Dulce Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Great American Bagel
Bakery
Kay's Bakery
Bakery
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Babushka Bakery
Bakery
Sherwood Room
Bakery
Parks (38) A+
Hazelnut Park
Park
Austin Park
Park
Stevenson Park
Park
Stevenson Playground
Playground
Beye School Playground
Playground
Austin Town Hall Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Whittier School Playground
Playground
Levin Park
Park
Davis Park
Park
Harvey Green
Park
Ridgeland Commons Park
Park
Taylor Park Playground
Playground
Kinzie Parkway Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Hatch School Playground
Playground
Sweet Clover Park
Park
Cheney Mansion
Park
Scoville Park
Park
St. Giles School Playground
Playground
Hubbard Park
Park
Scoville Park Playground
Playground
Scoville Park Playground Sand Pit
Playground
LaFollette Park
Park
Galewood Park
Park
Shops (55) A+
Boost Mobile
Electronics
PJ's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Marathon
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Lickbike.com
Bicycle
Bikefix
Bicycle
Citgo
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Barnard's Schwinn
Bicycle
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
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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, 28.4% take public transportation in Austin.
Public Transit Stops (389)
Stops & Stations A+
Chicago & Mayfield EB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Mayfield WB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Austin Terminal
Bus Stop
Chicago & Menard WB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Menard EB
Bus Stop
Austin & Chicago NB
Bus Stop
Austin & Chicago SB
Bus Stop
Austin & Superior
Bus Stop
Austin & Huron
Bus Stop
Austin & Iowa SB
Bus Stop
Austin & Erie NB
Bus Stop
Austin & Iowa NB
Bus Stop
Austin & Erie SB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Waller EB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Waller WB
Bus Stop
Austin & Ontario NB
Bus Stop
Austin & Augusta SB
Bus Stop
Austin & Ontario SB
Bus Stop
Austin & Augusta NB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Central EB
Bus Stop
Central & Chicago SB
Bus Stop
Central & Huron SB
Bus Stop
Central & Chicago NB
Bus Stop
Chicago & Central WB
Bus Stop
Central & Huron NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
28.4% A+
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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 B-

The cost of living in Austin is 98/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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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 F

Austin crime rates are 5,489 per 100k, which is 179% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
4,502 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
987 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in Austin is $36,124 - which is 39% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$36,124 F
Unemployment Rate
10.0% F
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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 B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
West Suburban Medical Center
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 96
Fire Station
Oak Park Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
PCC Austin Family Health Center
Clinic
Cook County Sheriff's Police Substation
Police
Chicago Police Department 15th District Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Park Police Department
Police
Oak Park Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Medical Arts Building
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 117
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Austin Health Center of Cook County
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Bryan C Schultz Dermatology
Doctor
Oak Park Pediatrics
Doctor
Reynolds Cosmetic Dental
Dentist
Loretto Hospital
Hospital
Chicago Police Department 25th District Station
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 113
Fire Station
Immediate Care of Oak Park
Clinic
Sear's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 68
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albany Park (B)

2. Armour Square (B)

3. Avondale (B)

4. Bridgeport (B)

5. Douglas (B)

housing B-

Austin home prices are $149,598 - which is 14% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$149,598 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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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 Austin graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
12% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (26) A+
St Paul Lutheran School
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
William Beye Elem School
Whittier Elem School
Howe Elem School
Ellington Elem School
St Angela Elementary School
Austin Bus & Entrepreneurship Hs
Austin Polytechnical Academy Hs
St Catherine Siena-St Lucy School
Young Elem School
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock Es
Hay Elem Community Academy
William Hatch Elem School
Moving Everest Charter School
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Percy Julian Middle School
Alcuin Montessori School
Depriest Elem School
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Lewis Elem School
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Nash Elem School
Kipp Chicago Charter Schools
Hope Excel Reaching The World Academy
High Schools (9) A+
Douglass Academy High School
Austin Career Education Center
Yccs-Austin Career Ed Cntr Hs
Austin College And Career Acad Hs
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Alop Academic Learning Program
Fenwick High School
Yccs-Westside Holistic Ldr Acad
Banner West Academy Hs
Noble St Chtr-Itw Speer Acad
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Prosser Career Academy Hs
Camelot Safe Acad - Garfield Park
Yccs-Scholastic Achievement Hs
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Legal Prep Academy Charter Hs
Trinity High School
North-Grand High School
Orr Academy High School
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col Prep
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Noble St Chtr-Rowe-Clark Ms Acad
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch
Morton Alternative Schools
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
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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 A-

Austin has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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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+)

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Austin, Chicago, IL Is The place to be 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 06, 2012) I lived in the Austin Chicago, Illinois area for several years. I love that the city has mass transit which allows residents the ability to save on gas as the prices for gas are steadily increasing. The area is very non transporation friendly as the AMC Showplace is a little over ...Read More a mile and a half along with several other cinemas and restaurants. Several food markets are also located in the area for convenience.

Looking for a meal sure to satisfy your hearty appetite? If so, be sure to visit one of my favorite restaurants MacArthur's. MacArthur's is a local soul food restaurant guaranteed not to disappoint your taste buds.

The wonderful thing about the Austin Chicago, Illinois area is being able to go downtown and visit the several main attractions to include: Navy Pier, Skydeck and Shedd aquarium. The downtown area of Chicago also is home to the Water Tower which boasts a great combination of shopping, dining and entertainment.

It has often been said that neighbors have fences in the area because the residents like to keep to themselves. My experience has been that people in the area very friendly and are quick to offer a helping hand.

One area of continued improvement would be to better educate the students in the area where it has been noted that the area was identified as having numerous failing schools. On the other hand one of the most successful schools in the area is the KIPP Ascend Charter School which is a tuition free college prepatory middle school. Although attempts are being made to improve the education of kids in the area there is still a long way to go.
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Austin? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hazelnut Park
      Austin Park
      Stevenson Park
      Stevenson Playground
      Beye School Playground
      Austin Town Hall Park
      Anderson Park
      Whittier School Playground

      Entertainment

      Oak Park River Forest Museum
      Ernest Hemmingway Foundation
      Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
      Hemingway Museum
      Scoville Park Outdoor Stage
      Wonder Works Children's Museum
      Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
      Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center

      Food & Drink

      Bitoy's SweeTreats
      Church's Chicken
      One Lake Brewing
      Subway
      Domino's
      Subway
      Subway
      Baskin-Robbins

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Austin? Of all people who commute, 28.4% take public transportation in Austin.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Austin? The cost of living in Austin is 98/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      Austin
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Austin? Austin crime rates are 5,489, which are 179% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,489 per 100k people

      136% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      136% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Austin? The median income in Austin is $36,124 which is 39% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $36,12435% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,96243% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      114% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Austin 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

      B- Housing

      What are Austin home prices? Austin home prices are $149,598 - which is 14% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $149,59819% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $84411% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      F Schools

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

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      12%

      75% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Austin a good place to live? Austin has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      74%

      3 total surveys

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