Livability Score

65
/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
Stony’s Palace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heritage Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Chef Sara's Cafe
Coffee Shop
South Shore Brew
Coffee Shop
Dulce's Café
Coffee Shop
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
Robust Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Build Coffee
Coffee Shop
Harper Cafe
Coffee Shop
Greenline Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grounds of Being
Coffee Shop
Plein Air Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cobb Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Beach cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
TrueNorth Cafe Hyde Park
Coffee Shop
Hallowed Grounds
Coffee Shop
Peach's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Afro Joe's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ex Libris
Coffee Shop
Fairgrounds Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
New Regal Theatre
Theatre Arts
Eckersall Stadium
Stadium
ETA Creative Arts Foundation
Theatre Arts
East of the Ryan
Nightclub
Lee's Unleaded Blues
Nightclub
Theaster Gates Studio
Art Gallery
Black Cinema House
Cinema
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Museum
Stony Island Arts Bank
Museum
Al Capone's House
Attraction
Skyway Bowl
Bowling Alley
Cinema Chatham
Cinema
Japanese Garden
Attraction
Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Max Palevsky Cinema
Cinema
Flight and Motion Simulators
Attraction
Museum of Science and Industry
Museum
Oriental Institute
Museum
YOU! The Experience
Attraction
Frederick C. Robie House
Attraction
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Museum
U-505 Submarine
Attraction
Pioneer Zephyr
Attraction
The Renaissance Society
Museum
Mandel Hall
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (6) A-
That's a Burger
Fast Food
Carl's Red Hots
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Stony Sub
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Club Escape
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack
Fast Food
Family Den
Bar
Dady Mart Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Imani's Original
Fast Food
Happy Time Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
360 Mind Body Soul
Gym
Don Nash Community Center
Community Centre
South Shore Cultural Center
Community Centre
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego
Community Centre
SkyART
Community Centre
The Salud Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Blue Lotus
Gym
Harriet Harris Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Community Centre
YogaSix Hyde Park
Gym
Anthos Training Club
Gym
Englewood Community Service Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) B
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pete's Produce
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
The Foodie’s Spot
Bakery
Zees Supermarket Plus
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
West Indies Bakery
Bakery
Tony’s Original Steak & Gyros
Bakery
Healthy Food Hub
Grocery Store
Dat Donut
Bakery
Local Market Foods
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Give Me Some Sugah
Bakery
Firehouse Bakery & Grill
Bakery
Cecy's Molino De Masa
Grocery Store
Bot Bakery
Bakery
Maxi Bakery
Bakery
Panaderia Marzeya
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
La Fruteria
Grocery Store
Macias Produce
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
El Guero
Grocery Store
M & H Market
Grocery Store
Parks (5) A+
Dinah Washington Park
Park
Essex Park
Park
Avalon Park
Park
Rosenblum Park
Park
Eckersall Park
Park
Jesse Owens Park
Park
Woodhull Park
Park
Grand Crossing Park
Park
Adams Park
Park
Dobson Park
Park
Don Nash Playground
Park
Lorraine Dixon Park
Park
Hoard Park
Park
Sidney Brown Memorial Park
Park
Chestnut Park
Park
Bessemer Park
Park
Ashe Beach Park
Park
Russell Square Park
Park
Burnside Park
Park
Hasan Park
Park
South Shore Cultural Center
Park
Dougherty Park
Park
Nat King Cole Park
Park
Rainbow Beach Park
Park
Pine Park
Park
Shops (6) A-
Citgo
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Citi Trends
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Acme Lumber & Building Supply
Home Improvement
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
777 nails
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Food Town
Convenience Store
Midwest True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Metro Hardware
Home Improvement
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Majestic Florist
Florist
Aranoff True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount 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, 23.2% take public transportation in Avalon Park.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations A+
South Chicago & Elliott
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Constance
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Ridgeland
Bus Stop
South Chicago & East End
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Bennett
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 82nd Street
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 81st Street
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Bennett
Bus Stop
South Chicago & East End
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 82nd Street
Bus Stop
South Chicago & East End
Bus Stop
Stony Island & Anthony
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 81st Street
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 83rd Street
Bus Stop
Stony Island & Anthony
Bus Stop
Stony Island & 83rd Street
Bus Stop
Jeffery & 81st Street
Bus Stop
Jeffery & 82nd Street
Bus Stop
Jeffery & 82nd Street
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Jeffery
Bus Stop
Jeffery & 81st Street
Bus Stop
79th Street & Cregier EB
Bus Stop
79th Street & East End EB
Bus Stop
Jeffery & 83rd Street/South Chicago
Bus Stop
South Chicago & Jeffery
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.2% 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 Avalon Park is 103/100 - which is 7% 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

Avalon Park crime rates are 4,612 per 100k, which is 134% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,781 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
831 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 D

The median income in Avalon Park is $42,981 - which is 27% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$42,981 F
Unemployment Rate
10.1% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 72
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Shore Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Jackson Park Hospital
Hospital
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 126
Fire Station
University of Chicago Outpatient Senior Health Center
Clinic
Renaissance at South Shore
Nursing Home
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Hospital
Chicago Police Department Mounted Unit Horse Stables
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 82
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Athletico Physical Therapy
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 3rd District
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 63
Fire Station
South Chicago Health Center
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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 A-

Avalon Park home prices are $197,100 - which is 13% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$197,100 B
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio) F
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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 D-

The Avalon Park graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
14% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (3) A+
Wee Care Nursery School
Mann Elem School
Cics - Avalon/South Shore
Winnie Mandela High School
Avalon Park Elem School
Caldwell Elem Acad Of Math & Sci
St Jude Educational Institute
St Paul Lutheran School
Coles Elem Language Academy
Social South Central Cmnty Svc
Madison Elem School
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch
Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad
Mcdowell Elem School
Ashe Elem School
Great Lakes Academy Charter Es
Hoyne Elem School
Black Magnet Elem School
St Philip Neri Elementary School
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Warren Elem School
Earhart Elem Opt For Knowl School
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
Washington H Elem School
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
High Schools (2) A+
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
Chicago Vocational Career Acad Hs
South Shore Intl Col Prep Hs
Art In Motion Charter School
South Central School Main Campus
Social South Central Cmnty Svc
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Hirsch Metropolitan High School
Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus
Bowen High School
Excel Academy - Woodlawn Hs
Epic Academy High School
Camelot Safe Academy School
Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Mount Carmel High School
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Perspectives Chtr - Hs Of Tech
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
Hyde Park Academy High School
Chicago Sda Elementary School
Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs
Yccs-Progressive Leadership Acad
Simeon Career Academy High School
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
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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 C

Avalon Park has an overall rating of 63% from 1 reviews.
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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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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Dinah Washington Park
      Essex Park
      Avalon Park
      Rosenblum Park
      Eckersall Park
      Jesse Owens Park
      Woodhull Park
      Grand Crossing Park

      Entertainment

      New Regal Theatre
      Eckersall Stadium
      ETA Creative Arts Foundation
      East of the Ryan
      Lee's Unleaded Blues
      Theaster Gates Studio
      Black Cinema House
      Bronzeville Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      That's a Burger
      Carl's Red Hots
      KFC
      White Castle
      Stony Sub
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      Checkers

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Avalon Park? Of all people who commute, 23.2% take public transportation in Avalon Park.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      14% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Avalon Park? The cost of living in Avalon Park is 103/100 - which is 7% higher than Illinois.
      Avalon Park
      103

      3% more 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 Avalon Park? Avalon Park crime rates are 4,612, which are 134% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,612 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Avalon Park? The median income in Avalon Park is $42,981 which is 27% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $42,98122% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,75430% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      10%

      116% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Avalon Park 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

      A- Housing

      What are Avalon Park home prices? Avalon Park home prices are $197,100 - which is 13% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $197,1007% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79217% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Avalon Park have good schools? The Avalon Park graduation rate is 83% - which is 1% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      14%

      71% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Avalon Park a good place to live? Avalon Park has an overall rating of 63% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      1 total surveys

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