Livability Score

78
/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 (7) A+
Sipping Turtle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Loaf Lounge
Coffee Shop
Kerelys Cuban Cafe & Pizzeria
Coffee Shop
The Brewed Coffee
Coffee Shop
Four Letter Word
Coffee Shop
Cellar Door Provisions
Coffee Shop
Intelligentsia
Coffee Shop
Flipside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Passion House Café
Coffee Shop
The Avondale Coffee Club
Coffee Shop
Outdoor Grill
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
New Wave Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café Tola
Coffee Shop
MeLatte Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bella
Coffee Shop
Caribella
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lucky Charm Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pan Artesanal
Coffee Shop
Sip of Hope
Coffee Shop
Beograd Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gaslight Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Ten Cafe
Coffee Shop
DAS
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Theatre Arts
Prop Thtr
Theatre Arts
Elastic Arts Foundation
Theatre Arts
The Art House
Theatre Arts
Hairpin Arts Center
Theatre Arts
All Star Press
Art Gallery
Avondale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Logan Theater
Cinema
Illinois Centennial Monument
Attraction
Night Club
Art Gallery
Logan Square Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
Stadium
Charnel House
Theatre Arts
Lane Stadium
Stadium
DePaul College Prep Stadium
Stadium
Fireside Bowl
Bowling Alley
Waveland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Regal City North Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Busy Beaver Button Museum
Museum
Diversey River Bowl Lounge
Bowling Alley
Las Vegas Nightclub
Nightclub
Beat Kitchen
Nightclub
Congress Theater
Theatre Arts
Walt Disney Birthplace House
Museum
Kimball Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (58) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Mic Duck's
Fast Food
Belmont Snack Shop
Fast Food
Late Bar
Bar
Revolution Brewing - Kedzie Brewery
Bar
Alice’s Lounge
Bar
Taqueria Mazamitla
Fast Food
Avondale Tap
Bar
Mother's Ruin
Bar
Small Bar
Bar
Reed's Local
Bar
Delicias
Sweets
Kurowski Sausage Shop
Deli
Regina & Joe Tap
Bar
Central Park Bar
Bar
Danny's Liquors
Alcohol
Podlasie Club
Bar
Endy's Delicatessen
Deli
Crown Liquors
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant
Bar
Paleteria Arco Iris
Sweets
Albany & Elston Liquor Store
Alcohol
Portillo's
Fast Food
Sleeping Village
Bar
Fitness (2) B
XSport Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Slate Arts
Community Centre
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
The Miracle Center
Community Centre
Groceries (17) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
Azucar Delights
Bakery
Joong Boo Market
Grocery Store
Carniceria Ruiz
Bakery
Carniceria Ruiz
Grocery Store
Los Potrillos Food Market
Grocery Store
Yo Yo Food Mfg
Bakery
Carniceria La Mejor
Butcher
Moonlight Vulture
Bakery
Kurowski’s Sausage Shop
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Midtown Produce
Grocery Store
Buzz Coffee Roaster and Baker
Bakery
FoodSmart Urban Market
Grocery Store
Guatelinda Bakery
Bakery
The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Cafe Con Leche
Bakery
Adrian's Foods Market
Grocery Store
Milwaukee Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Bulldog Bakery
Bakery
Carniceria Guanajuato
Grocery Store
The Bakery at Fat Rice
Bakery
Hellas Fillas
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Cassava
Bakery
Parks (23) A+
Avondale Park
Park
Stehman School Playground
Park
Elston Park
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Nelson Park
Park
Parkview Park
Park
Sacramento Park
Park
Brands Park
Park
Athletic Field Park
Park
Unity Park
Park
Grape Park Playground
Playground
Grape Park
Park
Logan Square
Park
Kosciuszko Park
Park
Washtenaw Park
Park
Neighbors Garden Park
Park
Richard Clark Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
California Park
Park
Ken-Well Park
Park
Haas Park
Park
Palmer Square Park
Park
Revere Park
Park
Small Baseball Field
Park
Maple Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Five Below
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Olde Chicago Antiques
Furniture
Marathon
Convenience Store
Henry Frerk Sons Inc.
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Camp/Us
Shoes
Savvy Coif
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Fervale Jewelry Inc.
Fashion
Kay Shoes
Shoes
Aurelio's Diamante Jewelers
Fashion
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
Foot Locker
Shoes
Gap Factory
Clothing
Dial M For Modern
Furniture
Boulevard Bikes
Bicycle
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Tropical Optical
Optician
Brothers Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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, 24.7% take public transportation in Avondale.
Public Transit Stops (111)
Stops & Stations A+
Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) EB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Kimball (Blue Line) WB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) NB
Bus Stop
Belmont
Transit Station
Kimball & Belmont (Blue Line) SB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Spaulding EB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Spaulding WB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Barry SB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Barry NB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Kedzie WB
Bus Stop
Belmont & St. Louis WB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Kedzie EB
Bus Stop
Belmont & St. Louis EB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Avondale Henderson NB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Avondale Henderson SB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Wisner/Wellington SB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Wisner/Wellington NB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Central Park WB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Newport NB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Newport SB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Central Park EB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Albany WB
Bus Stop
Belmont & Albany EB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Dawson SB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Dawson NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
24.7% 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 F

The cost of living in Avondale is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
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 C+

Avondale crime rates are 2,239 per 100k, which is 14% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,954 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
285 crimes per 100k B-
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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 A+

The median income in Avondale is $89,062 - which is 50% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$89,062 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B+
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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 (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Kimball Medical Center
Clinic
Big Smile Dental
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 106
Fire Station
Logan Square Family Health Center
Clinic
America's Best Dental Solutions
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Advocate Medical Group
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 91
Fire Station
Kindred Chicago Central Hospital
Hospital
1st Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fullerton-Kimball Medical Surgical Center
Clinic
Logan Square Medical & Aesthetic Center
Clinic
Garcia Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Neuro-Orthopedic Clinic
Clinic
Centro Medico
Clinic
Crystal Optical
Doctor
Chicago Police Department Area North Detective Bureau
Police
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+

Avondale home prices are $380,113 - which is 117% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$380,113 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (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 Avondale graduation rate is 70% - which is 17% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
18% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Logandale Middle School
Reilly Elem School
Linne Elem School
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Cmpus
Greenfields Academy
Garcia Lorca Elem School
Monroe Elem School
Murphy Elem School
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Cleveland Elem School
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Marshall Middle School
Scammon Elem School
St Viator Elementary School
Darwin Elem School
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Disney Ii Elem School
St John Berchmans School
Mozart Elem School
St Sylvester Elementary School
Henry Elem School
Bateman Elem School
Bell Elem School
Goethe Elem School
Funston Elem School
High Schools (5) A+
Pathways In Education Hs
Pathways In Education Avondale
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs
Depaul College Prep
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Lane Technical High School
Schurz High School
Kelvyn Park High School
Intrinsic Charter High School
Alcott Humanities High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
St Benedict Preparatory School
Roosevelt High School
Midwestern Christian Academy
Noble St Chtr-Pritzker Col Prep
Lawrence Hall School
Foreman High School
North-Grand High School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Lake View High 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 B+

Avondale has an overall rating of 77% from 2 reviews.
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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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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Avondale Park
      Stehman School Playground
      Elston Park
      Fireman's Park
      Nelson Park
      Parkview Park
      Sacramento Park
      Brands Park

      Entertainment

      Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
      Prop Thtr
      Elastic Arts Foundation
      The Art House
      Hairpin Arts Center
      All Star Press
      Avondale Bowl
      Logan Theater

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Mic Duck's
      Belmont Snack Shop
      Late Bar
      Revolution Brewing - Kedzie Brewery
      Alice’s Lounge
      Taqueria Mazamitla
      Avondale Tap

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Avondale? Of all people who commute, 24.7% take public transportation in Avondale.
      Drive to Work
      45%

      28% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Avondale? The cost of living in Avondale is 130/100 - which is 35% higher than Illinois.
      Avondale
      130

      30% 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 Avondale? Avondale crime rates are 2,239, which are 14% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,239 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Avondale? The median income in Avondale is $89,062 which is 50% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $89,06261% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,28045% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Avondale 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 Avondale home prices? Avondale home prices are $380,113 - which is 117% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $380,113106% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44652% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      48%

      25% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Avondale have good schools? The Avondale graduation rate is 70% - which is 17% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Avondale a good place to live? Avondale has an overall rating of 77% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      2 total surveys

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