Livability Score

75
/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 (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dulce's Café
Coffee Shop
Heritage Cafe
Coffee Shop
Stony’s Palace Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Skyway Bowl
Bowling Alley
Hoosier Theatre
Cinema
Bronzeville Children's Museum
Museum
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Theatre Arts
Eckersall Stadium
Stadium
Oil City Stadium
Stadium
Mascot Hall of Fame
Museum
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Museum
New Regal Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (15) A+
Ewing Liquor
Alcohol
La Michoacana Premium
Sweets
Banner Liquors
Alcohol
Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
Sweets
O’Hara’s Tavern
Bar
Gina's Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Small World Inn Bar & Grill
Bar
Crow Bar Inc
Bar
Riverfront Saloon Inc
Bar
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Skyway Doghouse
Fast Food
Lopez Liquors
Alcohol
Frank's Tap & Grill
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Jovial Club
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Heinie's Shrimp House
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Loncar Chico
Bar
Fitness (0) F
The Salud Center
Community Centre
SkyART
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Centro Comunitario Juan Diego
Community Centre
Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC)
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
360 Mind Body Soul
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
El Tapatio
Grocery Store
La Florencia Bakery
Bakery
Gerardo's Bakery
Bakery
La Flor
Grocery Store
Lilly's Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Cienega Super Food
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Super Leon
Grocery Store
Poopsies Pastry
Bakery
La Feria Groceries
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
South Deering Food Mart
Grocery Store
Calumet Bakery
Bakery
1st Choice Market
Grocery Store
La Jerezana
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
El Guero
Grocery Store
Macias Produce
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Fruteria
Grocery Store
Panaderia Marzeya
Bakery
Maxi Bakery
Bakery
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Cecy's Molino De Masa
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Francis Vernon Krause Park
Park
Beniac Greenway Park
Park
Calumet Park
Park
Wolfe Park
Park
Pietrowski Park
Park
Park No. 583
Park
Lakefront Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Trumbull Park
Park
Rowan Park
Park
South Chicago People's Park
Park
Josephine Bradley Park
Park
Clara D. Schafer Park
Park
Luella Park
Park
Dougherty Park
Park
Pine Park
Park
Forsythe Park
Park
Bessemer Park
Park
Steelworkers Park
Park
Merrill Park
Park
Whihala Beach County Park
Park
Big Marsh Bike Park
Park
Pump Track
Playground
Park No. 565 "Indian Ridge Marsh"
Park
Russell Square Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
Jalisco Furniture
Furniture
Martha's Salon
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Sandela's Flower Shop
Florist
Lucha's Beauty Shop
Beauty
ACE Fadezz Barbershop
Hairdresser
Ocampo Western Wear
Clothing
Eastside Beauty Salon
Beauty
New York Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nail Art
Beauty
East Side Florist
Florist
VIP Cutz
Hairdresser
The Trim Barbershop
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Urmi Salon And Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Mirna's Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Shell
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Chanty & Mom Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Luke
Convenience Store
BP Shop
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, 11.5% take public transportation in East Side.
Public Transit Stops (75)
Stops & Stations A+
Ewing & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 103rd Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 104th Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 104th Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 102nd Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 102nd Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 105th Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 105th Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 101st Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & Indianapolis
Bus Stop
Ewing & 106th Street
Bus Stop
Ewing & 106th Street
Bus Stop
106th Street & Ewing
Bus Stop
106th Street & Ewing
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue H
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue M
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue H
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue M
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue F
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue F
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue O
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue O
Bus Stop
Ewing & 107th Street
Bus Stop
106th Street & Avenue E
Bus Stop
Ewing & 107th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.5% B+
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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 East Side is 97/100 - 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 C+

East Side crime rates are 1,953 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,643 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
310 crimes per 100k C+
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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 C+

The median income in East Side is $57,157 - which is 3% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$57,157 D
Unemployment Rate
4.7% 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 C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Cornerstone Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 74
Fire Station
Chicago Police/Cook County Helicopter Task Force
Police
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 81
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 46
Fire Station
Family Dental Care
Dentist
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
South Chicago Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 104
Fire Station
Chicago Police Department 4th District
Police
Advocate Medical Group Primary Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Athletico Physical Therapy
Clinic
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hammond Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Whiting Police Department
Police
Whiting Fire Department
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more East Side 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 A+

East Side home prices are $126,038 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$126,038 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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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 East Side graduation rate is 66% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
21% F
High School Grad. Rates
66% F
Elementary Schools (6) A
Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Southeast Area Elementary School
Taylor Elem School
Addams Elem School
Annunciata School
Marsh Elem School
Sacred Heart School-96Th
Washington G Elem School
Bright Elem School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
Thorp J N Elem School
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Mireles Elem Academy
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Hoyne Elem School
Warren Elem School
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
Sullivan Elem School
Black Magnet Elem School
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
St Michael The Archangel School
Great Lakes Academy Charter Es
Earhart Elem Opt For Knowl School
High Schools (1) F
Washington G High School
Bowen High School
Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
Epic Academy High School
Whiting High School
Chicago Vocational Career Acad Hs
Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs
Camelot Safe Academy School
Yccs-Sullivan House Alt Hs
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Corliss High School
Excel Academy - Woodlawn Hs
South Central Community Services - South Shore
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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+

East Side has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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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 East Side? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Francis Vernon Krause Park
      Beniac Greenway Park
      Calumet Park
      Wolfe Park
      Pietrowski Park
      Park No. 583
      Lakefront Park
      Veterans Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Skyway Bowl
      Hoosier Theatre
      Bronzeville Children's Museum
      The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
      Eckersall Stadium
      Oil City Stadium
      Mascot Hall of Fame
      A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum

      Food & Drink

      Ewing Liquor
      La Michoacana Premium
      Banner Liquors
      Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
      O’Hara’s Tavern
      Gina's Chicken
      Burger King
      Small World Inn Bar & Grill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Side? Of all people who commute, 11.5% take public transportation in East Side.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      2% 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 East Side? The cost of living in East Side is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      East Side
      97

      3% less 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 East Side? East Side crime rates are 1,953, which are 1% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,953 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 52

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in East Side? The median income in East Side is $57,157 which is 3% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $57,1573% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,89220% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Side 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 East Side home prices? East Side home prices are $126,038 - which is 28% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $126,03832% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0298% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Side have good schools? The East Side graduation rate is 66% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      66%

      21% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is East Side a good place to live? East Side has an overall rating of 96% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      96%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      1 total surveys

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