Livability Score

81
/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 (23) A+
Phlour Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zanzibar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kyoto Black
Coffee Shop
Edge of Sweetness
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Studio
Coffee Shop
TrueNorth
Coffee Shop
Gordo’s
Coffee Shop
Metropolis Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kanela Breakfast Club
Coffee Shop
Chicago Grind
Coffee Shop
The Waterfront Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rewired café- Edgewater
Coffee Shop
First Slice Pie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kopi Travelers Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lost Larson Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Ellipsis Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Clarkes Rogers Park
Coffee Shop
Pressure
Coffee Shop
Red Rover Café
Coffee Shop
La Colombe Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
The Edge Off Broadway Theater
Theatre Arts
Edge Theater
Theatre Arts
North Lakeside Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Raven Theatre
Theatre Arts
Edgewater Historical Society
Museum
pH Comedy
Theatre Arts
Chicago Filmmakers
Cinema
Swedish American Museum
Museum
Leather Archives and Museum
Museum
Neofuturists
Theatre Arts
Jackhammer
Nightclub
Joseph J. Gentile Center
Stadium
Chicago Magic Lounge
Theatre Arts
Roman Susan
Art Gallery
Saint Ignatius Auditorium
Theatre Arts
The New 400 Movie Theaters
Cinema
Uptown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Attraction
Riviera Theatre
Theatre Arts
PO Box Collective
Theatre Arts
Lifeline Theatre
Theatre Arts
Rhapsody Theater
Theatre Arts
Black Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Davis Theater
Cinema
Jake Wittrock Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (43) A+
Moody's Pub
Bar
Spirits and Liquor
Alcohol
Independent Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Income Tax
Bar
Patio Beef
Fast Food
Double Bubble
Bar
Lickety Split
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Primo Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burke’s Public House
Bar
Anvil
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Boukarou Lounge
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Sovereign Liquors
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Barrelman Tavern
Bar
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Atmosphere
Bar
The Boxcar
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Trapeze School New York - indoor location
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Kru Strength + Fitness
Gym
Bosnian Herzogovinian American Community Center
Community Centre
Preston Bradley Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
JPUSA
Community Centre
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
Clarendon Park Community Center
Community Centre
Uptown Fitness Center
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
V Tone Fitness
Gym
Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
Broadway Youth Center
Community Centre
Willye B. White Park Fieldhouse
Community Centre
Howard Area Community Center
Community Centre
Strong Hands Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Defined Training
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (13) A+
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
La Baguette Bakery
Bakery
Edgewater Produce
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Talard Thai Asian Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Defloured
Bakery
Little Saigon Baguette
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Maddiebird Bakery
Bakery
Old World Market
Grocery Store
Devon Market
Bakery
Devon Market
Grocery Store
Co-Op Sauce
Bakery
Crumb
Bakery
Clark Bakery
Bakery
Isabella Bakery
Bakery
Hong Xuong Bakery
Bakery
La Patisserie P
Bakery
Chiu Quon Bakery
Bakery
Lucks Food
Bakery
Hoa Nam Grocery Incorporated
Grocery Store
Tiệm Tạp Hóa Việt Hoa
Grocery Store
Tai Nam Food Market
Bakery
Parks (31) A+
Cochran Playlot Park
Park
Park No. 517
Park
Lane Beach Park
Park
Edgewater Historic Park
Park
Senn Park
Park
Hollywood Playground
Playground
Edgewater Historic Park
Park
Bromann Park
Park
Mellin Park
Park
Park No. 559
Park
Cedar Playlot Park
Park
Berger Park
Park
D'Elia Park
Park
Andersonville Park
Park
Carmen Park
Park
Schreiber Park
Park
Emmerson Park
Park
Hartigan Beach Park
Park
McGee Park
Park
Buttercup Park
Park
Margate Park
Park
Hersh Playground
Playground
North Shore Beach Park
Park
Lazarus Park
Park
Hickory Park
Park
Shops (53) A+
Shell
Convenience Store
Alicia Beauty
Beauty
Kim's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Bestcom Wireless
Electronics
Broadway Antique Market
Furniture
On the Rocks
Fashion
Big City Optical
Optician
Rozin Optical
Optician
Nina Beauty Salon
Beauty
Marathon
Convenience Store
Johnny Sprockets
Bicycle
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Kriser's Natural Pet
Pets
Cowboys and Astronauts
Clothing
Styles Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Esmeralda
Beauty
Alamo Shoes
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Play
Toys
Lisseth Unisex
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Enjoy Andersonville
Gift Shop
Norcross + Scott
Interior Decoration
Foyer Shop
Florist
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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, 33.7% take public transportation in Edgewater.
Public Transit Stops (117)
Stops & Stations A+
Broadway & Victoria
Bus Stop
Broadway & Ardmore
Bus Stop
Broadway & Hollywood
Bus Stop
Broadway & Hollywood
Bus Stop
Ridge & Wayne WB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Wayne EB
Bus Stop
Broadway & Thorndale
Bus Stop
Ridge & Glenwood WB
Bus Stop
Broadway & Thorndale
Bus Stop
Ridge & Glenwood EB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Broadway/Bryn Mawr WB
Bus Stop
Thorndale
Transit Station
Broadway & Bryn Mawr/Ridge
Bus Stop
Broadway & Bryn Mawr/Ridge
Bus Stop
Ridge & Broadway/Bryn Mawr EB
Bus Stop
Broadway & Bryn Mawr Ridge
Bus Stop
Broadway & Elmdale
Bus Stop
Bryn Mawr Red Line Station EB
Bus Stop
Bryn Mawr Red Line Station WB
Bus Stop
Broadway & Elmdale
Bus Stop
Bryn Mawr
Transit Station
Sheridan & Ardmore SB
Bus Stop
Bryn Mawr & Winthrop (Red Line)
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Ardmore NB
Bus Stop
Ridge & Ardmore WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
33.7% 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 D-

The cost of living in Edgewater is 131/100 - which is 36% 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 B

Edgewater crime rates are 1,967 per 100k, which is equal to Illinois
Property Crime
1,736 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
231 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 Edgewater is $80,652 - which is 36% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$80,652 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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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+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Howard Brown Health at TPAN
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Physicians Immediate Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northside Dental
Dentist
Kindered Lakeshore Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 70
Fire Station
Advocate Medical
Doctor
The Clark
Doctor
1st Family Dental Andersonville
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Devon Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Anumi Medical Center
Doctor
Mini Thương Xá
Pharmacy
Mini Thương Xá
Clinic
Chicago Police Department 24th District
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Howard Brown Health Clark
Clinic
Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
Hospital
NorthShore Immediate Care
Clinic
Lurie Children's Pediatrics in Uptown
Clinic
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
Hospital
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+

Edgewater home prices are $403,792 - which is 131% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$403,792 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
5x (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 C

The Edgewater graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (7) A+
Swift Elem Specialty School
Chicago Friends School
St Thomas Of Canterbury School
Northside Catholic Academy
Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr
Hayt Elem School
Goudy Technology Academy
Rogers Park Montessori School
Chicago Waldorf School
Mccutcheon Elem School
Misericordia School
Kilmer Elem School
Stone Elem Scholastic Academy
Chappell Elem School
New Field Elem School
Mcpherson Elem School
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Field Elem School
St Philip Lutheran School
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
St Matthias School
German International School Chicago
Ravenswood Elem School
St Hilary School
High Schools (2) A+
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
Senn High School
Chicago Waldorf School
Sullivan High School
Misericordia School
Amundsen High School
Uplift Community High School
Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs
Chicago Math & Sci Elem Charter
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Stuart G Ferst School
Lubavitch Girls High School
Mather High School
Lake View High School
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Prologue Early College
Lawrence Hall School
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De La
Lubavitch Mesivta Of Chicago
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Northside College Preparatory Hs
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Von Steuben Metro Science 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

Edgewater has an overall rating of 81% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (12)
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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Edgewater, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Edgewater Area Facts

  • Edgewater has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Edgewater crime rates are 46% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Edgewater is 15% higher than the Chicago average

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Edgewater Chicago, IL Neighborhood Review 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I have lived in Edgewater most of my life. My family moved here from Atlanta when I was just two years old. I enjoy relaxing walks on the waterfront.

We have good public transportation, transportation, shops, restaurants, and many community events. There is little crime, and the ...Read More neighborhood feels safe and has a quiet, family atmosphere. It is not an expensive place to live, and my neighbors are polite and friendly.

Edgewater is a lakefront neighborhood on Chicago's North side; six miles north of the Loop. The community is bordered on the north by Foster Avenue, on the south by Devon Avenue, Ravenswood Avenue borders the west and Lake Michigan is on the east. Edgewater has several great beaches. Lincoln Park, the largest park in the Chicago area, runs near the southern border of Edgewater along the waterfront for six miles.

Edgewater has a population of 62,250. Most residents are Caucasian, but there are also many Asians, African Americans, and people of other ethnicities here. Most residents speak English at home.

Edgewater is very livable. There is a high income per capita, plenty of local amenities, a stable housing market, and high graduation rates. The community is mostly residential and many residents commute to work in downtown Chicago.

The median housing value is $357,402 the median rental rate is $1,096 and the median household income is $49,015. Employment is good and getting better. The average summer temperature is 70°, and the average winter temperature is 30°.

I love Edgewater! It's not perfect, but there are some real positives. It is a delightfully diverse community. I love my view of the lake, my access to the beach, the ability to walk on the paths so easily.

There are many different kinds of restaurants here; there are drinks to be had on the cheap, cheap, and a wide variety of people. People actually talk about politics and religion while drinking here and that to me is something that makes it a true Chicago neighborhood. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Cochran Playlot Park
      Park No. 517
      Lane Beach Park
      Edgewater Historic Park
      Senn Park
      Hollywood Playground
      Edgewater Historic Park
      Bromann Park

      Entertainment

      The Edge Off Broadway Theater
      Edge Theater
      North Lakeside Cultural Center
      Raven Theatre
      Edgewater Historical Society
      pH Comedy
      Chicago Filmmakers
      Swedish American Museum

      Food & Drink

      Moody's Pub
      Spirits and Liquor
      Independent Wine & Spirits
      Income Tax
      Patio Beef
      Double Bubble
      Lickety Split
      Jimmy John's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Edgewater? Of all people who commute, 33.7% take public transportation in Edgewater.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      34%

      25% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Edgewater? The cost of living in Edgewater is 131/100 - which is 36% higher than Illinois.
      Edgewater
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Edgewater? Edgewater crime rates are 1,967, which are equal to Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,967 per 100k people

      15% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      15% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Edgewater? The median income in Edgewater is $80,652 which is 36% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $80,65246% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,78160% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Edgewater 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 Edgewater home prices? Edgewater home prices are $403,792 - which is 131% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $403,792119% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28936% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Edgewater have good schools? The Edgewater graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      40% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Edgewater a good place to live? Edgewater has an overall rating of 81% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      12 total surveys

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