Livability Score

77
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Cafe Two07
Coffee Shop
A Cup of Joe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Karolinka Club
Coffee Shop
Xurro
Coffee Shop
Cafe L’Appetito
Coffee Shop
Euro Café
Coffee Shop
Café Espresso
Coffee Shop
Revive Club & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bin 5700
Coffee Shop
Big Shoulders Coffee
Coffee Shop
Barista
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mission House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pastel! Cakes and More
Coffee Shop
Razpachos Neveria
Coffee Shop
Flur
Coffee Shop
Los Pekes Ice Cream & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sweet Honey Tea
Coffee Shop
O’s Donuts and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Jedlica Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Riverside Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Town Hall Bowl
Bowling Alley
Riverside Historical Museum
Museum
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum
SeatGeek Stadium
Stadium
Lawn Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Olympic Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Cicero 14
Cinema
Thai Culture Center
Theatre Arts
Classic Cinemas North Riverside Luxury 6 Theatre
Cinema
Emu
Attraction
Reindeer
Attraction
Bennet's Wallaby
Attraction
Red Panda
Attraction
Hamill Family Wild Encounters
Zoo
Alpaca
Attraction
Llama
Attraction
Parakeet
Attraction
Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Attraction
Dolphin
Attraction
California Sea Lion
Attraction
Gray Seal
Attraction
Ring-Tailed Lemur
Attraction
Snow Leopard
Attraction
Food and Drink (49) C+
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Stan’s Corner & Helen’s Kitchen
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
La Michoacana Gourmet
Sweets
Sammy’s
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
The Shrimp Shack
Fast Food
Bohica Bar & Grill
Bar
Tom’s Tap
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Triano's Pizza
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
El Patron
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Angie’s Bar & Sunset Inn
Bar
Lawlor's Bar
Bar
Crabby's Pub
Bar
George's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Charter Fitness
Gym
Swanson Center
Gym
Bedford Park Community Center
Community Centre
Scout Cabin
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Cicero Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Gads Hill Center
Community Centre
Hollywood House
Community Centre
Saint Barbara Parish Center
Community Centre
Sokal Spirit Family Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Racine Bakery
Bakery
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Pticek’s & Son Bakery
Bakery
Weber's Bakery
Bakery
Acapulco Bakery
Bakery
La Petite Pastry
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fair Share Foods
Grocery Store
Oak Mill Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
La Central Bakery
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bakery
Torres Supermarket
Grocery Store
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Le Paris Bakery
Bakery
Winfar Foods
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
BomBon Cafe
Bakery
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
West Lawn Market
Grocery Store
Parks (16) A+
Sahs Park
Playground
Central Stickey Park District
Park
Rocket Park
Playground
Rench Park
Park
Normandy Park
Park
Vittum Park
Park
Wentworth Park
Park
Le Claire Courts - Hearst Community Center
Park
Minuteman Park
Park
Forest View Park
Park
O'Reilly Park
Park
Stars and Stripes Park
Park
Kolar Park
Park
Haley Park
Park
UBAM Park
Park
Hale Park
Park
Freedom Park
Park
Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Park
Drexel Park
Park
Drexel Park
Park
Archer Park
Park
Park No. 468
Park
Valley Forge Park
Park
Smirz Park
Park
Cicero Park
Park
Shops (42) A-
Citgo
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Archer-Austin Hardware
Home Improvement
Briski Hardware & Supply Co.
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
K's Nails
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Carmen's Bicycles
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
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, 10.0% take public transportation in Garfield Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (150)
Stops & Stations A+
Archer & Menard SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Menard NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Mayfield SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Major SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Mayfield NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Major NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Austin SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Central SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Austin NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Central NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Meade SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Meade NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Linder SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Linder NB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Mayfield WB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Mayfield EB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Menard WB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Austin WB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Menard EB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Austin EB
Bus Stop
Austin & 55th Street NB
Bus Stop
Archer & Melvina SB
Bus Stop
Archer & Melvina NB
Bus Stop
Austin & 55th Street SB
Bus Stop
55th Street & Meade WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% 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 C+

The cost of living in Garfield Ridge is 110/100 - which is 14% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
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-

Garfield Ridge crime rates are 2,045 per 100k, which is 4% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,808 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
237 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 Garfield Ridge is $85,614 - which is 45% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$85,614 A+
Unemployment Rate
5.6% 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 (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Central Stickney Fire Department
Fire Station
Alta Dental
Dentist
Stickney Township Central Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 32
Fire Station
Stickney Fire Department
Fire Station
MacNeal Healt Care Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Forest View Police Department
Police
Forest View Fire Department
Fire Station
Stickey Police Department
Police
Stickey Township North Clinic
Clinic
Nordica Medical Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 127
Fire Station
Cicero Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Summit Fire Department
Fire Station
MacNeal Hospital
Hospital
Berwyn Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 34
Fire Station
Berwyn Police Department
Police
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+

Garfield Ridge home prices are $238,720 - which is 37% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$238,720 A
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
2.8x (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 Garfield Ridge graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D
Elementary Schools (10) A
St Jane De Chantal School
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
Twain Elem School
Charles J Sahs Elem School
Kid'Z Colony
Our Lady Of The Snows School
Kinzie Elem School
St Daniel The Prophet School
Byrne Elem School
Hearst Elem School
Edison Elem School
Home Elem School
Academy For Global Citizenship
Hale Elem School
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Drexel Elem School
Little Learners Preschool
Pershing Elem School
Dore Elem School
Edward And Jane Peckwas Preparatory Academy
Grimes Elem School
St Joseph Elementary School
Acero Chtr Network - Pfc Torress
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Campus
Dcn Christian Academy.
High Schools (1) F
Kennedy High School
Acero Chtr Netrk - Major Garcia
Hancock College Preparatory Hs
Curie Metropolitan High School
Argo Community High School
School Of Social Justice Hs
Infinity Math Science & Tech Hs
World Language High School
Multicultural Acad Scholarshp Hs
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Acero Chtr Sch Netwrk- Victoria
Solorio Academy High School
Hubbard High School
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Reavis High School
St Laurence H.S.
Pathways In Education Brighton Pa
Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch
Morton Alternative Schools
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
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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+

Garfield Ridge has an overall rating of 100% 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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Garfield Ridge, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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  • Garfield Ridge has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Garfield Ridge crime rates are 44% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Garfield Ridge is 4% lower than the Chicago average

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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sahs Park
      Central Stickey Park District
      Rocket Park
      Rench Park
      Normandy Park
      Vittum Park
      Wentworth Park
      Le Claire Courts - Hearst Community Center

      Entertainment

      Jedlica Performing Arts Center
      Riverside Arts Center
      Town Hall Bowl
      Riverside Historical Museum
      Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
      SeatGeek Stadium
      Lawn Lanes
      The Olympic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Burger King
      KFC
      Stan’s Corner & Helen’s Kitchen
      Subway
      Wingstop
      La Michoacana Gourmet
      Sammy’s

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Garfield Ridge? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Garfield Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Garfield Ridge? The cost of living in Garfield Ridge is 110/100 - which is 14% higher than Illinois.
      Garfield Ridge
      110

      10% 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 Garfield Ridge? Garfield Ridge crime rates are 2,045, which are 4% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,045 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Garfield Ridge? The median income in Garfield Ridge is $85,614 which is 45% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $85,61455% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,80417% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      20% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Garfield Ridge 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 Garfield Ridge home prices? Garfield Ridge home prices are $238,720 - which is 37% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $238,72029% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,04710% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Garfield Ridge have good schools? The Garfield Ridge graduation rate is 78% - which is 8% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Garfield Ridge a good place to live? Garfield Ridge has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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