Livability Score

59
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cal Harbor Restaurant & Lounge
Coffee Shop
The Pullman Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
The Factory
Nightclub
The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Theatre Arts
Pulaski Park Pool
Water Park
Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
Attraction
Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
Museum
Skyway Bowl
Bowling Alley
Hoosier Theatre
Cinema
Castaways Bowl
Bowling Alley
Dolton Bowl
Bowling Alley
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Museum
Oil City Stadium
Stadium
Mascot Hall of Fame
Museum
Food and Drink (10) F
Steve's Lounge
Bar
Paleteria Jamay
Sweets
Wendol's
Bar
Club 81 Too
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Uncle Bobby's
Bar
South Shore Inn
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Harbour Point Shrimp House
Fast Food
Riverfront Saloon Inc
Bar
Small World Inn Bar & Grill
Bar
Gina's Chicken
Fast Food
O’Hara’s Tavern
Bar
Banner Liquors
Alcohol
Heinie's Shrimp House
Fast Food
Paleteria Lindo Michoacan
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
La Michoacana Premium
Sweets
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Ewing Liquor
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC)
Community Centre
Burnham Community Center
Community Centre
Altgeld Gardens Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Eric's Food Market
Grocery Store
Baltimore Food & Liquor
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Poopsies Pastry
Bakery
South Deering Food Mart
Grocery Store
Calumet Bakery
Bakery
La Cienega Super Food
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
La Flor
Grocery Store
La Florencia Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
El Tapatio
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gerardo's Bakery
Bakery
Farmfoods
Grocery Store
Calumet Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lilly's Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Feria Groceries
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Super Leon
Grocery Store
Old Fashioned Donuts
Bakery
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Parks (10) F
Park No. 565 "Indian Ridge Marsh"
Park
Mann Park
Park
William W. Powers State Recreation Area
Park
Pump Track
Playground
Big Marsh Bike Park
Park
Marlene Wesolek Park
Park
Rowan Park
Park
Burnham Park
Park
Cottage Park
Park
Wolfe Park
Park
Carver Park
Park
Wolf Lake Memorial Park
Park
Forsythe Park
Park
Pulaski Park Playground
Playground
Pulaski Park
Park
George Rogers Clark Athletic Field
Park
Beniac Greenway Park
Park
Francis Vernon Krause Park
Park
Needles Park
Park
Hermit Park
Park
Hermit's Park Playground
Playground
Trumbull Park
Park
Park No. 573
Park
Downey Park
Park
Golden Gate Park
Park
Shops (8) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Supreme Cuts Barber Studio
Hairdresser
Aniol's True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Love Nails
Beauty
Family Dollar
Discount Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
East Side Florist
Florist
Nail Art
Beauty
Clark's Pump-N-Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
GoLo
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
VIP Cutz
Hairdresser
Rainbow
Clothing
Eastside Beauty Salon
Beauty
Ocampo Western Wear
Clothing
ACE Fadezz Barbershop
Hairdresser
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, 10.3% take public transportation in Hegewisch.
Public Transit Stops (53)
Stops & Stations A+
Exchange & 130th Street
Bus Stop
130th Street & Carondolet
Bus Stop
Exchange & 131st Street
Bus Stop
130th Street & Baltimore
Bus Stop
Baltimore & 131st Street
Bus Stop
132nd Street & Exchange
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 126th Street
Bus Stop
12800 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
Avenue O & Veteran's Drive (12400 S)
Bus Stop
12243 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 126th Street
Bus Stop
12800 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
12243 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
Avenue O & Veteran's Drive (12400 S)
Bus Stop
132nd Street & Carondolet
Bus Stop
132nd Street & Baltimore
Bus Stop
Baltimore & 132nd Street
Bus Stop
Avenue O & Ewing (12000 South)
Bus Stop
Avenue O & Ewing (12000 South)
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 130th Street
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 130th Street
Bus Stop
11919 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
11919 S Avenue O
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 131st Street
Bus Stop
Avenue O & 131st Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.3% 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 Hegewisch 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 D+

Hegewisch crime rates are 2,680 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,286 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
394 crimes per 100k D+
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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 Hegewisch is $51,716 - which is 13% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$51,716 F
Unemployment Rate
8.3% 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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Comany 97
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 104
Fire Station
Advocate Medical Group Primary Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 80
Fire Station
Burnham Fire Department
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Burnham Police Department
Police
Hammond Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 81
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 74
Fire Station
Cornerstone Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 4th District
Police
Chicago Police Department 5th District
Police
Chicago Family Health Center
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Roseland Public Health Center
Clinic
Dolton Fire Department
Fire Station
Dolton 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 B-

Hegewisch home prices are $115,344 - which is 34% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$115,344 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-22% F
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 Hegewisch graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
22% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Grissom Elem School
Clay Elem School
Washington G Elem School
Burnham Elem School
Annunciata School
Bright Elem School
Addams Elem School
Carver Primary School
New Life Celebration Christian Academy
Aldridge Elem School
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
Cics - Bond Campus
Gallistel Elem Language Academy
Southeast Area Elementary School
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
Pullman Elem School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Caroline Sibley Elem School
Dubois Elem School
St Casimir School
Lincoln Elementary School
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Wentworth Intermediate School
Cics - Prairie Campus
Nathan Hale Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Washington G High School
Carver Military Academy Hs
George Rogers Clark Md/Hs
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Whiting High School
Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs
Brooks College Prep Academy Hs
Corliss High School
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Able Program
Thornton Fractnl No High School
Academy For Learning
Peace Center
Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech
Thornridge High School
City Baptist Schools
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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+

Hegewisch has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (3)
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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Hegewisch, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Hegewisch Area Facts

  • Hegewisch has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • Hegewisch crime rates are 27% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Hegewisch is 15% lower than the Chicago average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hegewisch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Park No. 565 "Indian Ridge Marsh"
      Mann Park
      William W. Powers State Recreation Area
      Pump Track
      Big Marsh Bike Park
      Marlene Wesolek Park
      Rowan Park
      Burnham Park

      Entertainment

      The Factory
      The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
      Pulaski Park Pool
      Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
      Skyway Bowl
      Hoosier Theatre
      Castaways Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Steve's Lounge
      Paleteria Jamay
      Wendol's
      Club 81 Too
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Uncle Bobby's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hegewisch? Of all people who commute, 10.3% take public transportation in Hegewisch.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hegewisch? The cost of living in Hegewisch is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      Hegewisch
      97

      3% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hegewisch? Hegewisch crime rates are 2,680, which are 36% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,680 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Hegewisch? The median income in Hegewisch is $51,716 which is 13% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $51,7167% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,13012% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      79% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hegewisch 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

      B- Housing

      What are Hegewisch home prices? Hegewisch home prices are $115,344 - which is 34% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $115,34438% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16823% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Hegewisch have good schools? The Hegewisch graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      55% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hegewisch a good place to live? Hegewisch has an overall rating of 92% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      92%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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