Livability Score

76
/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 (8) A+
Lucky Charm Cafe
Coffee Shop
Backlot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Finom
Coffee Shop
Berrista Coffee
Coffee Shop
Healthy Smoothies & Nutrition
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Outdoor Grill
Coffee Shop
Bia’s Café Marianao
Coffee Shop
Beograd Cafe
Coffee Shop
City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Nighthawk Chicago
Coffee Shop
Huddle House Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ur Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sipping Turtle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kerelys Cuban Cafe & Pizzeria
Coffee Shop
Loaf Lounge
Coffee Shop
First Slice
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
City News Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Chat
Coffee Shop
The Brewed Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Avondale Coffee Club
Coffee Shop
Antojitos Colombianos
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Night Club
Art Gallery
Prop Thtr
Theatre Arts
The Art House
Theatre Arts
Avondale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Admiral Theatre
Nightclub
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
Theatre Arts
Rico Music & Art
Theatre Arts
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Inside Out Art Studio
Theatre Arts
National Veterans Art Museum
Museum
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
Portage Theater
Cinema
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
Museum
Elastic Arts Foundation
Theatre Arts
Hairpin Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
Stadium
All Star Press
Art Gallery
DePaul College Prep Stadium
Stadium
Waveland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Logan Theater
Cinema
Illinois Centennial Monument
Attraction
Logan Square Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Davis Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (51) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hearth And Crust
Bar
Independence Tap
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
T & A Too
Bar
The Cabin At Old Irving
Bar
Paddy Mac’s
Bar
The Abbey Pub
Bar
Brudders Bar and Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Los 2 Primos
Fast Food
The Unforgettable Bar
Bar
Hangovers Sports Bar and Liquor Store
Bar
Fuller's Pub
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Teddy Bear Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Kedzie Inn
Bar
ERIS Brewery amd Cider House
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Serbian Village
Bar
Fitness (2) C-
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
XSport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
The Miracle Center
Community Centre
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) A+
Cassava
Bakery
Cafe Urbano
Bakery
Tanos Bakery
Bakery
Alegre Bakery
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Hellas Fillas
Bakery
The Fish Guy
Seafood
Salgado’s Bakery
Bakery
Yo Yo Food Mfg
Bakery
Cuenca’s Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
TJ Dollar Bazaar
Grocery Store
La Casa del Pan Bakery
Bakery
El Trigal Mexicana Bakery
Bakery
Joong Boo Market
Grocery Store
Los Potrillos Food Market
Grocery Store
Salgado's Bakery
Bakery
Nak Won Korean Bakery
Bakery
New York Bakery
Bakery
Durango Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Dollar City
Grocery Store
Lebnan Sweets
Bakery
Azucar Delights
Bakery
Chicago Produce
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Independence Park
Park
Athletic Field Park
Park
Jensen Park
Park
Avondale Park
Park
Parkview Park
Park
Park No. 593
Park
Elston Park
Park
Spikings Farm Park
Park
Sacramento Park
Park
Gertrud Kolmar Park
Park
Kilbourn Park
Park
Small Baseball Field
Park
Baseball Field
Park
California Park
Park
Mayfair Park
Park
Horner Park
Park
Ravenswood Manor Park
Park
Buffalo Park
Park
Buckeye Park
Park
Brands Park
Park
Riverbank Neighbors Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Ken-Well Park
Park
Stehman School Playground
Park
Jacob Park
Park
Shops (22) A+
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Robert Chavez Hair Studio
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cactus Food & Liquors
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Doll Revolution
Hairdresser
Famliy Dollar
Discount Store
Justin's Hair Design
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lincoln Antique Mall
Furniture
Great Clips
Hairdresser
The Pursuit Supply Co.
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
BP Shop
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, 23.7% take public transportation in Irving Park.
Public Transit Stops (168)
Stops & Stations A+
Irving Park & Ridgeway WB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Ridgeway EB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Elston/Monticello EB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Hamlin WB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Hamlin EB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Elston/Monticello WB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Central Park
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Springfield WB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Springfield EB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & St. Louis EB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & St. Louis WB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Irving Park
Bus Stop
Irving Park Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Irving Park
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Pulaski EB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Belle Plaine
Bus Stop
Irving Park Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Pulaski WB
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Belle Plaine
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Avondale
Bus Stop
Pulaski & Avondale
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Kimball EB
Bus Stop
Kimball & Irving Park SB
Bus Stop
Irving Park & Keystone
Bus Stop
Irving Park
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
23.7% 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 Irving Park is 134/100 - which is 40% 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-

Irving Park crime rates are 2,156 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,926 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
230 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 Irving Park is $75,411 - which is 27% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$75,411 B
Unemployment Rate
5.2% 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 B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 69
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 124
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 17th District
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Center
Clinic
Kindred Chicago Central Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mariam Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
America's Best Dental Solutions
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 106
Fire Station
Kidz Health
Doctor
Swedish Medical Group - Mayfair
Doctor
Cicero Irving Park Dental
Dentist
Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 91
Fire Station
DentalWorks
Dentist
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

Irving Park home prices are $441,985 - which is 153% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$441,985 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
34% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (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 D+

The Irving Park graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
29% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Marshall Middle School
Murphy Elem School
Henry Elem School
Disney Ii Elem School
Gateway Montessori School
Cics - Irving Park Campus
St Viator Elementary School
Haugan Elem School
Belding Elem School
Cleveland Elem School
Reilly Elem School
Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus
North River Elem School
Garcia Lorca Elem School
Bateman Elem School
Scammon Elem School
St Edward School
Volta Elem School
Linne Elem School
Hibbard Elem School
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
Greenfields Academy
Midwestern Christian Academy
Logandale Middle School
Lawrence Hall School
High Schools (4) A
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
Schurz High School
Roosevelt High School
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Pathways In Education Avondale
Pathways In Education Hs
Depaul College Prep
Intrinsic Charter High School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Midwestern Christian Academy
Telshe High School
Lawrence Hall School
Lane Technical High School
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Foreman High School
Kelvyn Park High School
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Northside Learning Center
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Vaughn Occupational High School
Alcott Humanities 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+

Irving Park has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (4)
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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Irving Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Irving Park Area Facts

  • Irving Park has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Irving Park crime rates are 41% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Irving Park is 18% higher than the Chicago average

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Irresistible Irving Park, Chicago 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) Having lived in Irving Park for about seven years now, I can vouch for this neighborhood being one of the best neighborhoods - as for as location goes in Chicago. If you are younger and looking for affordable living while still staying relatively close to downtown activity, Irvin ...Read More g Park is the happy medium. It is bordered on the north by Montrose Avenue, the south by Addison Street, the east by the Chicago River, and the west by the Milwaukee Road. Crime rates are 20% lower than other Chicago neighborhoods, and the general location is filled with young singles as well as young families. Many of the back roads are quiet and peaceful, filled with all sorts of flowers during the spring and summer.

The best part about this area is its location in between two of the trains, the red line and the brown line. It is far enough north that the trains aren't packed in the mornings but not so far north that it takes over an hour to reach downtown (even on the busier mornings). Rent here is 17% lower than the rest of the city, making it ideal for the younger crowd still unestablished at work. There are plenty of grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping areas within a small area, so walking is the preferred method of travel by residents in Irving Park.

Unfortunately, Irving Park lacks any big attractions and high end shopping. Because the general area is cheaper to live in, the main roads and sidewalks are dirty and noisy while all of the nice homes are blocks away. If you want to reach any of the touristy areas of Chicago, you have to take a train or bus downtown, so riding the transit system becomes tedious and boring very quickly. Owning a home here is also very expensive. At a median of $349,400, Irving Park is 29% higher than the Chicago average. It is also a good distance from the lake, so if you plan on having a beach day, it takes planning and travel. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Independence Park
      Athletic Field Park
      Jensen Park
      Avondale Park
      Parkview Park
      Park No. 593
      Elston Park
      Spikings Farm Park

      Entertainment

      Night Club
      Prop Thtr
      The Art House
      Avondale Bowl
      Admiral Theatre
      Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
      Rico Music & Art
      Chicago Ballet Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Hearth And Crust
      Independence Tap
      Dunkin'
      T & A Too
      The Cabin At Old Irving
      Paddy Mac’s
      The Abbey Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Irving Park? Of all people who commute, 23.7% take public transportation in Irving Park.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      24%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Irving Park? The cost of living in Irving Park is 134/100 - which is 40% higher than Illinois.
      Irving Park
      134

      34% 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 Irving Park? Irving Park crime rates are 2,156, which are 9% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,156 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Irving Park? The median income in Irving Park is $75,411 which is 27% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $75,41136% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,04334% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Irving Park 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 Irving Park home prices? Irving Park home prices are $441,985 - which is 153% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $441,985139% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20527% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      27% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Irving Park have good schools? The Irving Park graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower 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

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Irving Park a good place to live? Irving Park has an overall rating of 76% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      4 total surveys

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