Livability Score

80
/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+
The Priory Bar & Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Royal Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Utjeha
Coffee Shop
Cafe ZoZo
Coffee Shop
Dorothy’s Can Do Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bel-Ami
Coffee Shop
Half Acre Beer Co. Balmoral Tap Room & Garden
Coffee Shop
Coffee Slasticarna Drina
Coffee Shop
Olympic Club
Coffee Shop
Albert’s Place Turkish Cafe
Coffee Shop
Geraldine’s
Coffee Shop
The Book Cellar
Coffee Shop
Oromo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Beans and Bagels
Coffee Shop
Sweet Moon
Coffee Shop
La Catedral Cafe & Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Perfect Cup
Coffee Shop
First Slice
Coffee Shop
Ninveh
Coffee Shop
La Boulangerie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lizzy J Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ur Cafe
Coffee Shop
First Slice Pie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
Museum
Davis Theater
Cinema
Edgewater Historical Society
Museum
Neofuturists
Theatre Arts
pH Comedy
Theatre Arts
Chicago Magic Lounge
Theatre Arts
Swedish American Museum
Museum
Chicago Filmmakers
Cinema
Black Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Uptown Theatre
Theatre Arts
Edge Theater
Theatre Arts
The Edge Off Broadway Theater
Theatre Arts
Bughouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Raven Theatre
Theatre Arts
Riviera Theatre
Theatre Arts
Timber Lanes
Bowling Alley
Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Attraction
Jackhammer
Nightclub
Waveland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Leather Archives and Museum
Museum
Admiral Theatre
Nightclub
Lane Stadium
Stadium
Novelty Golf & Games
Attraction
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
Stadium
Saint Ignatius Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (40) A+
Quick Bite
Fast Food
Mr. Submarine
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Shelly's Tasty Freeze
Fast Food
Claddagh Ring
Bar
Atlantic Bar & Grill
Bar
Winnemac Liquor Store
Alcohol
Hidden Cove
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Cardinal Wine & Spirit
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Lincoln Karaoke
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Loafers
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Red Lion Lincoln Square
Bar
Spiteful Brewing
Bar
Gene's Sausage Shop & Delicatessen
Deli
Leadway Bar & Grill
Bar
The Sixth
Bar
Bobbie’s Runaway
Bar
Potbelly
Fast Food
Yogurt Square
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Kru Strength + Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago
Community Centre
Bosnian Herzogovinian American Community Center
Community Centre
Trapeze School New York - indoor location
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Preston Bradley Center
Community Centre
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
JPUSA
Community Centre
Uptown Fitness Center
Gym
Clarendon Park Community Center
Community Centre
Women’s Community Club Building
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Broadway Youth Center
Community Centre
Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center
Community Centre
Strong Hands Gym
Gym
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Mekato’s Colombian Bakery
Bakery
Hilary’s Cookies
Bakery
Nhu Lan Saigon Subs
Bakery
HarvesTime Foods
Grocery Store
Hellas Pastry Shop
Bakery
Miller Bagel
Bakery
R&A Bread Bakers
Bakery
Amy’s Candy Bar
Bakery
Mariegold Bakery and Fast
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Isabella Bakery
Bakery
Sahar International Market
Grocery Store
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lindo Michoacán
Grocery Store
Tannourine Bakery
Bakery
La Baguette Bakery
Bakery
L&M Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Cookie Spin
Bakery
Al Khyam Grocery, Bakery & Restaurant
Bakery
Clark Bakery
Bakery
Lebnan Sweets
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Defloured
Bakery
Parks (31) A+
Winnemac Park
Park
Gross Park
Park
Vogle Park
Park
River Park
Park
Ronan Park
Park
West Ridge Nature Play Space
Playground
Jacob Park
Park
Waters School Garden
Park
Ravenswood Manor Park
Park
Sunken Gardens Park
Park
Welles Playground
Playground
Buckeye Park
Park
Buffalo Park
Park
Welles Park
Park
Welles Nature Play Space
Playground
Legion Park
Park
Mather Park
Park
Andersonville Park
Park
Green Briar Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Mellin Park
Park
Riverbank Neighbors Park
Park
Korczak Park
Park
Chase Park
Park
Horner Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Your Community Bike Shop
Bicycle
On The Route
Bicycle
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Ruff Haus Pets
Pets
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Stanley Brown Jewelist
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Timeless Toys
Toys
The Book Cellar
Books
Metz Apothecary
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Turin Bicycle
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Citgo
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, 39.5% take public transportation in Lincoln Square.
Public Transit Stops (130)
Stops & Stations A+
Foster & Western WB
Bus Stop
Foster & Western EB
Bus Stop
Western & Foster
Bus Stop
Western & Foster
Bus Stop
Foster & Lincoln EB
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Foster
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Foster
Bus Stop
Western & Berwyn
Bus Stop
Foster & Lincoln WB
Bus Stop
Western & Berwyn
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Carmen
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Carmen
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Berwyn
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Berwyn
Bus Stop
Western & Berwyn
Bus Stop
Foster & Rockwell WB
Bus Stop
Western & Berwyn Terminal
Bus Stop
Foster & Oakley EB
Bus Stop
Foster & Rockwell EB
Bus Stop
Foster & Oakley WB
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Winnemac
Bus Stop
Western & Winnemac
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Winnemac
Bus Stop
Western & Winnemac
Bus Stop
Western & Balmoral
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
39.5% 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 Lincoln Square is 143/100 - which is 49% 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

Lincoln Square crime rates are 1,871 per 100k, which is 5% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,654 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
217 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 Lincoln Square is $98,301 - which is 66% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$98,301 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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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 (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 110
Fire Station
Chicago Police Department 20th District
Police
Swedish Covenant Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lincoln Sqaure Medical Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kindred Hospital Chicago (North Campus)
Hospital
Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
Hospital
Lincoln Square Orthodontics
Dentist
The Clark
Doctor
1st Family Dental Andersonville
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NorthShore Immediate Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Resurrection Health Care Medical Office Building
Doctor
Northside Dental
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 124
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 71
Fire Station
Mariam Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 70
Fire Station
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+

Lincoln Square home prices are $502,433 - which is 187% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$502,433 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
24% A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (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 B-

The Lincoln Square graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (9) A+
Budlong Elem School
Chappell Elem School
St Matthias School
St Philip Lutheran School
St Hilary School
Lawrence Hall School
Jamieson Elem School
Waters Elem School
Rogers Park Montessori School
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Mcpherson Elem School
Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr
Hibbard Elem School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr
Childrens Palace
Children'S World Daycare Center
North Park Elementary School
Stuart G Ferst School
Peterson Elem School
Clinton Elem School
Yeshivas Tiferes Tzvi
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
North River Elem School
High Schools (3) A
Amundsen High School
Lawrence Hall School
Northside College Preparatory Hs
Mather High School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Stuart G Ferst School
Telshe High School
Misericordia School
Lubavitch Girls High School
Roosevelt High School
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
Senn High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School
Northside Learning Center
Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs
Lake View High School
Depaul College Prep
Uplift Community High School
Ida Crown Jewish Academy
Bnos Rabbeinu High School
Lane Technical High School
Cics - Northtown Campus
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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+

Lincoln Square has an overall rating of 95% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (5)
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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Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Lincoln Square Area Facts

  • Lincoln Square has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lincoln Square crime rates are 49% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Lincoln Square is 26% higher than the Chicago average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Winnemac Park
      Gross Park
      Vogle Park
      River Park
      Ronan Park
      West Ridge Nature Play Space
      Jacob Park
      Waters School Garden

      Entertainment

      National Cambodian Heritage Museum
      Davis Theater
      Edgewater Historical Society
      Neofuturists
      pH Comedy
      Chicago Magic Lounge
      Swedish American Museum
      Chicago Filmmakers

      Food & Drink

      Quick Bite
      Mr. Submarine
      Dunkin'
      Shelly's Tasty Freeze
      Claddagh Ring
      Atlantic Bar & Grill
      Winnemac Liquor Store
      Hidden Cove

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lincoln Square? Of all people who commute, 39.5% take public transportation in Lincoln Square.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      38% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lincoln Square? The cost of living in Lincoln Square is 143/100 - which is 49% higher than Illinois.
      Lincoln Square
      143

      43% 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 Lincoln Square? Lincoln Square crime rates are 1,871, which are 5% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,871 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lincoln Square? The median income in Lincoln Square is $98,301 which is 66% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $98,30178% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,326109% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lincoln Square 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 Lincoln Square home prices? Lincoln Square home prices are $502,433 - which is 187% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $502,433172% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42350% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Lincoln Square have good schools? The Lincoln Square graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      20% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lincoln Square a good place to live? Lincoln Square has an overall rating of 95% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      5 total surveys

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