Livability Score

65
/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 B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Sputnik Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Snack Shop
Coffee Shop
8a5e
Coffee Shop
The Stockyard Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
T Opera Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sip & Savor
Coffee Shop
Vero Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
Momentum Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
Evelyns Food Love
Coffee Shop
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Southside Grinds Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Parkside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Spoken Word Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Retreat at Currency Exchange Cafe
Coffee Shop
Joy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ain’t She Sweet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sip & Savor
Coffee Shop
Global Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
John + Pat Anderson's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
Museum
Zhou B Art Center
Theatre Arts
Bridgeport Art Center
Theatre Arts
Guaranteed Rate Field
Stadium
Civic Arts Church
Theatre Arts
South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
Theatre Arts
Harold Washington Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Gallery Guichard
Art Gallery
Washigton Park Arts Incubator
Theatre Arts
Green Line Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
Theatre Arts
Digital Art Demo Space
Nightclub
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Museum
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
Museum
Little Black Pearl Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Seven Ten Social
Bowling Alley
Court Theatre
Theatre Arts
Cermak Road Bridge
Attraction
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Museum
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
Museum
Logan Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
The Renaissance Society
Museum
Pilsen Art House
Art Gallery
Chicago Art Department
Art Gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art
Museum
Food and Drink (23) A+
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Beijing 88
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whiner Beer Co.
Bar
Homer’s
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Stanley’s
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
S2 Express Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Kelly's Tavern
Bar
Bravo Food and Liquor
Alcohol
Takito Grill
Fast Food
Vienna Beef Factory Store
Fast Food
Village Inn
Bar
Xavier Players Club
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Wilson Community Center
Community Centre
12th Flow Performance System
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Primo Center
Community Centre
Gads Hill Center
Community Centre
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Oakwood Center
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Henry Booth House
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
Arts & Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Community Centre
Operation PUSH Community House
Community Centre
Harriet Harris Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Blue Lotus
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Charter Fitness
Gym
Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
Community Centre
Latinos Progresando Resource Center
Community Centre
Anthos Training Club
Gym
YogaSix Hyde Park
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
ALDI
Grocery Store
Central Bakery
Bakery
Supermercado El Gurero
Grocery Store
La Baguette Bakery
Bakery
Fruteria Favela
Grocery Store
Fairplay Foods
Grocery Store
Benitez Bakery
Bakery
Bake for Me
Bakery
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
La Central Bakery
Bakery
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company
Bakery
Kristoffer’s Cakes
Bakery
Tom Tom Tamale & Bakery Company
Bakery
Grecias Bakery
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Bourbon On Division
Bakery
Parker House Sausage Company
Butcher
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Huck Finn Restaurant
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Abundance Bakery
Bakery
Supermercado El Guero
Grocery Store
El Churrito Rojas
Bakery
Nonna Soluri’s Italian Deli
Bakery
East Balt
Bakery
Parks (33) A+
Packingtown Park
Park
Back of the Yards Park
Park
Davis Square Park
Park
Wagner Park
Park
Cornell Square Park
Park
Wagner Park
Park
McInerney Park
Park
Sherman Park
Park
Park No. 421
Park
Taylor-Lauridsen Park
Park
Lowe Park
Park
Little Venice Park
Park
Micek Park
Park
Park No. 437
Park
Luna Park
Park
Fuller Park
Park
Eden Place Nature Center
Park
Moran Park
Park
Emerald Park
Park
Donovan Park
Park
McKinley Park
Park
Hermitage Park
Park
Malus Park
Park
John Wilson Park
Park
Gage Park
Park
Shops (32) A+
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Marshalls
Department Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Foot Locker
Shoes
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
FAMSA Furniture
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rainbow
Clothing
Citi Trends
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
CT Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Burlington
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Forman Mills
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Rainbow
Clothing
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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, 21.1% take public transportation in New City.
Public Transit Stops (209)
Stops & Stations A+
47th Street & Loomis
Bus Stop
47th Street & Loomis
Bus Stop
47th Street & Throop
Bus Stop
47th Street & Throop
Bus Stop
47th Street & Laflin
Bus Stop
47th Street & Laflin
Bus Stop
47th Street & Racine
Bus Stop
47th Street & Racine
Bus Stop
Racine & 47th Street
Bus Stop
Racine & 47th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Ashland
Bus Stop
Racine & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 47th Street
Bus Stop
Racine & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 47th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 46th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Ashland
Bus Stop
Ashland & 46th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 48th Street
Bus Stop
Racine & 49th Street
Bus Stop
Racine & 49th Street
Bus Stop
Ashland & 49th Street
Bus Stop
47th Street & Aberdeen
Bus Stop
Ashland & 45th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
21.1% 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 A-

The cost of living in New City is 93/100 - which is 3% lower 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 F

New City crime rates are 4,043 per 100k, which is 105% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,319 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
724 crimes per 100k F
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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 F

The median income in New City is $32,588 - which is 45% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$32,588 F
Unemployment Rate
13.0% 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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
University of Illinois - Mile Square Health Center at Back of The Yards
Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
FFHC-Ashland
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 49
Fire Station
ACCESS Ashland Family Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Howard Brown Health at Thresholds South
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 50
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Special Operations Section
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 123
Fire Station
Heartland Alliance Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department 2nd District
Police
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 116
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 39
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 29
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Esperanza Brighton Park
Clinic
Chicago Police Department 7th District
Police
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
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+

New City home prices are $110,614 - which is 37% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$110,614 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B-
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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 New City graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
17% F
High School Grad. Rates
65% F
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Hamline Elem School
Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Lara Elem Academy
Hedges Elem School
San Miguel School
Sherman Elem School
Daley Elem Academy
Libby Elem School
Graham A Elem School
Fulton Elem School
St Gabriel Elementary School
Cics - Basil Campus
Visitation Catholic School
Holmes Elem School
Namaste Elem Charter School
Dewey Elem Academy Of Fine Arts
Henderson Elem School
Hendricks Elem Community Academy
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Christopher Elem School
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
High Schools (5) A+
Richards Career Academy Hs
Peace And Education Coalition Hs
Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
Back Of The Yards Ib Hs
Hope College Prep High School
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
Bronzeville Scholastic Hs
Williams Medical Prep High Sch
Noble St Chtr - Mansueto
Air Force Acad High School
Kelly High School
Ace Technical Charter High School
Lindblom Math & Science Acad Hs
Gage Park High School
Cs Academy
Ombudsman Chicago South
Pathways In Education Brighton Pa
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood Hs
Team Englewood Comm Acad Hs
Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership
Phillips Academy High School
Harper High School
De La Salle Institute - Institute 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 C-

New City has an overall rating of 59% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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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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Would be a five star neighborhood if not for the gangs 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2020) New City, formerly known as Back of the Yards is an interesting community.

Drive down 47th any time between 8 am and 6 pm between Ashland and Western and you will find a mile + of absolutely bustling stores, restaurants and activity. It's quite nice to be a part of.

Predominan ...Read More tly Mexican, the neighborhood shops and restaurants obviously cater to this demographic. This is a community that I relish being a part of, having grown up in a similar kind of neighborhood as a child (predominantly polish).

There are several industrial areas so you'll find lots of jobs working in trucking, heavy industry, and manufacturing. There are two huge nursing homes on Western near the orange line stop, as well.

Western ave starting at 33rd or so and going southbound to Garfield Blvd is absolutely gorgeous. A long park in the middle of the city.

You absolutely cannot find cheaper houses in what I consider a livable area (minimal blight) anywhere else in the city. Homes are inexpensive for as safe and convenient as the area is. This is primarily due to the unfortunate bad reputation the neighborhood has.

Now for the downsides. The gang culture in New City is a stubborn problem that simply will not go away. You will have a few quiet summers in a row and then for whatever reason the gangs will be at war again and shootings/ murders will spike. I really don't want to oversell this issue- if you are careful about the specific block you live on this will not be an issue for you. The gangs are very territorial but will avoid areas with a strong community presence. What I find very interesting is that outside of your gang related crimes theft, robberies, grand theft auto etc are all relatively low and on par with the better Chicago neighborhoods.

The other thing that I find to be a small annoyance is the amount of litter and trash. There is a ton of it around. Obviously this is not a problem that only New City faces, however in all my years living in Chicago it seems to be pronounced here. Read Less
New City: A Useful Stepping Stone 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 10, 2014) I moved to New City, Chicago a few years ago, after the recession made the city I lived in at the time too expensive. It is bounded by W. Perching Rd. on the north, W. Garfield Blvd. on the south, the Dan Ryan Expressway on the east, and S. Western Ave. on the west. It's primaril ...Read More y a residential neighborhood. Its primary attraction is that it is very affordable. Rents are cheap, housing prices are both low and stable. It is one of the most affordable places to live in Chicago.

What I liked most about the neighborhood was that it was quite liveable. There were a lot of places to grab a quick bite to eat, and a coffee shop was never very far away. There were a few grocery stores within easy walking distance of my house. There are a lot of parks, multiple libraries, and some theaters too. Some of the parks are quite beautiful. If you prefer to go carless, this is the neighborhood for you. The bus system is excellent. There are stops all over the place, and you never have to wait long for one. I couldn't afford a car, so this made a huge difference.

The big problem with this neighborhood is crime. It's high, even by Chicago standards. The local schools are also pretty bad, from what I've heard. However, I don't have kids, so I can't really say for sure. All in all, this is not a neighborhood for you if you have children. There are better family places in Chicago. If you are single and have a job downtown, though, and can't afford the rents there, this could be just what you're looking for.

There seemed to be a good sense of community in some places. I got along pretty well with the people on my block. We got together once in a while for grilling. Overall, though, it's the kind of place where being a good neighbor means minding your own business. I eventually moved out of New City, just because of the crime rate. However, I don't regret my time there. It let me keep a good job, a job that really helped my career along. When I was ready to, I was able to move up to a more suburban area. I couldn't have done it without my cool cheap little apartment in New City. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Packingtown Park
      Back of the Yards Park
      Davis Square Park
      Wagner Park
      Cornell Square Park
      Wagner Park
      McInerney Park
      Sherman Park

      Entertainment

      Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
      Zhou B Art Center
      Bridgeport Art Center
      Guaranteed Rate Field
      Civic Arts Church
      South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
      Harold Washington Cultural Center
      Gallery Guichard

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Little Caesars
      Beijing 88
      McDonald's
      Whiner Beer Co.
      Homer’s
      Domino's
      Church's Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New City? Of all people who commute, 21.1% take public transportation in New City.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New City? The cost of living in New City is 93/100 - which is 3% lower than Illinois.
      New City
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in New City? New City crime rates are 4,043, which are 105% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,043 per 100k people

      74% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      74% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New City? The median income in New City is $32,588 which is 45% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $32,58841% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $13,16756% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      178% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New City 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 New City home prices? New City home prices are $110,614 - which is 37% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $110,61440% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80615% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      41% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does New City have good schools? The New City graduation rate is 65% - which is 23% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      17%

      65% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is New City a good place to live? New City has an overall rating of 59% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      2 total surveys

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