Livability Score

78
/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 (16) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pilates + Coffee
Coffee Shop
HERO Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ten Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Joint
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rare Tea Cellar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Steingold's
Coffee Shop
Ritual Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Loba Pastry + Coffee
Coffee Shop
Savanna Restaurant
Coffee Shop
Pide Ve Lahmacun
Coffee Shop
Red Eyes Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Tola #3
Coffee Shop
The Avondale Coffee Club
Coffee Shop
Elderberries Threefold Café
Coffee Shop
Beograd Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lizzy J Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hexe Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
CornerStone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Chicago Diplomat Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Tola #1
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Waveland Bowl
Bowling Alley
Lane Stadium
Stadium
DePaul College Prep Stadium
Stadium
Kerry Wood Cubs Field
Stadium
Beat Kitchen
Nightclub
Bughouse Theater
Theatre Arts
Timber Lanes
Bowling Alley
The Art House
Theatre Arts
Diversey River Bowl Lounge
Bowling Alley
Prop Thtr
Theatre Arts
Music Box Theatre
Cinema
Grassroots/Mercury Theatre
Theatre Arts
Regal City North Stadium 14 IMAX & RPX
Cinema
Davis Theater
Cinema
Athenaeum Theatre
Theatre Arts
Metro
Theatre Arts
Black Ensemble Theater
Theatre Arts
Wrigley Field
Stadium
Lucky Striek Social
Bowling Alley
Fireside Bowl
Bowling Alley
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
Museum
Berlin
Nightclub
The Vic
Theatre Arts
Logan Theater
Cinema
All Star Press
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (52) A+
Roscoe Village Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Big Boy Gyros
Fast Food
Hero's Sub Shop
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Liberty Lounge
Bar
The Region
Fast Food
Village Tap
Bar
The Reveler
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Blue Light
Bar
meatheads
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kite String Cantina
Bar
Stevo's Pizza
Fast Food
Miska's
Alcohol
Cork Lounge
Bar
Hungry Brain
Bar
Goldie’s Pub
Bar
Four Moon Tavern
Bar
Fitness (2) A+
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
Xsport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Jose P. Rizal Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Lincoln Square Athletic Club
Gym
DANK Haus
Community Centre
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
Levy Senior Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Renzo Gracie Chicago Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Gym
Center on Halsted
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Strong Hands Gym
Gym
Defined Training
Gym
Lincoln Park Athletic Club
Gym
Broadway Youth Center
Community Centre
Steamworks
Gym
Fitness Formula Center
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Gym
Groceries (9) A+
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Rudy’s Bakery
Bakery
Irene’s Bakery
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Paulina Meat Market
Butcher
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Bulldog Bakery
Bakery
Carniceria Guanajuato
Grocery Store
Dollar City
Grocery Store
Cookie Spin
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
L&M Fine Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lutz Cafe & Pastry Shop
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Southern France Patisserie
Bakery
Spencer's Jolly Posh Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Tanos Bakery
Bakery
Miller Bagel
Bakery
The Bakery at Fat Rice
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Carniceria Ruiz
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Audubon School Playground
Playground
Richard Clark Park
Park
Revere Park
Park
Fellger Park
Park
Klein Park
Park
Filbert Park
Park
California Park
Park
Hamlin Park
Park
Merryman Park
Park
Brands Park
Park
Wood Park
Park
Sacramento Park
Park
Riverbank Neighbors Park
Park
Horner Park
Park
Wieboldt Park
Park
Juniper Park
Park
Washtenaw Park
Park
Welles Nature Play Space
Playground
Childrens park
Park
Welles Park
Park
Helen Zatterburg Park
Park
Elston Park
Park
Nelson Park
Park
Welles Playground
Playground
Sheil Park
Park
Shops (30) A+
Pro Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Kauser's Salon and Spa
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Galaxy Comics
Books
Sarah Mart
Convenience Store
Roscoe Village Bikes
Bicycle
T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Wanda Nail Spa
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Speedway
Convenience Store
Profile by Sanford
Nutrition Supplements
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Salon de Vive
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Lakeview Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cole's Appliance & Furniture
Furniture
Ruby Nails in Chicago
Beauty
The Corner Store
Convenience Store
Malosa Boutique
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, 29.9% take public transportation in North Center.
Public Transit Stops (120)
Stops & Stations A+
Addison & Oakley WB
Bus Stop
Addison & Oakley EB
Bus Stop
Addison & Leavitt EB
Bus Stop
Addison & Leavitt WB
Bus Stop
Addison & Western WB
Bus Stop
Western & Addison
Bus Stop
Western & Addison
Bus Stop
Addison & Western EB
Bus Stop
Addison & Hoyne EB
Bus Stop
Addison & Hoyne WB
Bus Stop
Addison & Artesian
Bus Stop
Western & Grace
Bus Stop
Western & Grace
Bus Stop
Western & Roscoe
Bus Stop
Addison & Campbell EB (Lane Tech HS)
Bus Stop
Western & Roscoe
Bus Stop
Addison & Damen EB
Bus Stop
Damen & Addison
Bus Stop
Damen & Addison
Bus Stop
Addison & Damen WB
Bus Stop
Damen & Cornelia
Bus Stop
Damen & Waveland
Bus Stop
Addison & Campbell WB
Bus Stop
Damen & Waveland
Bus Stop
Damen & Cornelia
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.9% 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 North Center is 161/100 - which is 67% 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 A

North Center crime rates are 1,661 per 100k, which is 16% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,547 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
114 crimes per 100k A+
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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 North Center is $133,268 - which is 125% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$133,268 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A+
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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 (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Immediate MD
Clinic
Family Dental
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 112
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department Area North Detective Bureau
Police
Freshworks Dental Studio
Dentist
Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 56
Fire Station
Chicago Pediatric Clinic
Doctor
MinuteClinic
Doctor
America's Best Dental Solutions
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 106
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lincoln Square Orthodontics
Dentist
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Clinic
Kindred Hospital Chicago (North Campus)
Hospital
Jewel-Osco
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwestern Medicine Primary and Specialty Care Lakeview
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 A

North Center home prices are $661,838 - which is 279% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$661,838 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
5x (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 A

The North Center graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Bell Elem School
Audubon Elem School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Coonley Elem School
St Andrew School
Jahn Elem School
Hamilton Elem School
Greenfields Academy
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Burley Elem School
Linne Elem School
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Cmpus
North Park Elementary School
Blaine Elem School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Chicago Montessori
Cleveland Elem School
Queen Of Angels Elementary School
Bateman Elem School
Ravenswood Elem School
Brentano Elem Math & Science Acad
Waters Elem School
Cardinal Bernardin Early Childhood Center
Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
High Schools (5) A+
Lane Technical High School
St Benedict Preparatory School
St Benedict Preparatory School
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl
Depaul College Prep
Alcott Humanities High School
Lake View High School
Ravenswood Baptist Christian School
Pathways In Education Avondale
Pathways In Education Hs
Lawrence Hall School
Yccs-Truman Middle College Hs
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Disney Ii Magnet Hs
Roosevelt High School
Amundsen High School
Prologue Early College
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Uplift Community High School
Yccs-Aspira Pantoja Alt Hs
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Von Steuben Metro Science Hs
Telshe High School
Schurz High School
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart
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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

North Center has an overall rating of 71% from 1 reviews.
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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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North Center, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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North Center Area Facts

  • North Center has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Center crime rates are 55% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in North Center is 41% higher than the Chicago average

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Audubon School Playground
      Richard Clark Park
      Revere Park
      Fellger Park
      Klein Park
      Filbert Park
      California Park
      Hamlin Park

      Entertainment

      Waveland Bowl
      Lane Stadium
      DePaul College Prep Stadium
      Kerry Wood Cubs Field
      Beat Kitchen
      Bughouse Theater
      Timber Lanes
      The Art House

      Food & Drink

      Roscoe Village Pub
      Subway
      Popeyes
      Dunkin'
      Big Boy Gyros
      Hero's Sub Shop
      MOD Pizza
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Center? Of all people who commute, 29.9% take public transportation in North Center.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Center? The cost of living in North Center is 161/100 - which is 67% higher than Illinois.
      North Center
      161

      61% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Center? North Center crime rates are 1,661, which are 16% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,661 per 100k people

      29% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61

      29% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Center? The median income in North Center is $133,268 which is 125% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $133,268141% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,670154% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Center 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 North Center home prices? North Center home prices are $661,838 - which is 279% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $661,838258% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,39247% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does North Center have good schools? The North Center graduation rate is 93% - which is 10% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is North Center a good place to live? North Center has an overall rating of 71% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      1 total surveys

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