Livability Score

79
/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 (2) F
Mather’s More Than a Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
LeFlour Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Touché
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Amber’s Coffee Cake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Eli’s Cheesecake
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Yellow Rose Cafe
Coffee Shop
SGA cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Edgebrook Coffee Ship
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Weston's Coffee & Tap Co.
Coffee Shop
Costa
Coffee Shop
Perkolator
Coffee Shop
La Capannina Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tea’se Tea Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Portage Grounds
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Norwood Park Historical Society
Museum
AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
Cinema
Habetler Bowl
Bowling Alley
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Pickwick Theatre
Cinema
Stage Wright Theater
Theatre Arts
Leaning Tower of Niles
Attraction
Ed Paschke Art Center
Art Gallery
The Gift Theatre
Theatre Arts
Patio Theater
Cinema
Windy City Music Theatre
Theatre Arts
AMC Village Crossing 18
Cinema
Copernicus Center
Theatre Arts
Museum of Hummels
Museum
Rosemont Theatre
Theatre Arts
Portage Interactive Water Play Area
Water Park
AMC DINE-IN Rosemont 12
Cinema
King's Bowling
Bowling Alley
Impact Field
Stadium
The Ballpark at Rosemont
Stadium
Irish American Heritage Center
Museum
Classic Bowl
Bowling Alley
Portage Theater
Cinema
Chicago Ballet Center
Theatre Arts
Filament Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (21) C+
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Iron Horse Ale House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
WineStyles
Bar
Coaches Bar and Grill
Bar
Brandy's Gyros
Fast Food
Trinity Pub
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sarpino's Pizzeria
Fast Food
Little Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Landmark Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jay's Food & Liquors
Alcohol
Nick's Gyros
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
MBS 24-7 Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Fitness Formula Club
Gym
Chicago Strength & Conditioning
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Centennial Fitness Center
Community Centre
Niles Human Services Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Dunne Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
Kyrgyz Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness Express
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Sokol Community Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Chisel
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Rosemont Health & Fitness Center
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) C-
Belarada
Bakery
The Purple Tulip Cakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
House of Cakes
Bakery
Shop & Save Market
Grocery Store
Kordian's Market
Grocery Store
Forest View Bakery
Bakery
Chicago Sweet Connection
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Happy Foods
Grocery Store
Happy Foods - Edison Park
Bakery
ABC Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Allegretti's Bakery
Bakery
Kazik Bakery
Bakery
Baking For The Takin
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
European Classic Bakery
Bakery
Butera Market
Grocery Store
Harwood Heights Deli
Grocery Store
Sweet World Pastry
Bakery
Beautiful Cakes
Bakery
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
Eli's Cheesecake Factory
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (26) A+
Mulberry Point Park
Park
Norwood Circle Park
Park
Myrtle Grove
Park
Summerdale Park
Park
Oriole Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Norwood Park
Park
Garvey School Field
Park
Garvey School Garden
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Pleasant Point Park
Park
Olympia Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Rosedale Park
Park
Monument Park
Park
Edison Park
Park
Brickton Park
Park
Norridge Park
Park
Indian Road Park
Park
Austin-Foster Park
Park
South Park
Park
Grandparents Playlot Park
Park
Brooks Park
Park
Ridge Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Shops (14) A-
Shell
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Pearl Botique
Clothing
A Peace of Vintage
Furniture
Raven Street Salon
Beauty
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Gordon's Harlem-Foster Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Chicagoland Toys and Hobbies
Toys
Verizon
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Gordon's Norwood Park Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Re-Medispa
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Ms. Z Nails
Beauty
Red Wing
Shoes
Nail Care
Beauty
European Hair Salon
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Burlington
Department 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, 10.0% take public transportation in Norwood Park.
Public Transit Stops (142)
Stops & Stations A+
Harlem & Talcott SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Talcott NB
Bus Stop
Talcott & Oconto
Bus Stop
Talcott & Odell
Bus Stop
Harlem & Thorndale NB
Bus Stop
Harlem Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Harlem Blue Line Station (East Entrance)
Bus Stop
Harlem Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Harlem & Thorndale SB
Bus Stop
Harlem
Transit Station
Harlem Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Harlem CTA Station
Bus Station
Harlem Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Higgins & Harlem
Bus Stop
Higgins & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
Higgins & Octavia
Bus Stop
Higgins & Harlem EB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Peterson SB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Peterson NB
Bus Stop
Harlem & Higgins
Bus Stop
Talcott & Oketo
Bus Stop
Higgins & Montclare WB
Bus Stop
Higgins & Montclare EB
Bus Stop
Higgins & Bryn Mawr
Bus Stop
Higgins & Nordica WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.0% 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 F

The cost of living in Norwood Park is 111/100 - which is 15% 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+

Norwood Park crime rates are 1,040 per 100k, which is 47% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
917 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
123 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 Norwood Park is $77,558 - which is 31% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$77,558 B+
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 some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 119
Fire Station
Dr. Joseph Sadowski M.D. Family Practice
Dentist
Endodontic Specialty Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Harwood Chiropractic
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
City Edge Dental
Dentist
Norwood Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Harwood Heights Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 11
Fire Station
WellNow Urgent Care
Clinic
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Park Ridge Fire Departmnet Station 35
Fire Station
Chicago Medical Health Group
Doctor
Dr. Peter Wlodarczyk, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Barbara L. Mousel, DDS
Dentist
Oasis Family Dental
Dentist
Nova Dental
Dentist
Kyriaki Ades D.M.D General Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bright Smile Dental
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

Norwood Park home prices are $293,731 - which is 68% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$293,731 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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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 Norwood Park graduation rate is 90% - which is 6% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (13) A+
Immaculate Conception School
Norwood Park Elem School
Oriole Park Elem School
Edison Park Elem School
Garvy J Elem School
St Thecla Elementary School
St Paul Lutheran School
Onahan Elem School
St Sava Academy
St Eugene Elementary School
Fantasy Island School For Kids
Ebinger Elem School
Montessori Learning Center Of Edison Park
Beard Elem School
Hitch Elem School
Union Ridge Elem School
Mary Seat Of Wisdom School
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
Pennoyer Elem School
Brickton Montessori School
J Leigh Elem School
St Paul Of The Cross School
Dirksen Elem School
St Constance School
J Giles Elem School
High Schools (2) D-
Resurrection College Prep High School
Taft High School
Ridgewood Comm High School
New Horizon Center
Logos Christian Academy
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest
Newhope Academy
Ralph J Frost Academy
Maine South High School
Vaughn Occupational High School
Fasman Yeshiva High School
Niles Central
Niles West High School
Chicago Academy High School
Steinmetz College Prep Hs
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Notre Dame College Prep
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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+

Norwood Park has an overall rating of 90% 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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Norwood Park, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Norwood Park Area Facts

  • Norwood Park has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Norwood Park crime rates are 72% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Norwood Park is 3% lower than the Chicago average

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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Mulberry Point Park
      Norwood Circle Park
      Myrtle Grove
      Summerdale Park
      Oriole Park
      Centennial Park
      Norwood Park
      Garvey School Field

      Entertainment

      Norwood Park Historical Society
      AMC Norridge 6 Cinemas
      Habetler Bowl
      Bowlero
      Pickwick Theatre
      Stage Wright Theater
      Leaning Tower of Niles
      Ed Paschke Art Center

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Iron Horse Ale House
      Subway
      WineStyles
      Coaches Bar and Grill
      Brandy's Gyros

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Norwood Park? Of all people who commute, 10.0% take public transportation in Norwood Park.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Norwood Park? The cost of living in Norwood Park is 111/100 - which is 15% higher than Illinois.
      Norwood Park
      111

      11% 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 Norwood Park? Norwood Park crime rates are 1,040, which are 47% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,040 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Norwood Park? The median income in Norwood Park is $77,558 which is 31% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $77,55840% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,93620% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Norwood 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 Norwood Park home prices? Norwood Park home prices are $293,731 - which is 68% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $293,73159% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $51346% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

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

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Norwood Park a good place to live? Norwood Park has an overall rating of 90% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      5 total surveys

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