Livability Score

58
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Cal Harbor Restaurant & Lounge
Coffee Shop
The Pullman Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jean’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
The Factory
Nightclub
Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
Museum
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Museum
Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
Attraction
Dolton Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (0) F
J&B Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sharks Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack #35
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Spot Social Hour
Bar
Baba's Steak & Lemonade
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
A P Deli
Fast Food
Joey's Red Hots
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Harbour Point Shrimp House
Fast Food
Steve's Lounge
Bar
Wendol's
Bar
White Castle
Fast Food
Paleteria Jamay
Sweets
Fitness (1) F
Altgeld Gardens Community Center
Community Centre
Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC)
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Burnham Community Center
Community Centre
Thornton Township Senior/Youth & Family Services Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Calumet Township Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Farmfoods
Grocery Store
Old Fashioned Donuts
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fairway Finer Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Eric's Food Market
Grocery Store
Baltimore Food & Liquor
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Calumet Bakery
Bakery
South Deering Food Mart
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Fairway Finer Foods
Grocery Store
Poopsies Pastry
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Parks (25) A+
Golden Gate Park
Park
Carver Park
Park
Lion Field
Park
Kiwanis Field
Park
Kensington Park
Park
Park No. 573
Park
Sunshine Park
Park
Park No. 584
Park
West Pullman Park
Park
Langley Park
Park
Dolton-Riverdale Park
Park
Arcade Park
Park
Riverdale Park
Park
Pullman Park
Park
Palmer Park
Park
Needles Park
Park
Pump Track
Playground
Big Marsh Bike Park
Park
Park No. 565 "Indian Ridge Marsh"
Park
Riverdale Park Recreation Center
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Dolton Park
Park
Ivanhoe Park
Park
Mann Park
Park
Edward H. White Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Karkar Food
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Plaza True Value Hardware
Home Improvement
Kensington Korner
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
DTLR
Shoes
Burst Into Books
Books
Citi Trends
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
DTLR
Shoes
Shell
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount 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, 25.3% take public transportation in Riverdale.
Public Transit Stops (33)
Stops & Stations A+
131st Street & Ingleside
Bus Stop
131st Street & Corliss
Bus Stop
Ellis & 131st Street
Bus Stop
131st Street & Langley
Bus Stop
Langley & 131st Street
Bus Stop
131st Street & St. Lawrence
Bus Stop
131st Street & St. Lawrence
Bus Stop
Eberhart & 130th Street
Bus Stop
Langley & 132nd Street
Bus Stop
Eberhart & 130th Street
Bus Stop
Ellis & 132nd Place
Bus Stop
131st Street & Rhodes
Bus Stop
131st Street & Rhodes
Bus Stop
Carver High School
Bus Stop
948 E 133rd Place
Bus Stop
Ellis & 133rd Street
Bus Stop
Langley & 133rd Street
Bus Stop
133rd Place & Corliss
Bus Stop
130th Street & Daniel
Bus Stop
133rd Place & Langley
Bus Stop
130th Street & Daniel
Bus Stop
130th Street & Indiana
Bus Stop
Indiana & 130th Street NB
Bus Stop
130th Street & Indiana
Bus Stop
Indiana & 130th Street SB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
25.3% 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 Riverdale is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
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

Riverdale crime rates are 5,966 per 100k, which is 203% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
4,592 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,374 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 Riverdale is $19,067 - which is 68% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$19,067 F
Unemployment Rate
25.0% 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 F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 80
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 75
Fire Station
Chicago Family Health Center
Clinic
Roseland Public Health Center
Clinic
Dolton Fire Department
Fire Station
Dolton Police Department
Police
Chicago Police Department 5th District
Police
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 62
Fire Station
Roseland Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Roseland Community Hospital
Hospital
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Riverdale Police Department
Police
Riverdale Fire Department
Fire Station
Ivanhoe Dental Group
Dentist
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 115
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Burnham Fire Department
Fire Station
Calumet Park Police Department
Police
Dolton Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Comany 97
Fire Station
Amazing Touch Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
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-

Riverdale home prices are $85,600 - which is 51% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$85,600 F
Home Appreciation Rate
72% A+
Home Affordability
4.5x (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 F

The Riverdale graduation rate is 71% - which is 16% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
11% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (4) F
Aldridge Elem School
Carver Primary School
Cics - Bond Campus
Dubois Elem School
Owens Community Academy Es
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Cics - Prairie Campus
Pullman Elem School
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Curtis Elem School
Family Enrichment Program (Fep)
Lincoln Elementary School
Brown R Elem Community Acad
Gen George Patton Elem School
Successful Beginnings Learning Center Inc
Washington Elem School
New Life Celebration Christian Academy
Haley Elem Academy
Grissom Elem School
Legacy Connections Vocational School
Park Elementary School
Cullen Elem School
Riverdale School
Lavizzo Elem School
Poe Elem Classical School
High Schools (1) F
Carver Military Academy Hs
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Able Program
Brooks College Prep Academy Hs
Academy For Learning
Peace Center
Legacy Connections Vocational School
Fenger Academy High School
Corliss High School
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Ombudsman Chicago - Roseland Hs
Bridgescape Academy
Thornridge High School
Yccs-Olive Harvey Mid College Hs
Chicago Excel Academy Hs
Foundations College Prep Charter
Field School
Washington G High School
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh)
Ease Program
Blue Cap School
Harlan Community Academy Hs
Morgan Park 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 A+

Riverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
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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Riverdale, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Riverdale Area Facts

  • Riverdale has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Riverdale crime rates are 62% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Riverdale is 20% lower than the Chicago average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Golden Gate Park
      Carver Park
      Lion Field
      Kiwanis Field
      Kensington Park
      Park No. 573
      Sunshine Park
      Park No. 584

      Entertainment

      The Factory
      Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
      A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
      Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Dolton Bowl

      Food & Drink

      J&B Liquors
      McDonald's
      Sharks Fish & Chicken
      Potbelly
      Wingstop
      Culver's
      Harold's Chicken Shack #35
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverdale? Of all people who commute, 25.3% take public transportation in Riverdale.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverdale? The cost of living in Riverdale is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Riverdale
      91

      9% 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 Riverdale? Riverdale crime rates are 5,966, which are 203% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      5,966 per 100k people

      157% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      157% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Riverdale? The median income in Riverdale is $19,067 which is 68% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $19,06766% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,40152% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      25%

      436% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Riverdale a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not 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 Riverdale home prices? Riverdale home prices are $85,600 - which is 51% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $85,60054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      90% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Riverdale have good schools? The Riverdale graduation rate is 71% - which is 16% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      11%

      78% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Riverdale a good place to live? Riverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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