Livability Score

73
/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 (59) A+
Starfruit Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Streets
Coffee Shop
Tropikava
Coffee Shop
Red Square Cafe And Lounge
Coffee Shop
Foxtrot Market - Wicker Park
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Colectivo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dollop
Coffee Shop
Intelligensia
Coffee Shop
Coco Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Typica Cafe
Coffee Shop
Hot Shots Cafe
Coffee Shop
Haven Lounge
Coffee Shop
Rakki Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kanela Breakfast Club
Coffee Shop
Gigi’s Cafe & Juicery
Coffee Shop
Francesca’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kanela Breakfast Club
Coffee Shop
Purple Llama
Coffee Shop
Letizia's Natural Bakery
Coffee Shop
Volumes Bookcafe
Coffee Shop
Pickwick Coffee
Coffee Shop
HERO Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Rapha - Chicago
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
The Den
Theatre Arts
Chopin Theatre
Theatre Arts
Young Chicago Authors
Art Gallery
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
Art Gallery
Western Exhibitions
Art Gallery
Rhona Hoffman Gallery
Art Gallery
Patron Gallery
Art Gallery
Debonair Social Club
Nightclub
Subterranean
Nightclub
Polish Museum of America
Museum
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Museum
Ukrainian National Museum
Museum
Maruane Ibrahim Gallery
Art Gallery
h
Nightclub
The Martin - Gallery + Event Space
Art Gallery
Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art
Museum
Corbett vs. Dempsey
Art Gallery
Nikki
Nightclub
iO Theater
Theatre Arts
Regal Webster Place
Cinema
Concord Music Hall
Nightclub
AMC NewCity 14
Cinema
Steppenwolf Theatre
Theatre Arts
Steppenwolf Theater - Round
Theatre Arts
Steppenwolf Theater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (135) A+
Mac's American Food & Drink
Bar
Happy Village
Bar
Sahar Food & Liquor
Alcohol
Gold Star Bar
Bar
Phyllis' Musical Inn
Bar
Anthem
Bar
Zakopane
Bar
Innertown Pub
Bar
Bangers & Lace
Bar
Easy Bar
Bar
Rite Liquors
Bar
Rainbo Club
Bar
Fatpour Tap Works
Bar
Kurimu
Sweets
Café Istanbul
Fast Food
D&D Liquors
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Ola’s Liquor
Bar
Nilda's Place
Bar
Neon Wilderness
Bar
La Pasadita
Fast Food
The Standard
Bar
Garfield's Beverage Company
Alcohol
The Fifty/50
Bar
Potbelly
Fast Food
Fitness (15) A+
Solidcore
Gym
Wicker Park Athletic Club
Gym
105F
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
CrossFit CE
Gym
Erie Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Community Centre
Yoga For All Beings
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
BluPrint Fitness
Gym
Erie Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Moksha Yoga Center
Gym
enerGEEwhizz
Gym
Fitness Formula Clubs
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Atlas Performance and CrossFit
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Gym
All About Dance
Gym
Row House
Gym
Cycle Bar
Gym
Groceries (32) A+
Alliance Bakery
Bakery
Bear Stewart Corporation
Bakery
Garden Gourmet Grocery
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Sweet Delights
Bakery
Artemio's Bakery
Bakery
Lovely Bake Shop
Bakery
Pierre’s Bakery
Bakery
Epic Spices
Grocery Store
Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Tastebud Food Tours
Bakery
Butcher & Larder
Butcher
Stan's Donuts
Bakery
Brobagel
Bakery
Ann’s Bakery
Bakery
Beard Papa's
Bakery
Go Grocer
Grocery Store
Rich’s Deli
Bakery
Olivia’s Market
Bakery
Bake
Bakery
Big Delicious Planet Canteen
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Municipal Market
Grocery Store
Local Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (54) A+
Honoré Park
Park
Dean Playground
Park
Commercial Club Park
Park
Wicker Park
Park
Pulaski Park
Park
Superior Park
Park
Park No. 536
Park
Eckhart Park
Park
Western Park
Park
Bickerdike Square Park
Park
Park No. 529
Park
Walsh Park
Park
Park 399
Park
Churchill Field Park
Park
Park No. 512
Park
Park No. 567
Park
Smith Park
Park
Erhler Park
Park
Maplewood Park
Park
Wild Mile
Park
Park No. 578
Park
Lucy Flower Park
Park
Union Park
Park
Clybourn Park
Park
Privet Park
Park
Shops (155) A+
D/V Optical
Optician
Ruby Room
Beauty
Trillium
Clothing
Penelope's
Clothing
Pinky Nail
Beauty
Noir
Clothing
Winchester Club
Hairdresser
Cattails
Florist
Semicolon
Books
Target
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Mulberry
Fashion
Doggy Style Pet Shop
Pets
Forsite Optical
Optician
Belmont Army
Clothing
Iridium
Clothing
The Grooming Lounge
Hairdresser
Yes Shoes
Shoes
Mildblend Supply Co.
Clothing
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Fausto's Jewelry
Fashion
Kokorokoko
Clothing
Salon M-Oka
Beauty
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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, 28.6% take public transportation in West Town.
Public Transit Stops (293)
Stops & Stations A+
Division & Wood WB
Bus Stop
Division & Wood EB
Bus Stop
Division & Paulina WB
Bus Stop
Division & Paulina EB
Bus Stop
Division & Damen
Bus Stop
Damen & Thomas
Bus Stop
Damen & Thomas
Bus Stop
Damen & Division
Bus Stop
Division & Damen WB
Bus Stop
Damen & Division
Bus Stop
Damen & Augusta
Bus Stop
Damen & Augusta
Bus Stop
Damen & Potomac
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Paulina SB
Bus Stop
Division & Ashland (Blue Line) EB
Bus Stop
Damen & Potomac
Bus Stop
Ashland & Division (Blue Line)
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Paulina NB
Bus Stop
Ashland & Milwaukee (Blue Line)
Bus Stop
Division
Transit Station
Division & Hoyne WB
Bus Stop
Division & Ashland (Blue Line) WB
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Ashland/Division (Blue Line)
Bus Stop
Ashland & Augusta
Bus Stop
Milwaukee & Division (Blue Line)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
28.6% 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 West Town is 142/100 - which is 47% 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 D-

West Town crime rates are 3,869 per 100k, which is 96% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,485 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
384 crimes per 100k D+
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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 West Town is $100,114 - which is 69% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$100,114 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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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 (26)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Cook County Sheriff's Central Warrants Division
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 30
Fire Station
Barry's Drugs
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Floss Dental Studio
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
East Village Dental
Dentist
Dermatology & Aesthetics Wicker Park
Clinic
Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
Hospital
Dente Complete Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ascension Saint Elizabeth Hospital
Hospital
Dr. Barbara Klempel M.D.
Doctor
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 57
Fire Station
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Northwestern Immediate Care
Clinic
Angelo Medical Clinic
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 14
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 35
Fire Station
Dental Magic
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
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

West Town home prices are $466,646 - which is 167% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$466,646 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
4.7x (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 C

The West Town graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (21) A+
Lasalle Ii Lang Acad Elem Sch
Pritzker Elem School
Columbus Elem School
Near North Montessori
St Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School
Rowe Elementary
Sabin Elem Magnet School
Talcott Elem School
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl Ctr
De Diego Elem Community Academy
St Helen School
Burr Elem School
Bridgescape Academy Humboldt Park
Otis Elem School
Mitchell Elem School
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Chopin Elem School
Ogden Int High School
Drummond Elem School
Erie Elem Charter School
Fusion Academy Lp: Chicago- Lincoln Park
Pulaski Intl Sch Of Chicago
Rudolph Elem Learning Center
Hope Inst Lrning Acad Elem School
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
High Schools (12) A+
Wells Community Academy Hs
Holy Trinity High School
Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep
Clemente Community Academy Hs
Josephinum Academy Of The Sacred Heart
Pathways In Education - Humboldt Park Hs
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Ogden Int High School
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
Chicago Hs For The Arts
Yccs-Albizu Campus Puerto Rican
Fusion Academy Lp: Chicago- Lincoln Park
Gce Lab School
Cics - Quest North Campus
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
Iyc Chicago
Noble St Chtr-Chicago Bulls Prep
Ucan Academy
Urban Prep West Charter School
Yccs-West Town Academy Alt Hs
Young Magnet High School
Yccs-Virtual Hs
Yccs-Assoc Hse El Cuarto Ano Hs
Phoenix Military Academy Hs
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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+

West Town has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (4)
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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The Good Thing About West Town is That it Includes Wicker Park 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 20, 2012) I have lived in Wicker Park for the last 9 years and a lot has changed since I first moved to the neighborhood. In general, West Town is located within the boxed area from North Avenue from the North, Elston Ave or Interstate 90 from the East, Grand Ave from the South and Western ...Read More Ave from the West.

The good areas, and when I say good, I mean the areas in West Town where I would feel safe walking around at night are generally North of Division and East of Damen. Outside of those areas, things can get a little sketchy especially down near Chicago Ave.

Okay, back to the good parts. First, there are a lot of good residential areas in West Town. I live near the intersection of Ashland and Damen and bought my condo in 2008. According to recent neighborhood sales data the value of my home hasn't really decreased in last couple years and if I wanted I could probably sell it at breakeven or even make a small profit. You can't say that for many areas of Chicago. I do know that there are a lot of people moving into the area.

The restaurant and nightlife is great. There are too many great restaurants at the corner of North Avenue and Milwaukee to write about here, but I would like to comment on a few.

First, if you are interested in non-traditional tapas you should try out People Lounge. It is a small quaint place, the wine is good and food is better. People's is reasonably priced too.

Next, if you are interested in American food with a high end flavor, I encourage you to try out the Fifty-Fifty bar and restaurant. The Fifty-Fifty is near Damen Avenue and Division Avenue and was started by the manager and chef of famous seafood joint down in the Chicago Gold Coast area. The Fifty-Fifty has a lobster sandwich to die for.

Lastly, if you are looking for food and some nightlife I definitely recommend Moonshine. Moonshine is located on Division Avenue about halfway between Damen Avenue and Ashland Avenue. Moonshine has great pizza and salads but is known for its nightlife. I know from experience that Moonshine has some great tequila.

Overall, West Town is a fun place to live, but be watchful of the "bad" areas.
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West Town, Chicago - A Little Bit of Something for Everyone 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2011) I've lived in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago for about eight years, and have loved (almost) every minute of it. West Town encompasses many smaller Chicago neighborhoods such as Humboldt Park, Ukrainian Village, Noble Square, and the very well known neighborhood of Wicker P ...Read More ark. Because West Town is comprised of several smaller neighborhoods, each with a distinct feel, it is home to a wide variety of residents.

The West Town neighborhood is home to a vast array of restaurants ranging from trendy eateries such as Hot Chocolate, Crust, and Mana to scrumptious and inexpensive ethnic delights such as Cafe Irazu, a wildly popular Costa Rican spot. In addition to restaurants, there are plenty of shopping options, especially in Wicker Park along Milwaukee Street, which is a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists alike.

While much of the West Town neighborhood has improved over the past several years, petty crime is still a problem, so visitors should practice the same caution as they would in any urban neighborhood. While I've only had a problem with the occasional car break-in, I have known a few mugging victims, so visitors and residents should exercise reasonable caution.

As a former south-sider who bounced around the north-side for almost twenty years, I'm happy to have found this neighborhood, and now consider it my home; just don't make me cheer for the Cubs. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Honoré Park
      Dean Playground
      Commercial Club Park
      Wicker Park
      Pulaski Park
      Superior Park
      Park No. 536
      Eckhart Park

      Entertainment

      The Den
      Chopin Theatre
      Young Chicago Authors
      Rhona Hoffman Gallery
      Western Exhibitions
      Rhona Hoffman Gallery
      Patron Gallery
      Debonair Social Club

      Food & Drink

      Mac's American Food & Drink
      Happy Village
      Sahar Food & Liquor
      Gold Star Bar
      Phyllis' Musical Inn
      Anthem
      Zakopane
      Innertown Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Town? Of all people who commute, 28.6% take public transportation in West Town.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      29%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Town? The cost of living in West Town is 142/100 - which is 47% higher than Illinois.
      West Town
      142

      42% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Town? West Town crime rates are 3,869, which are 96% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,869 per 100k people

      66% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      66% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Town? The median income in West Town is $100,114 which is 69% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $100,11481% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,022115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West Town 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 West Town home prices? West Town home prices are $466,646 - which is 167% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $466,646153% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,69078% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Town have good schools? The West Town graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      46% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is West Town a good place to live? West Town has an overall rating of 77% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      4 total surveys

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