Livability Score

69
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Center Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Park Avenue Coffee
Coffee Shop
Catalyst Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Cafe di Organo
Coffee Shop
The Washington Ave Post
Coffee Shop
Red Oak Eats & Treats
Coffee Shop
Protagonist Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Katherine Dunham Museum
Museum
Katherine Dunham Museum
Museum
Static Ultra Lounge
Nightclub
Pops
Nightclub
Country Rock
Nightclub
Gateway Arch Riverboats
Attraction
Gateway Arch Riverboats
Attraction
Gateway Arch
Attraction
Rum Jungle
Nightclub
Museum at the Gateway Arch
Museum
Inside the Economy Museum
Museum
Old Courthouse
Museum
Aviation Museum
Museum
National Blues Museum
Museum
The Dome at America's Center
Stadium
Beale
Nightclub
MX Movies
Cinema
Village Theatre
Theatre Arts
GCS Ballpark
Stadium
Busch Stadium
Stadium
Ferrara Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pink Slip
Nightclub
The Roberts Orpheum Theater
Theatre Arts
Bottoms Up
Nightclub
Club Peek A Boo
Nightclub
Food and Drink (13) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Club LA
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Mello Freeze
Sweets
Gold Star East Side Liquor
Alcohol
Express Stop
Alcohol
Spanky's Lounge
Bar
Mink's Bar & Grill
Bar
Denese's Place
Bar
Double Deuce Lounge
Bar
Blackmon's Lounge
Bar
Burger World
Fast Food
Taylor's Lounge
Bar
Club Motivation
Bar
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Bar on Bond
Bar
Pop's Liquor
Alcohol
Jackie's Place
Bar
Slo-Jo's Bar & Grill
Bar
Koke's
Bar
Meka
Alcohol
CO2
Bar
Pickles Deli Downtown
Deli
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Parson's Place Community Center
Community Centre
House of Miles East St. Louis (HOME)
Community Centre
Leslie Bates Davis Neighborhood House
Community Centre
Rush City Community Center
Community Centre
Fairmont City Christian Activity Center
Community Centre
Community Center
Community Centre
Charlie Coleman Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gateway Market
Grocery Store
East St. Louis Supermarket
Grocery Store
Bond Ave Fish & Poultry
Seafood
East Side Meat
Butcher
James Henry Provisions
Grocery Store
Culinaria
Grocery Store
Copia Wine Mart and Bodega
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Parks (27) A+
Ridge Park
Park
Illinois Avenue Park
Park
McBride/Officer Park
Park
Ceola Davis Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Sunken Gardens Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Virginia Park
Park
Golden Gardens Park
Park
Jackie Joyner Park
Park
Alzada Christian Carr Memorial Park
Park
Sam Chucalo Mound
Park
Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park
Park
Frank Holten State Recreation Area
Park
Sauget Village Park
Park
American Legion Post 961 Park
Park
Alorton Park
Park
Katherine Ward Burg Garden
Park
Rootwad Park
Park
Luther Ely Smith Square
Park
Centreville Park
Park
Robert J. Baer Plaza
Park
Federal Reserve Park
Park
Peabody Park
Park
Brooklyn Community Park
Park
Shops (22) C+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Foot Locker
Shoes
Gen X
Clothing
Eagle Food Mart
Convenience Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
DTLR
Fashion
Man of Fashion
Clothing
A & S Market
Convenience Store
The Perfect Image
Hairdresser
Loflin Furniture & Appliances
Furniture
Daisy Floral Shop
Florist
Dancy's Barber & Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Fay Furniture
Furniture
South End Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Crown Foodmart
Convenience Store
Quality Market
Convenience Store
Happy
Hairdresser
Paradise Salon
Hairdresser
South End Meat Market
Convenience Store
Mr. GQ
Clothing
Collin's Wig Shop
Hairdresser
A&E Snack Shop
Convenience Store
Top of da Line
Hairdresser
La Tiendita
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in East St. Louis.
Public Transit Stops (468)
Stops & Stations A+
State at 24th Street
Bus Stop
State at 24th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at State
Bus Stop
25th Street at State
Bus Stop
State at 22nd Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at Henrietta
Bus Stop
25th Street at Henrietta
Bus Stop
State at 25th Street
Bus Stop
State at 22nd Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at State
Bus Stop
State at 25th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at State
Bus Stop
525 25th Street
Bus Stop
510 25th Street
Bus Stop
State at 27th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at Ohio
Bus Stop
25th Street at Ohio
Bus Stop
State at 27th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at Ridge
Bus Stop
State at 20th Street
Bus Stop
State at 29th Street
Bus Stop
State at 20th Street
Bus Stop
State at 29th Street
Bus Stop
25th Street at Summit
Bus Stop
25th Street at Summit
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.4% B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in East St. Louis is 77/100 - which is 20% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

East St. Louis crime rates are 3,404 per 100k, which is 73% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,908 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
496 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in East St. Louis is $24,009 - which is 59% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$24,009 F
Unemployment Rate
6.9% F
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
SIHF Healthcare
Clinic
East Side Health Clinic
Doctor
City of East Saint Louis Engine House Number 4
Fire Station
Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Golden Gardens Fire Department
Fire Station
East Saint Louis Fire Department
Fire Station
East St. Louis Fire Department: Engine Co. 425
Fire Station
Fairmont City Fire Department
Fire Station
Fairmont City Police Department
Police
Alorton Police Department
Police
Alorton Fire Department
Fire Station
Sauget Police Department
Police
Sauget Fire Department
Fire Station
Church Road Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Medicate Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment
Pharmacy
Touchette Regional Hospital
Hospital
Brooklyn Fire Department
Fire Station
Brooklyn Police Department
Police
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Downtown Police Unit
Police
Downtown Urgent Care
Doctor
Premier Dental Partners
Dentist
Coleman Dental
Dentist
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 9 Fire Station
Fire Station
City Smiles
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

East St. Louis home prices are $53,900 - which is 69% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$53,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The East St. Louis graduation rate is 77% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
11% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (9) F
Annette Officer Elementary
Gordon Bush Elementary
Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Cntr
Dunbar Elem School
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch
Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary School
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
James Avant Elementary School
Jtc Academy
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
Lovejoy Elementary School
Lovejoy Middle School
Educ Therap Support At Madison
Lalumier Elem School
Henry Elem.
Vicc
Oliver Parks 6Th Grade School
Venice Elem School
Sister Thea Bowman
Maplewood Elem School
Lift For Life Academy
Lift For Life Academy Elem.
High Schools (3) F
Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Cntr
East St Louis Senior High School
Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis
Jtc Academy
Lovejoy Technology Academy
Vicc
Vo. Tech. Tuition
Lift For Life Academy High Sch
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ratings F

East St. Louis has an overall rating of 41% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes F
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East St. Louis, IL Area Guide

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East St. Louis Area Facts

  • East St. Louis has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • East St. Louis crime rates are 73% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in East St. Louis is 20% lower than the Illinois average

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City of Crime and New Life!! 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) The town of East St. Louis, Illinois worries me just a bit. With it being located directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis Missouri there are some concerns. This town has been restructured multiple times and a few of the areas have high crime rates. Some good comes ou ...Read More t of the city as well.

With the bad reputation that this city holds, pursuing the redeveloped portions of the city. Local jobs are taken by residents and there does not seem to be much opportunity for advancement. Shopping is local to the area and the nightlife seems to be non existent. The city of champions is the cities name that they have given themselves.

Historically, there are still remnants of the destruction in East St. Louis from prior years. The homeless use this area to live in and create a life. This city is not a place that I would recommend for starting a family and looking for advances in your career. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East St. Louis? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ridge Park
      Illinois Avenue Park
      McBride/Officer Park
      Ceola Davis Park
      Jones Park
      Sunken Gardens Park
      Lincoln Park
      Virginia Park

      Entertainment

      Katherine Dunham Museum
      Katherine Dunham Museum
      Static Ultra Lounge
      Pops
      Country Rock
      Gateway Arch Riverboats
      Gateway Arch Riverboats
      Gateway Arch

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Club LA
      Wendy's
      Mello Freeze
      Gold Star East Side Liquor
      Express Stop
      Spanky's Lounge

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East St. Louis? Of all people who commute, 5.4% take public transportation in East St. Louis.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      equal to the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East St. Louis? The cost of living in East St. Louis is 77/100 - which is 20% lower than Illinois.
      East St. Louis
      77

      23% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East St. Louis? East St. Louis crime rates are 3,404, which are 73% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,404 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in East St. Louis? The median income in East St. Louis is $24,009 which is 59% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $24,00957% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,25139% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      48% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is East St. Louis a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      East Side Health Clinic

      A- Housing

      What are East St. Louis home prices? East St. Louis home prices are $53,900 - which is 69% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $53,90071% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $48249% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      22% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East St. Louis have good schools? The East St. Louis graduation rate is 77% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      11%

      76% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is East St. Louis a good place to live? East St. Louis has an overall rating of 41% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      41%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      19%

      17 total surveys

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