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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Country Club Hills Ampiheater
Theatre Arts
Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema
Cinema
Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
Cinema
Chinese House of Park Forest
Attraction
Food and Drink (26) D-
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Boston Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Climb On
Gym
HF Racquet and Fitness Club
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Walt's Food Center
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Seafood Basket Market
Seafood
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Teddy's Fruit & Meat Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Country Square Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walt's Food Center
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Richard D. Irwin Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Independence Park
Park
Willowview Park
Park
Cedar Park
Park
Indian Trail Park
Park
Merchants Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Millennium Park
Park
Izaak Walton Preserve
Park
VFW Little League Park
Park
Scandia Park
Park
Patriots Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Dolphin Lake Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Woodborough Park
Park
Woodbrough Park
Park
Estates Park
Park
Estates Park
Park
Hollydale Park
Park
Hillcrest Park
Park
Well Park
Park
Flossmoor Park
Park
Shops (31) F
Marathon
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Ebel's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Five Below
Discount Store
Old Navy
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
DTLR
Shoes
Famous Footwear
Shoes
The Room Place
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Best Buy
Electronics
Regal Nails
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
The Villager Card & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Visionworks
Optician
Walmart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Homewood.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Dixie & 183rd Street NB
Bus Stop
Dixie & Ridge
Bus Stop
Dixie & 183rd Street SB
Bus Stop
Dixie & Ridge
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & Elm Road
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Morris Avenue
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & Elm Road
Bus Stop
Homewood Metra Station
Bus Stop
Homewood
Transit Station
183rd Street & Harwood Avenue
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & Cedar Road
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & Cedar Road
Bus Stop
Dixie & Maple
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & Maple Road
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Western EB
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Western WB
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & 175th Street
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Stewart Avenue
Bus Stop
Dixie Highway & 175th Street
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Stewart Avenue
Bus Stop
Calumet
Transit Station
Calumet Metra Station
Bus Stop
Calumet Metra Station
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Governors Highway EB
Bus Stop
183rd Street & Governors Highway WB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
12.5% B+
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Homewood is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C

Homewood crime rates are 3,907 per 100k, which is 98% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,719 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
188 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Homewood is $77,013 - which is 30% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$77,013 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Eldridge & Eldridge Dental Group
Dentist
Homewood Police Department
Police
Homewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Hazel Crest Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Flossmoor Fire Department
Fire Station
South Suburban Medical Center
Clinic
South Suburban Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Markahm Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Flossmoor
Clinic
The Center for Dental Excellence
Dentist
Homewood Acres Fire Department
Fire Station
Aunt Martha's Chicago Heights Pediatric Health and Wellness Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Thornton Fire Department
Fire Station
A to Z Dental
Dentist
Glenwood Police Department
Police
Community Health Fairs
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Homewood home prices are $164,500 - which is 6% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$164,500 C
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Homewood graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Willow School
Flossmoor Montessori School
James Hart School
Hello Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten
Western Avenue Elem School
Winston Churchill School
Parker Junior High School
Infant Jesus Of Prague School
Longwood Elem School
Carra Academy
Jesse C White Learning Academy
Homewood Christian Academy
Serena Hills Elem School
Heather Hill Elem School
Mae Jemison School
Chateaux School
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
Highlands Elem School
Wolcott School
Greenbriar Elem School
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Taft School
Nob Hill Elem School
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
High Schools (0) F
Carra Academy
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Acad For Lifelong Learning
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Hillcrest High School
Marian Catholic High School
Bloom High School
Dist 206 Alternative High School
Speed Independence High School
Speed Program For Adaptive Learn
Thornwood High School
Rich Central Campus High School
Outlook Academy
Protestant Reformed/Heritage Christian Schools
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ratings C+

Homewood has an overall rating of 66% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes A-
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My Hometown Of Homewood Illinois 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Homewood, IL has been particularly favorable in terms of simplicity and convenience. I feel as though the areas of interest are just close enough for one to be able to enjoy their time here without having to look for much more outside of the city limits. There are many ...Read More restaurants, fitness clubs, and stores with great shopping along Harwood Avenue.

Housing is relatively low priced in comparison to what I have heard from family and friends living elsewhere in the state. I understand that the "get what you pay for" phrase is overused, but here you really do. There are plenty of things to do, and great housing to choose from.

All in all the usual questions I get from people looking into Haywood living, are questions about the school system. I am not an educator, but being educated here and having to opportunity to go to college and get a degree says alot about the school system. The majority of folks in town have their high school diploma and are employed tax paying citizens. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Richard D. Irwin Park
      Orchard Park
      Orchard Park
      Independence Park
      Willowview Park
      Cedar Park
      Indian Trail Park
      Merchants Park

      Entertainment

      Country Club Hills Ampiheater
      Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema
      Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
      Chinese House of Park Forest

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Marco's Pizza
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Culver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Homewood? Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Homewood.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Homewood? The cost of living in Homewood is 101/100 - which is 5% higher than Illinois.
      Homewood
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Homewood? Homewood crime rates are 3,907, which are 98% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,907 per 100k people

      68% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      68% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      26%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Homewood? The median income in Homewood is $77,013 which is 30% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $77,01339% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,24311% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Homewood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Homewood home prices? Homewood home prices are $164,500 - which is 6% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $164,50011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16222% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      22% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Homewood have good schools? The Homewood graduation rate is 94% - which is 11% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Homewood a good place to live? Homewood has an overall rating of 66% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      12 total surveys

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