Livability Score

82
/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 (3) F
Hansa
Coffee Shop
Bluffington's
Coffee Shop
Bluffington's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cyber Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Lake Bluff History Museum
Museum
Great Lakes Theater
Cinema
Great Lakes Naval Museum
Museum
History Center Of Lake Forest- Lake Bluff
Museum
McCormick Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Allan Carr Theater
Theatre Arts
Allan Carr Theater
Theatre Arts
The Cressey Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Attraction
Food and Drink (1) F
Lake Bluff Brewing Company
Bar
Thaï Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Package Store
Alcohol
Arby's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
5 Points Hot Dogs
Fast Food
LF Juice
Fast Food
Lake Forest Food & Wine
Fast Food
Sweet's
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Chiefs Bar and Grill
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
Gym
Forever Om Yoga
Gym
Building 4
Gym
Fitness Center Loft
Gym
Gorton Community Center
Community Centre
Lake Forest Recreation Center
Gym
Great Lakes MWR Fieldhouse
Gym
Crown Fitness & Wellness Center
Gym
Greenbelt Forest Preserve Cultural Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Heinen's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gerhard's Elegant Eurpoean Desserts
Bakery
Great Lakes Commissary
Grocery Store
The Daily Grind
Butcher
Parks (14) A+
Blair Park
Park
Village Green
Park
Mawman Park
Park
Mawman Park
Park
Artesian Park
Playground
Artesian Park
Park
Ravine Park
Park
ELCO Mutual Industrial Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
West Park
Park
Sanctuary Park
Park
Base Houseing Park
Park
Knollwood Park
Park
Birch Park
Park
West Park
Park
West Park
Park
Elawa Park
Playground
Elawa Park
Playground
Veterans Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Constitution Park
Park
Shooting Star Savanna
Park
Lake Forest Recreation Center
Park
Deerpath Community Park
Park
Meadowood Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Activator Cycles
Bicycle
Target
Department Store
Tiara Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
Konradt's Florist
Florist
Graham's Marketplace
Convenience Store
Navy Exchange Great Lakes Home Gallery
Furniture
Navy Exchange Great Lakes
Mall
Speedway
Convenience Store
Forest Bootery
Shoes
Evereve
Clothing
TSE Cahmere
Clothing
bluemercury
Beauty
M on the Square
Interior Decoration
Talbots
Clothing
The Lake Forest Shop
Interior Decoration
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
J. McLaughlin
Clothing
Lululemon
Clothing
Unicorn Designs
Clothing
PetPeople
Pets
Fred's Barber Shoppe
Hairdresser
Lake Forest Flowers
Florist
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Navy Exchange
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in Lake Bluff.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Lake Bluff
Transit Station
Rosalind Franklin University Clinics
Bus Stop
Great Lakes
Transit Station
Great Lakes Metra Station
Bus Stop
Great Lakes Metra Station
Bus Stop
Buckley & Lewis
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Farragut
Bus Stop
Sheridan & Farragut
Bus Stop
Green Bay & Saratoga
Bus Stop
Lake Forest
Transit Station
Green Bay & Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Bus Stop
Lewis & Argonne
Bus Stop
Sheridan & 17th Street
Bus Stop
North Chicago
Transit Station
1490 Lewis Ave
Bus Stop
Jackson & 15th Street
Bus Stop
14th Street & Jones
Bus Stop
Whispering Oaks Apts (2479 W Dugdale Rd)
Bus Stop
Lewis & 11th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.7% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lake Bluff is 167/100 - which is 73% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime A+

Lake Bluff crime rates are 641 per 100k, which is 67% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
547 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
93 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Lake Bluff is $174,444 - which is 195% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$174,444 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Lake Bluff Fire Department
Fire Station
Lake Bluff Police Department
Police
Rosalind Franklin University Primary Care Clinic
Clinic
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Clinic
Goshgarian Orthodontics
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center
Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center
Clinic
Greak Lakes Naval Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Great Lakes Naval Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Lake Forest Dental Arts
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lake Forest Police Department
Police
Health Center
Doctor
North Chicago Police Department
Police
North Central Community Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Lake Bluff home prices are $647,100 - which is 270% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$647,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools A+

The Lake Bluff graduation rate is 99% - which is 17% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
99% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Lake Bluff Elem Sch
Lake Bluff Middle School
Forrestal Elem School
Sheridan Elem School
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
Howard A Yeager Elem Sch
Learn 10 Charter School
School Of St Mary
Deer Path Middle Sch East
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
Rondout Elem School
East Lake Academy
Neal Math Science Academy
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Oak Grove School
Oak Grove Elem School
Evelyn Alexander School
High Schools (1) F
Lake Forest High School
Safe Haven School
Montessori School Of Lake Forest
North Chicago Community High Sch
Lake Forest Academy
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ratings A+

Lake Bluff has an overall rating of 89% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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Lake Bluff, IL Area Guide

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  • Lake Bluff has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lake Bluff crime rates are 67% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Lake Bluff is 73% higher than the Illinois average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Blair Park
      Village Green
      Mawman Park
      Mawman Park
      Artesian Park
      Artesian Park
      Ravine Park
      ELCO Mutual Industrial Park

      Entertainment

      Lake Bluff History Museum
      Great Lakes Theater
      Great Lakes Naval Museum
      History Center Of Lake Forest- Lake Bluff
      McCormick Auditorium
      Allan Carr Theater
      Allan Carr Theater
      The Cressey Center for the Arts

      Food & Drink

      Lake Bluff Brewing Company
      Thaï Express
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Package Store
      Arby's
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      5 Points Hot Dogs

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Bluff? Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in Lake Bluff.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Bluff? The cost of living in Lake Bluff is 167/100 - which is 73% higher than Illinois.
      Lake Bluff
      167

      67% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Bluff? Lake Bluff crime rates are 641, which are 67% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      641 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 157

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -35%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Bluff? The median income in Lake Bluff is $174,444 which is 195% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $174,444215% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,123192% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lake Bluff a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake Bluff home prices? Lake Bluff home prices are $647,100 - which is 270% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $647,100250% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,136125% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      91%

      43% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lake Bluff have good schools? The Lake Bluff graduation rate is 99% - which is 17% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      99%

      19% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      33% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lake Bluff a good place to live? Lake Bluff has an overall rating of 89% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      1 total surveys

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