Livability Score

72
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
SIssy's A Sweet Shoppe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Superman Statue
Attraction
Superman Museum & Gift Shop
Museum
Lois Lane Statue
Attraction
Superbowl
Bowling Alley
Fort Massac
Attraction
Food and Drink (7) F
Fat Edd's Roadhouse
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) A+
The Zone
Gym
Happy Hearts Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Big John
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Washington Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Franklin Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Metropolis Sportspark
Park
Metropolis Soccer Fields
Park
Massac Forest Nature Preserve
Park
Shops (12) A-
Superman Museum & Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Sixth & Vintage
Clothing
The 606 Market
Furniture
The 606 Market
Furniture
Home Again Architectural
Furniture
Hidden Gems
Discount Store
ReFind A-Juntique Store
Furniture
Ribbons & Beaus
Clothing
Super City Antiques
Furniture
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Metropolis.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Metropolis is 86/100 - which is 11% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D

Metropolis crime rates are 3,385 per 100k, which is 72% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,043 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
342 crimes per 100k C
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employment D-

The median income in Metropolis is $40,883 - which is 31% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$40,883 F
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Massac County Sheriff Office
Police
Metropolis Fire Dept.
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Metropolis City Police Department
Police
Massac Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Massac County EMS
Ambulance Station
Massac County Fire Dept.
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Metropolis home prices are $81,700 - which is 53% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$81,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Metropolis graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (4) F
Metropolis Elem School
High Schools (2) F
Starquest Acad Rssp South
Massac County High School
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  • Metropolis has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Metropolis crime rates are 72% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Metropolis is 11% lower than the Illinois average
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      B Amenities

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

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Washington Park
      Franklin Park
      Lincoln Park
      Metropolis Sportspark
      Metropolis Soccer Fields
      Massac Forest Nature Preserve

      Entertainment

      Superman Statue
      Superman Museum & Gift Shop
      Lois Lane Statue
      Superbowl
      Fort Massac

      Food & Drink

      Fat Edd's Roadhouse
      Hardee's
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Sonic
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Metropolis? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Metropolis.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Metropolis? The cost of living in Metropolis is 86/100 - which is 11% lower than Illinois.
      Metropolis
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Metropolis? Metropolis crime rates are 3,385, which are 72% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,385 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
      22%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Metropolis? The median income in Metropolis is $40,883 which is 31% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $40,88326% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,73027% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Massac Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Metropolis home prices? Metropolis home prices are $81,700 - which is 53% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $81,70056% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71425% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Metropolis have good schools? The Metropolis graduation rate is 75% - which is 12% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      23:1

      41% higher than the US average

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