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
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Argo Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Great American Bagel Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Wood Dale Water Park
Water Park
Wood Dale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
Water Park
Itasca Historical Depot Museum
Museum
Itasca Caribbean Water Park
Water Park
Bensenville Theatre
Cinema
Addison Historical Museum
Museum
Elk Grove Cinema
Cinema
Marcus Addison Cinema
Cinema
Rainbow Falls
Water Park
Elk Grove Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (3) F
Shorty's
Fast Food
Church street brewery
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hodge Podge Lodge
Bar
Gina's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Buona
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bacci Pizzeria
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Franky's Redhots
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Deer Grove Leisure Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Joanne B. Wagner Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Franks Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Kean’s Bakery
Bakery
Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Brioche Dorée
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Wooddale Community Square
Park
Frazen Grove Park
Park
Central Park
Park
White Oak Park
Park
Schiller Park
Park
Mohawk Park
Park
Raymond Benson Park
Park
Country Club Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Wesley G. Usher Memorial Park
Park
Deer Park
Park
Peacock Park
Park
Tamera Heights Park
Park
Byron Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Farmwood Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Green Meadow Park
Park
Breiter-Palm Park
Park
Happy Acres Park
Park
Old Mill Park
Park
Muir Park
Park
Muir Park
Park
James Clayson Park
Park
Community Athletic Fields
Park
Shops (8) C+
Shell
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Petco
Pets
Target
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
M.J. Food & Beer
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Happy Nails
Beauty
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
A-One Grocery
Convenience Store
Vestido Couture
Clothing
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Shelly's Salon and Spa
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Wood Dale.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Wood Dale
Transit Station
Busse & Foster
Bus Stop
Busse & Foster
Bus Stop
Tower & Busse
Bus Stop
Itasca
Transit Station
Itasca Metra Station
Bus Stop
Busse & Mark
Bus Stop
Lively & Devon
Bus Stop
Michael & Valerie
Bus Stop
Lively & Arthur
Bus Stop
Michael & Rozanne
Bus Stop
Busse & Devon SB
Bus Stop
Bensenville Metra Station
Bus Stop
Michael & Lincoln
Bus Stop
Bensenville
Transit Station
York & Irving Park
Bus Stop
Addison & Green Meadow
Bus Stop
Arlington Heights & Devon
Bus Stop
Devon & Arlington Heights
Bus Stop
Busse & Devon NB
Bus Stop
2052 Devon Ave
Bus Stop
Lincoln & Lake
Bus Stop
Lake & Mill
Bus Stop
Lake & Neva
Bus Stop
Lake & 2nd Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Wood Dale is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B

Wood Dale crime rates are 1,719 per 100k, which is 13% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,469 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
250 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Wood Dale is $75,521 - which is 28% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$75,521 B
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Wood Dale Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bensenville Fire Protection District Station 2
Fire Station
Itasca Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Itasca Police Department
Police
Bensenville Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Bensenville Police Department
Police
Addison Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Elk Grove Village Fire Department Station #9
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Elk Grove Village Fire Department
Fire Station
Elk Grove Village Police Department
Police
Wimmer Medical Plaza
Clinic
Brock Medical Plaza
Clinic
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Hospital
Addison Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department ARFF Station #1
Fire Station
Addison Fire Station Number 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Wood Dale home prices are $246,300 - which is 41% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$246,300 A
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Wood Dale graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Holy Ghost School
Wood Dale Jr High School
Westview Elem School
Oakbrook Elem School
Pixie & Dixie Day Care Center Inc
Lutheran School Of St Luke
Raymond Benson Primary School
W A Johnson Sch
Alsp-F.E. Peacock Ms-Itasca Sd 10
F E Peacock Middle School
Ssp-F.E. Peacock Ms-Itasca Sd 10
Alsp-Blackhawk Ms-Bensenville Sd 2
Blackhawk Middle School
Lincoln Elem School
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate Sch
Tioga Elementary School
Lasso-Tioga Elem Sch-Bensenville Sd 2
Ssp Tioga Elem Sch
Clearmont Elem School
Indian Trail Jr High School
Army Trail Elem School
Adm Richard E Byrd Elem School
Concord Lutheran School
Salt Creek Elem School
St Philip The Apostle School
High Schools (0) F
Fenton High School
Alsp-Fenton Chs-Fenton Hsd 100
Transition Learning Center
Addison Trail High School
Elk Grove High School
Alsp-Lake Park East Hs-Lake Park Sd 108
Lake Park High School
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ratings D-

Wood Dale has an overall rating of 50% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D-
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Honestly, move somewhere else 1 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 02, 2019) I live in Wood Dale and honestly, am less than thrilled with it. The taxes are high and the schools are not very good. Parts of Wood Dale go to Bensenville schools, which are even worse. I didn't find that out until I purchased my home. Very disappointing in itself (take five min ...Read More ute and look up Illinois's interactive report card and look and Bensenville schools and you'll see for yourself). In addition, there is not much to do in Wood Dale. Yet, perhaps one of the worst parts of this town is the need to deal with the village. They will find any reason to deny a permit. We wanted to put in a pool and applied for a permit. Every time we went there to apply, we suddenly needed something else. The last time, they needed the entire pool manufacturer's manual photocopied (seriously?!?!). Despite our attempts and dealing with countless frustrations, we were denied the permit, due to the fact that many homes in Wood Dale have side yards. While many of my neighbors have pools in their side yards, we apparently cannot. I have owned homes in other villages, and quite frankly, I have never seen anything like this. All of the neighbors around here complain about the nonsense the village will put you through when you attempt to apply for any type of permit. Honestly, there are times that it feels like you have no control over what you want to do with your property. Between the schools, taxes, lack of things to do in the community and the village, it really is not worth moving to Wood Dale. Read Less
A Quaint City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Wood Dale is a quaint little place to live in. This is a residential community that surrounds the city of Chicago. I love that it is close to big cities and it is close to the Chicago O'hare airport.

If you are pursuing the state of Illinois to reside in, this is a great locat ...Read More ion to live in. The city is small, but the community in the city of Wood Dale, Illinois is tight. Most of the residents commute to the bigger cities to complete their daily work, but the money that they earn stays in the city.

Entertainment can be found here in the city. Because of the varying mid-west climate the multiple types of entertainment include outdoor activities as well as museums and some of the most unique restaurants. This city is strong and alive. It is also a great mini vacation outside the big city if you choose to live there or close to the city. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Wooddale Community Square
      Frazen Grove Park
      Central Park
      White Oak Park
      Schiller Park
      Mohawk Park
      Raymond Benson Park
      Country Club Park

      Entertainment

      Wood Dale Water Park
      Wood Dale Bowl
      Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
      Itasca Historical Depot Museum
      Itasca Caribbean Water Park
      Bensenville Theatre
      Addison Historical Museum
      Elk Grove Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Shorty's
      Church street brewery
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Hodge Podge Lodge
      Gina's
      McDonald's

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Wood Dale? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Wood Dale.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wood Dale? The cost of living in Wood Dale is 114/100 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
      Wood Dale
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wood Dale? Wood Dale crime rates are 1,719, which are 13% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,719 per 100k people

      26% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59

      26% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wood Dale? The median income in Wood Dale is $75,521 which is 28% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $75,52137% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,56323% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wood Dale home prices? Wood Dale home prices are $246,300 - which is 41% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $246,30033% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42850% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      20% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Wood Dale have good schools? The Wood Dale graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Wood Dale a good place to live? Wood Dale has an overall rating of 50% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      2 total surveys

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