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Addison

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 73 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Addison is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 37,104. Addison is in DuPage County. Living in Addison offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Addison there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Addison and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Addison are above average.
    About Addison...
    Population
    37,104

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $962
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Addison Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      97.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      16.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      176.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      981.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      103.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      24%
      13%

    Working in Addison

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $58,636
    National
    $55,322
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    Addison Reviews

    73 reviews
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    Addison a great place with so many friendly faces. Everything that you could possibly need is in the heart and outskirts of addison. No matter where you go you can always find a great place to shop at or walk around. Addison is also filled with so many parks that it is very family friendly. Weekly they have concerts for the whole family to enjoy. All the major stores and restaurants you can imagine are here in addison. The schools there are great and amazing. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I always travel to Addison as that is where the houses of all my friends and family are located. After moving to Lombard I realized what a special town ,and such a diverse town also, we have in our state.
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    i love the city , it has a natural ebb and flow about it .....No SERIOUSLY IT DOES, i lived in this city for the last 5 years and i also live here in Addison back in the 1990's when it was somewhat under construction and i had a child that went to the elementary schools that were somewhat under renovation as well. Needless to say that the academic programs were being developed and at that particular time were up to par and very accommodating to me and my child's need, and even since then has tremendously improved the quality of education and child development, obviously i am an adult that is currently in my middle years and am looking for my furthering of my educational development .... But back to the city of Addison, if i could sum it up in a sentence.... I THINK THAT ADDISON IS AN TRULY AWESOME PLACE TO LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY, SINCERELY .. :)
    I have been living in Addison IL for about 12 years now. I love how friendly and caring everyone in the community is. There is multiple activities and events to attend no matter of age, For example, every Thursday in the summer, the village has a rock and roll night. This event is a place to eat and have a good time while watching a live band. The local schools do a amazing job in teaching the criteria that is needed for everyday life in the world. The teachers in Addison not only educate about a certain subject , but how to be successful in life no matter what difficulties come along the way. Though Addison is a amazing community, we need to start more club teams for sports. I believe this ,because as an athlete there are not a lot of clubs to improve in a sport. Overall, I love living in Addison and it has been such an amazing place to grow up and learn everything I need for college and everything ahead in my life.