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Berwyn

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 122 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C-
    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
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Berwyn is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 56,367. Berwyn is in Cook County. Living in Berwyn offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Berwyn there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Berwyn and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Berwyn...
    Population
    56,367

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $938
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Berwyn 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
      148
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      97.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      97.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      178.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,135.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      162.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      13%

    Working in Berwyn

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,801
    National
    $55,322
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    Berwyn Reviews

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    i've basically lived my entire life in berwyn. I've always felt like it was a very safe community especially for the kids and teens. This community has made me kids their top priority for them to grow well and safe. There are hundreds of places to be able to have some fun shopping time and the community is well taken cared of. Everyone in this community also encourages for students to be educated and involved; they provide resources and jobs for them to be able to participate in. By growing up here, it had made my life and my parents lives easier considering that this is also a hispanic community and welcoming of any other culture.
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    I am originally from Oak Park, IL and moved to Berwyn (which borders Oak Park to the South) the I was 15 years old. This place is great! It's more like the city than a suburb...it is filled with historic Chicago brick bungalows which line each street up and down. The people are down-to-earth and friendly, and it is very diverse. The homes are affordable. Families are everywhere, and you'll always find kids playing ball in the alley or cursing in the park on their bikes. There is Metra, buses and the CTA blue Line, so its convenient to public transportation. You don't have to have a car. Now that Berwyn has a Starbucks, we've got it all!
    Berwyn is a fairly clean and visually appealing neighborhood. I've lived there for most of my life and have attended the public schools in the area. I can say that it was pretty decent when considering safety precautions taken and the faculty and staff worked hard to provide a good learning environment. During my residency in Berwyn, I also found it fairly easy to find a job. I've worked at 3 different locations around and have had pretty good experiences. Working in the community allowed me to meet various of other residents and everyone seems very diverse.