Elmwood Park
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
Suburb
Elmwood Park
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 72 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$278,300
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,195
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Elmwood Park Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault149.9national 282.7
- Murder4.2national 6.1
- Rape8.3national 40.7
- Robbery54.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary162.4national 500.1
- Theft868.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft33.3national 284
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Working in Elmwood Park
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$68,833
National
$69,021Places to Work in Elmwood Park
Top Public Schools Serving Elmwood Park
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 760 reviews
- grade A
DeVry University Advantage Academy High School
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 228 reviews
- grade A
Proviso Math & Science Academy
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 390 reviews
- grade B+
Pritzker College Prep
- Rating 4.33 out of 5 55 reviews
- grade B+
ITW David Speer Academy
- Rating 4.53 out of 5 58 reviews
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Elmwood Park Reviews
Rating 3.96 out of 5 72 reviews
Elmwood Park was a lovely suburb. The neighborhood was lively and calmer than the typical, bustling scene of the city. There were a lot of activities and things to do that made it a welcoming place. However, many shops were far away and it was difficult to travel to far-away lengths. Overall, the environment and friendly and the people were unique. There is a lot of diversity in this suburb of Asians, Hispanics, and polish people. I definitely recommend this place for someone who wants a serene environment while also enjoying themselves with the numerous activities there are to offer nearby.
The neighborhood of Elmwood Park is quiet but still very much connected to the city. Since we are on the border of Chicago’s Northwest Side, I believe overall the neighborhood is safe. There are plenty of places for children to hangout, plenty of restaurants, etc. Connections to the CTA and Metra are walkable from any point within the neighborhood. It is very lively with a lot of Italian influence which is a plus, obviously.
I grew up in this town of Elmwood Park, I continue to live here with my family. Throughout the years I have participated in many neighborhood events, and remain involved in my community. It is widely diverse and can grant students a good education through their public schools with excellent administrators. The community recreation center was and is my favorite place to hang out. It can apply to all ages where across the street there are bakeries, restaurants, libraries, and daycares for kids. In the recreation center there is the community pool where all the students and families go in the summer to see everyone else. The library is fairly new and has an amazing selection for everyone to find a book they like. The selection of books can apply to everyone, there are fantasy to romance novels for people of all ages. The community has never failed me, I loved and still love growing up in this town and would not trade it for anything. This town will forever mean so much to me.