- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB-
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsC+
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$201,101
National
$184,700Median Rent
$607
National
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Garfield Ridge Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$67,907
National
$55,322Families with Children
32%
Top Public Schools Serving Garfield Ridge
- A+
Walter Payton College Prep
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 9-12
- 330 reviews
- A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 9-12
- 518 reviews
- A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 7-12
- 990 reviews
- A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 9-12
- 598 reviews
- A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Chicago Public Schools, IL
- 7-12
- 2,863 reviews
Top Private Schools in Garfield Ridge
- NG
St. Daniel the Prophet School
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- PK, K-8
- 5 reviews
- NG
St. Jane de Chantal School
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- PK, K-8
- NG
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic School
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- PK, K-8
- NG
Kid'z Colony Daycare
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- PK, K
- NG
Gloria Dei Lutheran School
- Private School
- Chicago, IL
- PK, K-8
Garfield Ridge Reviews
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I have always disliked this part of the city. It’s far from the loop, the north side, the near south side, the lake, or any of the other places that make Chicago notable. There are lots of great people there and it’s affordable, but the cons far outweigh the pros in my book. There’s a lot of traffic because everyone in the area drives everywhere. The airplane noise in this neighborhood is constant and very loud. It’s probably a fine place if you have kids and you can’t afford a house in the city center, but if you can I would suggest trying to stay in the city. This is a neighborhood no one would ever know about if they didn’t have friends or family there (I have both). If you want to live the urban lifestyle — walking, biking, or taking public transport to shops, bars, art galleries, breweries, museums, or the lake then this neighborhood falls far short. You can jump on 55 and be in the city when there’s no traffic, but there is almost always traffic. No thanks.
The sense of community that Garfield Ridge provides makes anybody want to call it home. With many small businesses located in Garfield Ridge and the surrounding areas, there are rarely times when I need to leave the community to find something I need. The diversity in my neighborhood comes with great benefits as these people normally get along well and good relationships are built between neighborhoods.
Garfield Ridge is a tight-knit community of city workers who care about their neighbors and neighborhood. We watch out for one another, welcome newcomers to the neighborhood with a small gift, share each other's phone numbers, etc. There are people here who have been living here for decades and it shows in how they care for their homes, yards, and each other. We are in the city of Chicago limits, yet it has a small city feel.