Frequently Asked Questions
Is Englewood a good place to live?
Englewood is a good place to live. Englewood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with good transit options. Englewood has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.4 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $41,600 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 12.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Englewood are renters, with 67.3% of residents renting and 32.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Englewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Englewood neighborhood guide.
Is Englewood, IL a safe neighborhood?
Englewood, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Englewood?
The median home price in Englewood is $175,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $35,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $39K a year to afford the median home price in Englewood. The average household income in Englewood is $42K.
What are the best public schools in Englewood?
The best public schools that serve Englewood are:
- Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Englewood STEM High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
- Bogan Computer Technical High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
What are the best private schools in Englewood?
The best private schools that serve Englewood are:
- Univ Of Chicago Lab School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 8:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- St. Rita of Cascia High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Mount Carmel High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Englewood, Chicago, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Englewood, Chicago, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Englewood, Chicago, IL are Back of the Yards, Auburn Gresham, Washington Park, Chicago Lawn and Park Manor.
