Why Live in Berkley Square
Arlington Heights' Berkley Square neighborhood offers classic suburban living approximately 30 miles from Chicago. Developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the neighborhood features ranch-style, split-level, and Colonial Revival homes, many of which have attached garages and spacious backyards. Berkley Square is home to highly rated schools, including Cooper Middle and Buffalo Grove High, which is ranked among the top public high schools in Illinois by Niche. Local parks, such as Raven Park and Rand Berkley Park, offer outdoor activities, while the nearby Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve provides hiking and cross-country skiing opportunities. Arlington Plaza, located just outside the neighborhood, provides a variety of grocery options, including Trader Joe's. There are also restaurants, such as Palm Court and Crave Food Joynt & Pizza, nearby. Hospitals such as Northwest Community Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital are within a 10-mile radius. Major employers, such as GE Healthcare Holdings and Infinite Convergence Solutions, are located about a mile from the northern end of the neighborhood. Commuters can reach downtown Chicago, 30 miles away, via Interstate 294. For air travel, Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 17.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berkley Square a good place to live?
Berkley Square is a good place to live. Berkley Square is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Berkley Square has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.3 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $139,505 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 65.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Berkley Square are home owners, with 40.2% of residents renting and 59.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Berkley Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Berkley Square neighborhood guide.
Is Berkley Square, IL a safe neighborhood?
Berkley Square, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Berkley Square?
The median home price in Berkley Square is $559,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $111,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $115K a year to afford the median home price in Berkley Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Berkley Square is $140K.
What are the best public schools in Berkley Square?
The best public schools that serve Berkley Square are:
What are the best private schools in Berkley Square?
The best private schools that serve Berkley Square are:
- St Mary School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- St. Viator High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- St James School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
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Home Trends in Berkley Square, IL
On average, homes in Berkley Square, Arlington Heights sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Berkley Square, Arlington Heights over the last 12 months is $523,750, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$523,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$550,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$559,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%