Why Live in Light of the Community
Light of the Community in Aurora is a historic neighborhood located about 2 miles from downtown Aurora, with the Fox River on its west end. Known for its active community, the area features midcentury bungalows, ranch-style homes, and two-story dwellings, many with modern renovations. The neighborhood is characterized by tidy lawns, personal driveways, and mature trees. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a 20-acre green space, offers baseball and basketball courts, lake views, a playground, and a splash pad, making it a popular spot for community events. Other parks include Cowherd Park, Marie Wilkinson Park, and Falkos Park. For shopping, Aurora Outlet and Fox Valley Flea Market provide a variety of retail options, while Fox Valley Mall offers name-brand stores. Dining options along New York Street range from fast food to locally owned restaurants, with fine dining available in downtown Aurora. The neighborhood is well-connected with buses running along Farnsworth Avenue and New York Street, and the downtown Aurora Metra station a mile away. Highway 25 and Interstate 88 provide easy access to downtown Chicago, about 40 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Light of the Community a good place to live?
Light of the Community is a good place to live. Light of the Community is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Light of the Community has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.3 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $71,558 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 9.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Light of the Community are home owners, with 37.2% of residents renting and 62.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Light of the Community can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Light of the Community neighborhood guide.
Is Light of the Community, IL a safe neighborhood?
Light of the Community, 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 Light of the Community?
The median home price in Light of the Community is $365,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Light of the Community. The average household income in Light of the Community is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Light of the Community?
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Home Trends in Light of the Community, IL
On average, homes in Light of the Community, Aurora sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Light of the Community, Aurora over the last 12 months is $320,000, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$591,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$96,188
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-25%