Why Live in Hickory Oaks
Hickory Oaks in Bolingbrook offers a suburban lifestyle with contemporary homes built in the late 1990s. Located on the west end of Bolingbrook, it provides residents with convenient access to shopping, parks, and commutes to Naperville and other nearby communities. The neighborhood features gently curved residential streets with single-family homes, including ranch and two-story styles, characterized by vinyl and brick exteriors, attached garages, and faux exterior shutters. Public school students are served by highly rated districts, with Valley View Community Unit School District 365U and Indian Prairie District 204, including Wayne Builta Elementary School, Crone Middle School, and Neuqua Valley High School. Local amenities include a CVS Pharmacy, Sesame Chinese Cuisine, and Bawarchi Express, with additional shopping and dining options 1 mile east along Weber Road, such as Meijer, Jewel-Osco, and Target. Dining options range from The Patio's barbecue to Los Comales Taqueria's Mexican dishes, and casual spots like Applebee’s and Olive Garden. Parks like Champions Park, Lilac Park, Century Park, and Cider Creek Park offer recreational spaces, while golfers can enjoy Naperbrook Golf Course and Bolingbrook Golf Club, both 2 miles south. Primary roads Kings Road and West Boughton Road connect the area, with Naperville 5 miles north and the village center 5 miles east. Commuters can reach Chicago, 33 miles northeast, via Interstate 55 or the Romeoville Metra station, 9 miles southeast. For medical needs, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook is 5 miles southeast. The Illinois Aviation Museum and Wilderness Falls mini-golf center provide local entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hickory Oaks a good place to live?
Hickory Oaks is a good place to live. Hickory Oaks is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Hickory Oaks is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hickory Oaks has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.0 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $164,247 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 50.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Hickory Oaks are home owners, with 8.8% of residents renting and 91.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hickory Oaks can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hickory Oaks neighborhood guide.
Is Hickory Oaks, IL a safe neighborhood?
Hickory Oaks, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hickory Oaks?
The median home price in Hickory Oaks is $300,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $60,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $67K a year to afford the median home price in Hickory Oaks. The average household income in Hickory Oaks is $164K.
What are the best public schools in Hickory Oaks?
The best public schools that serve Hickory Oaks are:
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Are home prices dropping in Hickory Oaks?
Yes, home prices in Hickory Oaks are down 13% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Hickory Oaks, IL
On average, homes in Hickory Oaks, Bolingbrook sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hickory Oaks, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$385,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$535,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$307,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$307,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%