Why Live in Poplar Park
Poplar Park, located in Bolingbrook, is a well-established neighborhood known for its green spaces and convenient amenities. The neighborhood's namesake park, Poplar Park, serves as a central hub with its cabin-themed playground, paved walking paths, and a pond. Adjacent to the park is the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex, featuring the popular Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park, a gym, and a fitness center. The neighborhood is characterized by wide, flat streets lined with mature oak trees, providing ample shade. Homes, primarily built in the 1970s, include ranch-style, split-level, and bi-level houses, often with decorative landscaping and fenced backyards.
Families in Poplar Park benefit from access to highly rated schools within the Valley View Community Unit School District No. 365-U, including Jane Addams Middle and Bolingbrook High. Retail centers and dining options are conveniently located within a 10-minute drive, with major shopping hubs like Bolingbrook Promenade and an Ikea nearby. The neighborhood offers easy access to Interstate 55, making the drive to Chicago approximately 40 minutes, and Chicago Midway International Airport is about 35 minutes away. Public transportation is available via Pace buses on major roads like Lily Cache Lane. Emergency care is accessible with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth hospital located near the interstate. Poplar Park combines residential tranquility with practical amenities, making it a desirable place for families and individuals alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Poplar Park a good place to live?
Poplar Park is a good place to live. Poplar Park is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Poplar Park is a suburban neighborhood. Poplar Park has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.3 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $98,102 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 23.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Poplar Park are home owners, with 14.5% of residents renting and 85.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Poplar Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Poplar Park neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Poplar Park?
The median home price in Poplar Park is $319,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $68K a year to afford the median home price in Poplar Park. The average household income in Poplar Park is $98K.
What are the best public schools in Poplar Park?
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Home Trends in Poplar Park, IL
On average, homes in Poplar Park, Bolingbrook sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Poplar Park, Bolingbrook over the last 12 months is $312,500, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$312,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%