Why Live in Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill, a small home community within Chicago Heights, Illinois, offers a blend of cultural heritage and practical living. The neighborhood features modest split-level, ranch-style, Colonial Revival, and Cape Cod homes, primarily built in the 1960s, with most properties including personal driveways and garages. Homes typically have three bedrooms and range from 900 to 1,700 square feet. Beacon Hill is 30 miles from Downtown Chicago, accessible via I-94 or the 211th Street train station. Major employers in the area include the Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant and XPO trucking company. Dining options along Lincoln Highway include Gios Grill, known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, and Big Apple Pancake House, which serves breakfast favorites. For outdoor activities, Indian Hill Woods offers access to Thorn Creek and Old Plank Road Trail, featuring 22 miles of paved paths for hiking, jogging, and biking. Sesto Park in Beacon Hill provides basic amenities like a playground and picnic area and hosts the Annual Back to School Festival each August. Chicago Heights also offers the Music in the Park summer concert series and year-round theater performances by The Drama Group. School District 163 serves the area, with local schools offering various programs and facilities, though they have received mixed ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beacon Hill a good place to live?
Beacon Hill is a good place to live. Beacon Hill is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Beacon Hill is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Beacon Hill has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.9 people per acre and a median age of 37. The average household income is $63,763 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11% of residents. A majority of residents in Beacon Hill are home owners, with 48.4% of residents renting and 51.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Beacon Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Beacon Hill neighborhood guide.
Is Beacon Hill, IL a safe neighborhood?
Beacon Hill, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Beacon Hill?
The median home price in Beacon Hill is $142,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $28,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.06%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $690 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $30K a year to afford the median home price in Beacon Hill. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Beacon Hill is $64K.
What are the best public schools in Beacon Hill?
The best public schools that serve Beacon Hill are:
What are the best private schools in Beacon Hill?
The best private schools that serve Beacon Hill are:
- St Agnes School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Marian Catholic High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
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Are home prices dropping in Beacon Hill?
Yes, home prices in Beacon Hill are down 9% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Beacon Hill, IL
On average, homes in Beacon Hill, Chicago Heights sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Beacon Hill, Chicago Heights over the last 12 months is $126,500, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$126,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$125,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$125,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Median List Price
$142,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%