Why Live in Clarendon Park
Clarendon Park, located in Chicago's Uptown District, features vintage brick Chicago-style flats, primarily condominiums and duplexes, many of which have been well-maintained or renovated. They often range from $330,000 to $800,000. Schools in the area include Uplift Community High School, which gets high ratings. Residents can access to Montrose Beach along Lake Michigan, which provides sunbathing, swimming, and kayaking opportunities. Other activities include visiting the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, the Montrose Harbor and the Clarendon Community Center at Lincoln Park, which has baseball fields, basketball courts, a skate park and a fitness center. The area is also home to a dog park, and Cricket Hill is used for sledding in winter. Groceries can essentials are found at nearby chains like Target, Jewel-Osco, and Walgreens along with local favorites Wilson Grocery Store and M&M Grocery. Dining options range from The Reservoir, known for its brunch and live jazz, to Jakes Pup in the Ruf, which serves Italian beef sandwiches. Wabi Sabi Rotary has modern Japanese cuisine. The Lawrence and Wilson train stations are nearby, and numerous bus stops sit along the area's major roads. Drivers can hop on U.S. Route 41. Weiss Memorial Hospital and Chicago Lakeshore Hospital Children’s Pavilion are a short drive away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clarendon Park a good place to live?
Clarendon Park is a good place to live. Clarendon Park is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Clarendon Park is an urban core neighborhood. Clarendon Park has 12 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 27.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $58,247 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 50.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Clarendon Park are renters, with 87% of residents renting and 13% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Clarendon Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Clarendon Park neighborhood guide.
Is Clarendon Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Clarendon Park, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Clarendon Park?
The median home price in Clarendon Park is $380,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $76,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,850 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $79K a year to afford the median home price in Clarendon Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Clarendon Park is $58K.
What are the best public schools in Clarendon Park?
The best public schools that serve Clarendon Park are:
What are the best private schools in Clarendon Park?
The best private schools that serve Clarendon Park are:
- Chicago Friends School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 3:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Chicago City Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Sacred Heart Schools has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
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Home Trends in Clarendon Park, IL
On average, homes in Clarendon Park, Chicago sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Clarendon Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$525,300
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$342,950
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$215,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$298
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
41
Median List Price
$380,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
17%