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City living meets suburban serenity in Chicago's furthest northwest neighborhood
As Chicago's furthest northwest neighborhood, Edison Park is the most suburban a buyer can get while still being in the city. The neighborhood has a mix of single-family and multi-unit housing, accommodating a range of budgets and lifestyles, and enjoys the walkability of city living with the quiet serenity of suburbia. Its neighborhood Metra station keeps Edison Park a quick train ride away from downtown, so "You can still go to the city and take advantage of city living like nightlife, food and entertainment while being able to enjoy suburban living," as Wendy Lee, who's sold real estate in Chicago and its suburbs for nearly 20 years, explains. "You get the best of both worlds."
Historic housing on quiet residential streets
Edison Park has a mix of single-family and multi-unit housing, offering a range of flexibility that suits different buyers' needs. Much of the neighborhood's housing was built in the '50s through '70s, with brick bungalows and condos being standard. However, early 20th-century builds like American Foursquares, Tudors and Colonial Revivals are also available in the neighborhood. In Edison Park, neighborhood streets are quiet, cozy and quintessentially suburban, offering residents "the benefit of getting around with ease while living in a quiet community with less hustle and bustle," as Lee says. Well-paved sidewalks line neatly mowed lawns shaded by tall trees, and outdoor living spaces like screened-in front porches and upper-level balconies add to the neighborhood's sense of community. Prices here start around $200,000 for a two-bedroom condo, and most homes fall between $300,000 and $600,000, though larger, well-maintained historic homes and new constructions will sometimes list for more. The median list price in Edison Park is about $400,000.
Classic Chicago brick bungalows are a popular home style in Edison Park.
American Foursquare homes are a popular home style in the Edison Park neighborhood.
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Taft High School
Students in Edison Park attend Chicago Public Schools, starting with Ebinger Elementary School, which received a B-plus rating on the educational review site, Niche. Then, they continue to Taft High School, which received an A-minus and was on the U.S. News & World Report's list of best high schools for 2023-24. Parents interested in private education can send their children to the neighborhood's St. Juliana School, a Catholic school that enrolls preschool through eighth-grade students.
Taft High School building in Norwood Park.
Ebinger Elementary serves Edison Park students from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
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Exploring amenities at Brooks Park, Olympia Park and their rec centers
At Brooks Park, residents enjoy nine acres of amenities like playgrounds, sports fields and a rec center known for its boxing program for kids, teens and adults. On the neighborhood's south end, the nearly 10-acre Olympia Park offers similar athletic facilities and a rec center offering art classes and developmental programs for kids and basketball and volleyball leagues for adults. Smaller neighborhood parks like Edison Park and Monument Park provide some residents closer access to playgrounds and shaded benches, and residents looking for additional fitness opportunities join Anywhere Fitness.
With a huge green field residents of Edison Park and their furry friends love Olympia Park.
Brooks Park in Edison Park features tennis courts and even horseshoe pits.
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Meeting friends for drinks and shopping at local delis
On the neighborhood's north end, locals enjoy Italian food at Amici Ristorante, get takeout from Chicken Inn and meet friends for drinks at Morrison Roadhouse. On the south end, they eat French food at Café Touche, get thin-crust pizza at Moretti's and catch live music at Firewater Saloon. Neighborhood grocery stores like Spartan Bros Imported Foods and Tony's Italian Deli & Subs give residents convenient access to groceries, and the Whole Foods nearby gives them proximity to a broader selection of foods. When they want to go shopping, residents head a mile west to The Shops of Uptown, which also offers additional dining options and is home to the historic Pickwick Theatre, which opened in 1928 and still plays movies today.
Grab some drinks with friends at the cozy Firewater Saloon in Edison Park.
Edison Park families can get groceries at the nearby Whole Foods.
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Proximity to O'Hare and the Metra to downtown
Edison Park has a Metra station with a nonstop train that gets residents downtown in 30 minutes, or they can take Harlem Avenue to Interstate 90 to get there in about 30 minutes. Edison Park has a Walk Score of 72/100, meaning many residents can accomplish errands on foot. The closest hospital to Edison Park is Ascension Resurrection, less than two miles south of the neighborhood, and the nearest airport is O'Hare, less than five miles west.
Fundraisers and street fairs unite the Edison Park community
Edison Park has community events throughout the year, and a complete directory of these events is available on the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce's website. Highlights include Edison Park Goes Bald for Baldrick's, an annual head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research; Edison Park Fest, a street fair with a car show, beer garden and kids zone; and pub crawls at Halloween and Christmastime. One of the neighborhood's most significant events is its annual Irish Sunday Funday, where the neighborhood celebrates its Irish ancestry with live music and Irish dancers. "All the restaurants participate, and you go bar to bar to see everyone," says local Realtor Lisa Sanders, who's earned the title of one of the Chicago Association of Realtors' top producers each year since 2007.
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Parks in this Area
Edison Park
Playground
Events
Community Center
Brooks (Oscar) Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
Olympia Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Monument Park
Playground
Rotary Park
Basketball
Playground
Jonquil Terrace Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Miami Woods
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
13 min drive
Train
Edison Park Station
Bus
Harlem & Lunt
Bus
Harlem & Jarvis
Bus
Harlem & Pratt
Bus
Touhy Ave & Overhill Ave
Bus
Touhy Ave & Octavia Ave
Bus
Harlem & Albion
Bus
Touhy Ave & Osceola Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.620 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
12/19/2017Niche Review
Safety is a must for raising my family, Edison Park gives me that security. EP is unique to Chicago in that there are no other neighborhoods that compare.
4.0Niche User
12/20/2015Niche Review
The houses in this area are an average size, some larger than others, and overall affordable. They typically have a very "homey" feel. There are no vacant or abandoned buildings and all areas in this town are safe and nice to live in.
4.0Current Resident
3/17/2022Niche Review
Overall clean, quiet and family oriented neighborhood. I hope it stays this way and a lot of crime does not creep into the neighborhood. Also, I hope the Edison Park area resturants stop closing...we dont need too many more vacant storefronts and resturants...otherwise the neighborhood will start to go down and it will start looking like 6 corners
3.0Current Resident
1/21/2024Niche Review
Edison Park is a great place to live especially for you have young kids because of our natural instincts of protecting our kids , we would want them to grow up in a safe neighborhood. But lack of diversity in this neighborhood is a big concern . If you don't look like the majority , then you should just be careful of yourself and where you to to shop because there is a lot of negative non verbal cues and negative body chemistry that tells a minority person that they are not wanted and welcome in the in the neighborhood. This reminds me the famous quote of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior .''Do not Judge me by the color of my skin but rather Judge me with the content of my character. The quote is absolutely lacking in this neighborhood . I think there is beauty in diversity that every human should embrace and not see as something bad or a threat .
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Edison Park
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Edison Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edison Park, Chicago sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Edison Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $267,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home! Located in the highly desirable northwest Edison Park neighborhood. This one of a kind Southern Brick Colonial has it all. Stately columns with full width front veranda on extra wide lot. 3bd plus office 3 NEW full baths all with walk-in showers. Bright, light filled sun drenched rooms with tasteful updates throughout. Charming millwork in several rooms. Your white kitchen awaits!
Charming Brick Tudor in the Heart of Edison Park! Welcome to one of Chicago's most beloved neighborhoods! This spacious two-story residence offers generous living spaces ready for your personal touch. On the main floor, you'll find a formal living room, a formal dining room, two spacious bedrooms, and a roomy kitchen that leads to an enclosed porch. The second floor features an additional full
Judith MunizBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Exceptional opportunity to own a solid jumbo 3-flat in desirable Edison Park, just steps from the train station and vibrant downtown shops and restaurants. The top two units each feature 3 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full baths, while the legal garden unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath-ideal for rental income or extended family living. All units enjoy abundant natural light, hardwood floors,
Welcome to this beautiful Edison Park neighborhood, a fully renovated 3-bedroom main level, 4th bedroom lower level, 2.5-bathroom home, making its total living area approximately 2127 square feet. Just minutes away from Uptown Park Ridge and 10 minutes away from O'Hare International Airport. With the upper level at approximately 1142 square feet, this home has been extensively updated with large
$2300 Edison Park – Available Sept 1 2025 First Floor Apartment / Large Renovated 3 bedroom Apartment - in quiet 3 apartment building – with lots of windows.Quiet side street location. Plenty of street parking in front of building.5 minute walk to METRA station and Northwest HWY CTA # 68 Bus Line to Jefferson Park Blue Line10 Restaurants within 2 blocks, and more in Park Ridge
Excellent neighborhood and great area!!! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Beautifully updated, super clean, meticulously maintained and very spacious three-flat apartment building in the heart of Edison Park, Chicago. Walkable to all of the Edison Park schools, parks, shops, restaurants and bars, Olympia Park, Monument Park, and the Edison Park Metra train station. The entire 2nd Floor
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,208
Median Age
43
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,126
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,062
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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