Why Live in The Elms
The Elms neighborhood in Decatur features midcentury homes built between 1920 and 1960, including ranch-style homes and bungalows typically under 2,000 square feet with detached garages. The community features a mix of well-maintained properties and homes in need of renovation, resulting in a diverse range of price points.
Hess Park is a community hub, offering family-friendly amenities, such as a playground and seasonal splash pad, as well as basketball courts and the Dexter Fowler Field, home to the Redbird Rookies youth baseball league. The park also provides free lunches and activities for kids during June and July. Summer camps and an indoor gym are close by at the Decatur YMCA, less than a mile from The Elms. St. John's Lutheran Church and the Northeast Community Fund offer community support through various events and assistance programs.
Nearby dining options include Carrol Lou's Smokehouse, Coffee Connection, Curly's Sports Bar and JJ Fish & Chicken. The Brettwood Village shopping center, less than a mile away, has a Kroger, Aldi and Planet Fitness. The Elms is conveniently close to Decatur Memorial Hospital, offering healthcare workers a 15-minute walk to work. Major employers, such as ADM and Caterpillar, are about 3 miles away. Downtown Decatur is around 2 miles away and accessible by bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Elms a good place to live?
The Elms is a good place to live. The Elms is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. The Elms is an urban pioneer neighborhood. The Elms has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 46. The average household income is $57,871 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 11.8% of residents. A majority of residents in The Elms are home owners, with 49.5% of residents renting and 50.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Elms can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Elms neighborhood guide.
Is The Elms, IL a safe neighborhood?
The Elms, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Elms?
The median home price in The Elms is $74,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $15,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.01%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $360 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $15K a year to afford the median home price in The Elms. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in The Elms is $58K.
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Home Trends in The Elms, IL
On average, homes in The Elms, Decatur sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in The Elms, Decatur over the last 12 months is $77,750, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$77,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$77,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$60
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$74,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%