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South End is south of downtown
The neighborhood just south of downtown Aurora, about 40 miles west of Chicago, is appropriately called South End. The neighborhood's eastern border follows the Fox River, providing some recreational opportunities near the water and, sometimes, in the middle of it. Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois and is the westernmost stop on the Metra commuter train, with a train ride into downtown Chicago’s Union Station that is a little over an hour long.
One of South End's top features is its proximity to downtown Aurora.
The city of Aurora, founded in 1857, has a current population of 197,899.
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Recreation by, along and in the middle of the river
As expected, there are plenty of recreational opportunities, with the Fox River being so close. The Fox River Trail was built on an old railroad line and follows the waterway. In addition to getting exercise on the trail, there are wildlife-watching opportunities, and the trail goes by other recreational amenities along the way. One of those is South River Street Park. The Fox River Trail goes by this park and intersects with the Virgil Gilman Nature Trail, which is almost 23 miles long and crosses the Fox River into the east part of Aurora. It’s another trail popular among bikers, walkers and nature lovers. Other park features include baseball diamonds, plenty of parking and boat launch sites. North on the trail leads across the river on a pedestrian bridge to Hurds Island, which also features an underpass beneath a railroad track. The island has a large green space for a football or soccer match.
Residents enjoy walking, running, or biking on The Fox River Trail.
The Virgil Gilman Nature Trail runs throughout South River Street Park.
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Recreation not by the water
Copley I Park is the trailhead for the Virgil Gilman Nature Trail, and there’s also a lighted baseball diamond, a half basketball court, a picnic area and a playground. Westwood Park has a playground and two full basketball courts off Jericho Road. Limited parking spaces along Jericho Road can be used to access this park. Aurora Country Club is close and is a private facility that opened in 1914. Members can enjoy a clubhouse with three dining rooms inside and a swimming pool and tennis courts outside.
The highly-rated Aurora Country Club was found in 1914.
Both turf and natural grass soccer fields are a common sight throughout South End.
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Older houses
Some houses are over 100 years old and date to the early 20th century. Cape Cod, Foursquare, ranch-style and bungalows range from $150,000 to $300,000. Four bedrooms and about 2,000 square feet are at the higher end for the older models. It’s just over $200 per square foot in this part of the city, and 61% of the people living in South End are homeowners. The area is relatively safe, with a 4 CAP crime score at the national average.
Many updated ranch-style homes can be found throughout South End.
Homes in South End feature decent-sized lots next to parks and greenspace.
Homes in South End feature up to four bedrooms.
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Authentic Mexican food
The choices for eating out include a heavy dose of Hispanic influence. “That’s definitely one of the things that I appreciate about this area,” says Gavin Carlson, Education Specialist and Preparator at nearby Aurora University. “The food is delicious. It’s authentic Mexican. When I was a student at AU, I went to get tacos and other Mexican dishes every week.” El Festin means ‘the feast,’ and that’s what’s offered inside this casual Mexican eatery. Desserts also have a Mexican flavor at La Michoacana Ice Cream, where they also have a gansito, a Mexican snack cake. For a local touch to the grocery run, Prisco’s Family Market has been in the Aurora area for almost 100 years.
Residents can grab an authentic Mexican burrito at El Festin.
Residents can grab their weekly groceries at Prisco’s Family Market.
La Michoacana features over 40 handmade ice cream flavors.
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Industrial area
The railroad tracks run through the neighborhood, and some industrial businesses, including a steel distributor and a commercial building materials company, are located along the path of the tracks. While not industrial, some people in the area could be employed by Hollywood Casino Aurora, located only a few miles to the north in downtown. It’s a large employer with over 1,000 slot machines and dining and entertainment options.
Hollywood Casino Aurora features blackjack, slots, craps, roulette, poker, and sports betting.
The Iconic Paramount Theater rests along the river near the South End neighborhood.
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West Aurora schools
Public K-12 students can attend schools in Aurora West Unified School District 129, including the B-minus-rated Freeman Elementary, with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Washington Middle School gets a B-minus grade from Niche. The weekly General News school newsletter is published on the school’s website, keeping students and families up to date on events at the school. West Aurora High School is rated a B-plus on Niche. A short distance to the west is Aurora University, a private institution with undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs available. The enrollment is about 6,200.
Students are the highest priority at Freeman Elementary School.
Educational opportunities abound at Washington Middle School.
West Aurora High School serves about 3,877 students in 9th through 12th grade.
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Get on Pace
Pace Bus Services serves many Chicago suburbs, including Aurora, and there are stops for those relying on public transportation. Gladstone Avenue, Prairie Street and Terry Avenue are major streets where customers can hop on. Although very few sidewalks are along neighborhood streets, the neighborhood gets decent walk and bike scores for the number of trails in the area.
Residents can catch a Pace bus at Gladstone Avenue, Prairie Street, and Terry Avenue.
Getting around South End is a breeze with PACE bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Abraham Lincoln Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Bluff Street Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Steck Park
Trails
River
South River Street Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Parking Lot
Copley I Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Westwood Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Blackhawk Park
Phillips Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
58 min drive
Bus
Rathbone Ave & Bishop Ave
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Rathbone Ave & Oliver Rd & River St
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Terry Ave & Sundown Dr & Rathbone Ave
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1110 Jericho Rd
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River St & Sard Ave
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Jericho Rd & Terry Ave
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680 S River St (Hesed House)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South End
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South End, Aurora sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in South End, Aurora over the last 12 months is $245,500, up 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,653
Median Age
37
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,186
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,466
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
