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Revitalization northwest of Champaign
In the northwest part of Champaign, close to Interstate 74, Garden Hills is an established neighborhood that has seen much stability over the years. "It's an area where people stay long-term," says Deb Spalding, a Garden Hills resident who lives in a house where her husband grew up in the 1950s. "We've known people who have lived here until they died. Some move away, but a lot of them stay." The neighborhood is split in half by railroad tracks, and city officials are working to fix a flood-prone area just south of the tracks. The flooding issue is expected to be solved by constructing a detention basin in that area, which is being worked on as of the summer of 2024. When Garden Hills was first built in the 1950s, it wasn't part of Champaign, and the ability to handle stormwater in that section needed to be improved.
Garden Hills is a quiet neighborhood located in Champaign, IL with roughly 4,087 residents.
In the summer beautiful flowers can be seen all around the Garden Hills area.
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Hedge Park is part of the revitalization
Additional construction is happening in the area where the detention basin will be. Hedge Park is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026. Amenities will include a splash play area, exercise stations, playground equipment and a plaza gathering space. Current recreation opportunities in and near the neighborhood include Garden Hills Park behind the Garden Hills Elementary School. Among the four-and-a-half acres is a walking trail that’s a little over a quarter mile, a baseball diamond and playground equipment. Across Mattis Avenue is Dodds Park, with seven lighted baseball fields and 12 soccer fields. Also at the park is the Tribute to Olympic Athletes monument that recognizes local athletes who have competed at the Olympics, including five-time gold medal speedskater Bonnie Blair, who competed in the Winter Games in the 1980s and ‘90s. Bowling lovers can choose two alleys close to each other: Arrowhead Lanes and Western Bowl.
Arrowhead Bowling Lanes near Garden Hills is a bowling alley with auto-scoring, food and a bar.
The Garden Hills Park has a very nice soccer fields and a wonderful playground for the kids.
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Garden Hills got its start in the 1950s
The age of the houses in Garden Hills is indicative of when it started to develop. The neighborhood developers began building in the 1950s and named some streets after their daughters. Split-level and ranch-style homes ranging from $60,000 to $150,000 are consistent with other homes around the neighborhood. Two to three bedrooms and between 1,000 and 2,000 square feet are standard. Investors are attracted to the neighborhood—some houses have been renovated and may be closer to $200,000.
There are many lovely homes in the quaint Garden Hills area.
One of the many of the ranch style homes located in the quiet Garden Hills area.
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Mexican and Thai options in Garden Hills
Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant is one of the options on Prospect Avenue. It’s colorful and festive inside and is a favorite for the atmosphere, outdoor seating and margaritas. Thara Thai combines cuisine from various Asian regions. While the dominant style is Thai, there are stir-fry dishes and Pho, a Vietnamese soup dish. To the north of I-74 on Prospect are retail and grocery store options like Target, Sam’s Club and Meijer.
Dos Reaves Mexican Restaurant near Garden Hills offers Mexican cuisine and margaritas.
Many Garden Hills residents shop at the local Meijer store.
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Kraft Heinz plant across Bradley Avenue
Kraft Heinz, a large industrial facility at Bradley and Mattis Avenues, was built in the early 1960s and employs about 1,000 people. The facility produces Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, A-1 steak sauce, mayonnaise and salad dressings. In 2023, a problem connected with the wastewater treatment plant at Kraft Heinz produced unpleasant odors. While local officials acknowledged the public discomfort, they said it was not a health hazard. Another industrial site around the edges of the community includes a water treatment plant.
Kraft Heinz near Garden Hills makes macaroni and cheese, Miracle Whip and other products.
Located in the Garden Hills area is the Kraft Heinz Company established in 1963 in Champaign.
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Elementary school choice in Champaign Unit 4 schools
The Champaign Unit 4 School District offers families an elementary school choice option. At the time of registration, families will rank elementary schools by preference, and the district will choose based on location, capacity and socioeconomic status. The closest elementary school is Garden Hills Elementary, rated a C on Niche. Franklin STEAM Academy is the nearest middle school, and it gets a B-minus on Niche and has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Centennial High School students can participate in various clubs and help organize the annual Dance Marathon, which teaches event planning skills. The school gets an A-minus from Niche. Parkland College is on a 255-acre campus on Bradley Avenue. The two-year community college enrolls about 9,000 students every year.
Garden Hills Elementary School in Champaign, IL is a public school with 379 students.
Parkland College near Garden Hills is ranked the 245th best community college in America.
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Close to Interstates 74 and 57
Bloomington Road, which runs parallel to Interstate 74, is the northern border of the Garden Hills neighborhood. The highway's interchange is at Prospect Avenue. Heading west on I-74 will also lead to I-57. The Garden Hills neighborhood is a 10 to 15-minute drive from the University of Illinois campus and athletic facilities like Memorial Stadium and the State Farm Center, the home of the U of I football and basketball teams, respectively.
The University of Illinois is a public university located near the Garden Hills area.
The Garden Hills neighborhood is conveniently located near I-57 expressway.
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Parks in this Area
Garden Hills Park
Dodds Park
Thompson Park
Dodds Park
Sunset Ridge Park
Spalding Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
23 min drive
Bus
Paula & Cynthia (Sw Corner)
Bus
Williamsburg & Summit Ridge (Ne Corner)
Bus
Westgate Apts. (North Side)
Bus
Bloomington & Mckinley (Sw Far Side)
Bus
Williamsburg & Summerlin (Nw Corner)
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Paula & Garden Hills (Sw Corner)
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Williamsburg & Summerlin (Se Corner)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Garden Hills
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden Hills, Champaign sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Garden Hills, Champaign over the last 12 months is $122,714, up 22% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to a rare gem in the heart of an Opportunity Zone! With easy access to Interstate 74, the property boasts access to all utilities making it highly desirable for development. Zoned SF2 with the possibility of the back half getting rezoned to Multi Family 1 and the front half CG once approved. Whether you're a seasoned developer or an aspiring investor, this property offers the perfect
This 3 bedroom/1 bath is located across a planned basketball court, splash play area and playground park, water retention with ornamental wall, pedestrian walkway, bridge and lighting. Many updated including vinyl floor, floor tiles in kitchen, electric box panel, etc... Large, fenced back yard with mature trees to enjoy.
This 3 bedroom/1 bath is located across a planned basketball court, splash play area and playground park, water retention with ornamental wall, pedestrian walkway, bridge and lighting. Totally renovated in last 3 years: new roof, siding, flooring, Hvac, electrical, etc... Large, fenced back yard with mature trees.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,285
Median Age
32
Population under 18
29.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,694
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,127
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.2%
College Graduates
10.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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