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Quiet residential streets and upbeat city-wide events
Annual community gatherings and lower home prices compared to surrounding areas comprise the community of West End, a northern suburb of Chicago Heights. Whether it's hosting their own celebrations at Joe Orr Woods, partaking in the many multicultural events put on by the city, or catching shows at The Drama Group, residents have plenty of ways to keep busy while crossing paths with neighbors. “It’s a diverse community of people who really look out for each other,” says Bruce Hackel, Broker with RE/MAX who has worked in Chicago real estate since 1975.
Beautiful homes located near the West End area.
Joe Orr Woods is located near the West End area and has a great bike and walking trail.
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Grilling out at Joe Orr Woods
The wooded Joe Orr and Halsted Woods border the community's southeastern side. Alongside afternoon strolls and bike rides along the Thorne Creek Trail System, the picnic area at Joe Orr Woods sees its fair share of family reunions and small events, made possible by its pavilion and picnic grills. Directly north, on the other side of Joe Orr Road, are the public greens of Chicago Heights East Golf Cub. Nearby on 202nd Street, The Drama Group produces an array of well-known musicals for locals throughout the year.
Joe Orr Woods located near the West End area has a really nice pavilion for gatherings.
The Chicago Heights East Golf course is located near the West End area.
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Finding community at Chicago Heights gatherings
Chicago Heights brings residents together at gatherings throughout the year, including the Music in the Park – Summer Concert Series, hosting live music on a handful of Saturdays across multiple parks in the area. The city also celebrates its diversity through multicultural events, including the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Juneteenth House Picnic and Fiesta Chicago Heights festival. Members of Calvary Assembly – Heights Campus and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both local to the community, can also partake in events organized by the houses of worship.
West End residents attended the Fiesta Chicago Heights to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
Fiesta Chicago Heights is a Mexican Independence Day Celebration in the West End area.
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West End's mid-20th-century homes
Drives along West End’s residential streets reveal narrow sidewalks, a spread of parallel trees, and homes that provide a snapshot of a mid-20th-century suburb. Seasoned brick split-level-style homes of the era line most of the community, featuring slanted and flat horizontal roofs. One-car driveways and detached garages are situated on the side of homes, while front and backyards evenly split the quarter-acre lots. Moving into the latter half of the 1900s and early 21st century, ranch and New Traditional styles were introduced into parts of the community. “Chicago Heights is a more affordable community, and the West End is where you’ll find lower-priced housing," Hackel says. Most homes here fall within $55,000 to $250,000, while larger or recently renovated homes can reach up to $400,000.
Rows of bungalow-style homes can be found in West End, Chicago Heights, IL.
West End is full of modest but comfortable BI-Level homes.
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Commuting to downtown Chicago
The city is a 30-mile drive north on Interstate 57, though Olympia Station, 2 miles west, offers hour-long rides to downtown on the Orange Line train. "It's within a doable commute," Hackel says of the community. Those making trips to Chicago Midway International Airport can reach their flights along a 21-mile drive via I-294, which sits 5 miles north of the community. Meanwhile, the services at Community Hospital are located 10 miles northeast, off Macarthur Boulevard.
Commuters board a Chicago-bound train at the Olympia Fields METRA station near Chicago Hts.
Many West End residents travel to downtown Chicago via the I-57 expressway.
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Sweet tooth remedies from Zarlengo's Soft Serve
Mr. Stacks Chicago Heights on Dixie Highway offers breakfast in the form of French toast and a variety of skillet-style menu offerings. Meanwhile, longstanding Zarlengo’s Soft Serve three blocks south on Joe Orr Road has been handing out sweet treats from its window since 1986. Next door is Olympia Plaza Shopping Center, home to chain spots like Subway and Little Caesars Pizza, Country Squire Foods for groceries and a handful of retail shops. Residents can also make 2-mile trips southwest to a Walmart Supercenter off Western Avenue. Those utilizing public transportation can hop on the Pace bus system, which runs several stops along Halsted Street and connects riders to the greater Chicago Metro Area.
Zarlengo's Italian Ice in the West End has delicious sweet treats.
Delicious strawberry crepes at Mr Stack Restaurant near the West End area.
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Homewood-Flossmoor High School's artistic programming
Flossmoor School District 161 serves those living west of Dixie Highway. Students can attend Western Avenue Elementary School, which maintains a B-rating on Niche, before heading to B-minus-rated Parker Junior High School. Older students head to Homewood-Flossmoor High School, which holds an A-minus rating and offers the two-year H-F Media, Visual and Performing Arts Academy. Those living east of Dixie Highway attend Chicago Heights School District 170 campuses. Young Students can attend B-minus rated Greenbriar Elementary School and C-rated Chicago Heights Middle School. Students here will finish off at Bloom High School, which has a C rating and is known for its unique design. In 2018, the American Institute of Architects featured the school on the Illinois 200 Great Places list. Marion Catholic High School and Prairie State College are also located in the community.
Greenbriar Public Elementary & Middle School serves grades K through 8.
Prairie State College has well-manicured grounds in West End, Chicago Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Wacker Park
Playground
Sergeant Means Park
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Chicago Heights Park District
Trails
Playground
North End Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Landeen Park
Playground
Thorn Creek Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Joe Orr Woods
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
38 min drive
Bus
202 Halsted Street
Bus
425 Halsted St & Bloom Township
Bus
Prairie State College
Bus
Halsted St & Joe Orr Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West End
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West End Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West End, Chicago Heights sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West End, Chicago Heights over the last 12 months is $215,000, up 10% from the median 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
4,703
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,412
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,833
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
26%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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