Clearing
Suburban Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois
Cook County 60638
Traditional homes on compact streets
Chicago-style raised ranch homes are the most common style for single-family homes in Clearing. These homes share the basements and one-floor stylings of the nationally popular ranch style of the mid-20th century, but adapted to the city lifestyle by using narrow floorplans and architectural influences from the popular Prairie style like low-pitched roofs and brick exteriors. A few other styles are also present nearby, including traditional homes with influences from American Foursquare and Cape Cod architecture. Prices generally start at $180,000 and go up to $500,000.Multi-family properties in the area include condos, Georgian-style townhomes and a few two- and three-flat converted homes. Prices for these typically range from $100,000 to $300,000 for individual units, and whole buildings usually sell for $325,000 to $600,000.
Due to Clearing’s location near Chicago Midway International Airport, locals on the east end of the neighborhood may encounter high noise levels from air traffic. Many homes in the neighborhood received upgrades to doors, windows and other equipment through the Residential Sound Insulation Program, an initiative funded by the airport to reduce the impact on neighbors’ daily life.
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Outdoor recreation in Clearing
Clearing’s hub for outdoor time is Hale Park, situated near the center of the neighborhood on 62nd Street. Young ones in the community can visit the park for after-school programs or summer camps. The park’s fieldhouse is home to The Hale Theatre Company, a local collective with a 30-year history of community theater. Previous productions have included recognizable shows like Glengarry Glen Ross, The Matchmaker and Company.Nestled within the Georgian houses and ranch-style homes on 64th Street, Lawler Park has been a fixture for recreation in Clearing since the late 1940s. The park’s marquee feature is the football/soccer field, which got a facelift with artificial turf in 2021. Residents can also stop by for pickup games on the basketball court or let the kids get some outside time with the playground and splash pad.
On the neighborhood’s north side near Garfield Ridge, Minuteman Park offers three fields for baseball and softball alongside a sand volleyball court and two soccer fields. The park is also home to the Minuteman Park Harvest Garden program, where kids aged 6 to 12 can learn about growing and maintaining plant life.
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High-performing Chicago public schools
Local kids start their educational journeys at Hale Elementary School. The school has a B-minus grade on Niche.Students in the area are zoned for John F. Kennedy High School, which earns a C-plus grade on Niche. The A-minus-ranked Hancock College Preparatory High School is also local to Clearing and admits students by application; the school offers two signature Career and Technical Education programs in pre-engineering and pre-law.
St. Symphorosa Catholic School is a private option that also serves elementary and middle-level students. The school opened its STEM Studio in 2022, which provides a space for students to get hands-on with new technologies and craft their own engineering projects. The school earns an A-plus grade on Niche and has ties to the namesake St. Symphorosa Catholic Church, one of two churches within the Two Holy Martyrs Parish.
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Soccer and music festivals at SeatGeek Stadium
Clearing is just northeast of SeatGeek Stadium, the home of the Chicago Red Stars women’s soccer team. The venue is also a hub for music festivals, including Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival each June for hip-hop and rap fans and the EDM-focused North Coast Music Festival each Labor Day weekend.Walkable streets, bus stops and subway stations
Southwest Chicago’s connection to Chicago Midway International Airport gives locals in Clearing and the surrounding area a distinct edge for regional and international travel. For local trips, West 63rd Street and 65th Street are key east-west thoroughfares, while Cicero Avenue and Harlem Avenue are the main north-south roads, both leading north to Interstate 55. Residents are about 12 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop.Thanks to the area's wide sidewalks and grid layout, residents can easily get around Clearing on foot or by bike. Connections to the CTA bus system are available along major thoroughfares like 63rd Street, Austin Avenue, Narragansett Avenue and 65th Avenue. For medical emergencies, Holy Cross Hospital is 5 miles east of the neighborhood near Marquette Park.
Shops and restaurants on 63rd Street
Most of Clearing’s premier stops for dining are situated along 63rd Street. Warm wallpaper, archways and the smell of fresh pies set the tone at Vince’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. Locals on both sides of the tavern-style vs. deep dish debate can find common ground on the comprehensive menu, which also offers stuffed pizzas, calzones and panzerotti. Pupuseria's menu of Salvadoran flatbreads and Latin American flavors is accompanied by a minimal atmosphere with steel wall panels. A chalkboard with colorful rotating specials stands at the front of Cafe 63’s dining room. This brunch diner's specialties include pancake and waffle platters, sandwiches and varied skillets. For dessert, there’s Xurro, where house-made churros are the star of the show. Other offerings include churro ice cream sundaes, horchata lattes and funnel cakes.Locals can get grocery trips done at the Fair Share Supermarket on 63rd Street, or visit Valle’s Produce & Carniceria, a smaller market with fresh meats and house-made salsa and menudo. Pre-owned clothing and home goods are on the shelves at The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center. Nationally known stops for everyday needs include Walgreens and Family Dollar.
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Tre Lyerly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stewart Ramirez
Stewart Ramirez
E- Signature Realty
(844) 338-5136
338 Total Sales
1 in Clearing
$217,000 Price
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Nancy Gudino
Nancy Gudino
Nancy & Associates Realty
(773) 922-6540
104 Total Sales
1 in Clearing
$153,500 Price
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Mithil Patel
Mithil Patel
HomeSmart Realty Group
(833) 691-0152
240 Total Sales
1 in Clearing
$420,000 Price
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James Morris
James Morris
JMRI Corp
(866) 860-1362
80 Total Sales
1 in Clearing
$130,856 Price
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Esmeralda Gil
Esmeralda Gil
WE Realty
(708) 859-6175
71 Total Sales
1 in Clearing
$269,900 Price
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George Filippidis
George Filippidis
Delta Realty, Corp.
(855) 398-9549
206 Total Sales
3 in Clearing
$165K - $169K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Valley Forge Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Wentworth (John) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Hale Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Lawler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Nottingham Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Minuteman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Michael J. Madigan Sr. Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Clearing | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Clearing Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Clearing, Chicago sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Clearing, Chicago over the last 12 months is $300,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$302,000
Median Sale Price
$300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$338,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$247,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$219,700
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
180
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$237
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,163
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,737
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,965
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
998
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
690
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
18,325
Median Age
40
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,614
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,201
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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.
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