Edison Park
Neighborhood Reviews
Historic housing on quiet residential streets
Edison Park has a mix of single-family and multi-unit housing, offering a range of flexibility that suits different buyers' needs. Much of the neighborhood's housing was built in the '50s through '70s, with brick bungalows and condos being standard. However, early 20th-century builds like American Foursquares, Tudors and Colonial Revivals are also available in the neighborhood. In Edison Park, neighborhood streets are quiet, cozy and quintessentially suburban, offering residents "the benefit of getting around with ease while living in a quiet community with less hustle and bustle," as Lee says. Well-paved sidewalks line neatly mowed lawns shaded by tall trees, and outdoor living spaces like screened-in front porches and upper-level balconies add to the neighborhood's sense of community. Prices here start around $200,000 for a two-bedroom condo, and most homes fall between $300,000 and $600,000, though larger, well-maintained historic homes and new constructions will sometimes list for more. The median list price in Edison Park is about $400,000.
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Taft High School
Students in Edison Park attend Chicago Public Schools, starting with Ebinger Elementary School, which received a B-plus rating on the educational review site, Niche. Then, they continue to Taft High School, which received an A-minus and was on the U.S. News & World Report's list of best high schools for 2023-24. Parents interested in private education can send their children to the neighborhood's St. Juliana School, a Catholic school that enrolls preschool through eighth-grade students.
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Exploring amenities at Brooks Park, Olympia Park and their rec centers
At Brooks Park, residents enjoy nine acres of amenities like playgrounds, sports fields and a rec center known for its boxing program for kids, teens and adults. On the neighborhood's south end, the nearly 10-acre Olympia Park offers similar athletic facilities and a rec center offering art classes and developmental programs for kids and basketball and volleyball leagues for adults. Smaller neighborhood parks like Edison Park and Monument Park provide some residents closer access to playgrounds and shaded benches, and residents looking for additional fitness opportunities join Anywhere Fitness.
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Meeting friends for drinks and shopping at local delis
On the neighborhood's north end, locals enjoy Italian food at Amici Ristorante, get takeout from Chicken Inn and meet friends for drinks at Morrison Roadhouse. On the south end, they eat French food at Café Touche, get thin-crust pizza at Moretti's and catch live music at Firewater Saloon. Neighborhood grocery stores like Spartan Bros Imported Foods and Tony's Italian Deli & Subs give residents convenient access to groceries, and the Whole Foods nearby gives them proximity to a broader selection of foods. When they want to go shopping, residents head a mile west to The Shops of Uptown, which also offers additional dining options and is home to the historic Pickwick Theatre, which opened in 1928 and still plays movies today.
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Proximity to O'Hare and the Metra to downtown
Edison Park has a Metra station with a nonstop train that gets residents downtown in 30 minutes, or they can take Harlem Avenue to Interstate 90 to get there in about 30 minutes. Edison Park has a Walk Score of 72/100, meaning many residents can accomplish errands on foot. The closest hospital to Edison Park is Ascension Resurrection, less than two miles south of the neighborhood, and the nearest airport is O'Hare, less than five miles west.Fundraisers and street fairs unite the Edison Park community
Edison Park has community events throughout the year, and a complete directory of these events is available on the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce's website. Highlights include Edison Park Goes Bald for Baldrick's, an annual head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research; Edison Park Fest, a street fair with a car show, beer garden and kids zone; and pub crawls at Halloween and Christmastime. One of the neighborhood's most significant events is its annual Irish Sunday Funday, where the neighborhood celebrates its Irish ancestry with live music and Irish dancers. "All the restaurants participate, and you go bar to bar to see everyone," says local Realtor Lisa Sanders, who's earned the title of one of the Chicago Association of Realtors' top producers each year since 2007.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Wright
John Wright
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Premiere Properties
(773) 832-5206
144 Total Sales
1 in Edison Park
$540,000 Price
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Grace Zareba
Grace Zareba
Landmark Realtors
(773) 902-0462
35 Total Sales
1 in Edison Park
$175,000 Price
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Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,067 Total Sales
2 in Edison Park
$155K - $695K Price Range
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Mark Plunkett
Mark Plunkett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(630) 491-5305
68 Total Sales
1 in Edison Park
$419,000 Price
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Vasilios Nikolopoulos
Vasilios Nikolopoulos
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 509-6797
17 Total Sales
1 in Edison Park
$750,000 Price
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Kevin McKendry
Kevin McKendry
Town Realty Chicago
(855) 467-9172
30 Total Sales
1 in Edison Park
$520,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Edison Park
- Playground
- Events
- Community Center
Brooks (Oscar) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Olympia Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Monument Park
- Playground
Rotary Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Jonquil Terrace Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Miami Woods
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
13 min drive
Train
Edison Park Station
Bus
Harlem & Lunt
Bus
Harlem & Jarvis
Bus
Harlem & Pratt
Bus
Touhy Ave & Overhill Ave
Bus
Touhy Ave & Octavia Ave
Bus
Harlem & Albion
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/19/2017
Niche Review
Safety is a must for raising my family, Edison Park gives me that security. EP is unique to Chicago in that there are no other neighborhoods that compare.
12/20/2015
Niche Review
The houses in this area are an average size, some larger than others, and overall affordable. They typically have a very "homey" feel. There are no vacant or abandoned buildings and all areas in this town are safe and nice to live in.
3/17/2022
Niche Review
Overall clean, quiet and family oriented neighborhood. I hope it stays this way and a lot of crime does not creep into the neighborhood. Also, I hope the Edison Park area resturants stop closing...we dont need too many more vacant storefronts and resturants...otherwise the neighborhood will start to go down and it will start looking like 6 corners
1/21/2024
Niche Review
Edison Park is a great place to live especially for you have young kids because of our natural instincts of protecting our kids , we would want them to grow up in a safe neighborhood. But lack of diversity in this neighborhood is a big concern . If you don't look like the majority , then you should just be careful of yourself and where you to to shop because there is a lot of negative non verbal cues and negative body chemistry that tells a minority person that they are not wanted and welcome in the in the neighborhood. This reminds me the famous quote of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior .''Do not Judge me by the color of my skin but rather Judge me with the content of my character. The quote is absolutely lacking in this neighborhood . I think there is beauty in diversity that every human should embrace and not see as something bad or a threat .
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Edison Park | US |
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| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Edison Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edison Park, Chicago sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Edison Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $267,000, down 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,500
Median Sale Price
$267,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$329,750
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$545,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$474,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-36%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,696
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,899
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,708
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,015
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
708
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,300 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,900 Sq Ft
- 6731 N Oxford Ave
- Unit 2-Floor 1
- Chicago, IL
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$2,500 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Sq Ft
- 6445 N Oketo Ave
- Unit 2nd Floor
- Chicago, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,208
Median Age
43
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,126
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,062
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.6%
% Population in Labor Force
73.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
77
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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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