Gage Park found its footing with a large savings and loan institution, but now it’s grown into a neighborhood of historic homes. In 2020, the National Register of Historic Places recognized the Gage Park Bungalow District. Starting roughly in the center of Gage Park at 55th Street, the district stretches down to 59th Street, which forms the neighborhood’s southern border.
The brick bungalow may seem like a modest style: it typically has large spans of windows and a narrow stoop leading to an off-center front door, showing off the home’s basement floor. But it was and is a source of pride for Gage Park residents, since it represents the American Dream. It’s possible to find a four-bedroom updated bungalow with a basement, spreading across nearly 4,000 square feet, in the low $200,000s here. Most of these homes were built in the 1920s, when Gage Park began to shape its identity—a story fueled in no small part by the presence of Talman Home Federal Savings and Loan. Thanks to Gage Park’s proximity to three railroads, manufacturers were flooding in, bringing steel, glass and chocolate. Workers moved into the bungalows, whose nearness created a sense of uniform style and tight-knit community. Other home styles appeared during the 1940s, like two-flats and Georgian Revivals, but were constructed with brick and limestone to blend with the bungalows.
Around 700 students attend Gage Park High School, an impressive redbrick building with ornate details in white stone around the windows. The school has a history of solid sports teams. In 2018, the women’s softball team found success as Public League champions. The school has a C-minus rating. Sawyer Elementary School is also a C-minus-rated school by Niche. Acero-Rufino Tamayo Elementary School has a B-minus Niche ranking and serves students from K-8th grade. Other educational resources include the Gage Park Public Library, which was once located in the park’s fieldhouse but now sits between two storefronts on 55th Street.
Plus, if you take Kedzie to the neighborhood’s northern border of 49th Street, you can pick up the Orange Line elevated rapid transit station. Public transportation isn’t the only desirable amenity in Gage Park—you can’t forget the namesake green space, filled with paths and athletic facilities across 25 acres. Senka Park, directly opposite the neighborhood’s western end, is 17 acres and features a playground with a spray pool.
Carnitas Uruapan on 55th Street is a popular spot for pork tacos, and right next door is Hong Kong Restaurant, which has been serving Chinese food since 1965. Lopez also says that one of the hallmark experiences of Gage Park is smelling coffee in the air. All along Kedzie, you can find numerous other eateries, from fast take-out food to dine-in pizza. It’s also where residents go when they want to run errands at Walgreens and grab groceries at Pete’s Fresh Market. Hop on a bus, if you prefer.
Plus, if you take Kedzie to the neighborhood’s northern border of 49th Street, you can pick up the Orange Line elevated rapid transit station. Public transportation isn’t the only desirable amenity in Gage Park—you can’t forget the namesake green space, filled with paths and athletic facilities across 25 acres. Senka Park, directly opposite the neighborhood’s western end, is 17 acres and features a playground with a spray pool.
Edgar R. Guerrero
REMAX Legends
(855) 951-5250
136 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$225,000 Price
Jose Hernandez
Keller Williams Experience
(224) 505-2360
39 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$355,000 Price
Gary Grossman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(224) 628-7003
153 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$252,000 Price
Gabriela Buchancow
Vision Realty Group, Inc.
(844) 741-6787
33 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$339,000 Price
Elona Orlovska
RE/MAX City
(708) 853-6521
77 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$150,000 Price
Pedro Rosales
PROSALES REALTY
(888) 814-9184
80 Total Sales
1 in Gage Park
$149,900 Price
Airport
Chicago Midway International
6 min drive
Subway
Kedzie Station (Orange Line)
Bus
Kedzie & 54th Street
Bus
51st Street & Campbell
Bus
59th Street & Central Park
Bus
59th Street & California
Bus
55th Street & Francisco
Bus
51st Street & California
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gage Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Gage Park, Chicago sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Gage Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $270,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$285,000
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Median Sale Price
$270,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$305,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$165,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
61
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$195
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Number of Homes
4,554
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Number of Homes for Sale
10
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Median Year Built
1925
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Months of Supply
2.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,489
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,138
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
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$1,700 per month
$900 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
15
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Median Rent
$1,295
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,850
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,300
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,300
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Median Condo Rent
$1,250
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,200
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Total Population
29,519
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Median Age
33
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Population Density
23 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$43,363
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$59,763
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High School Graduates
68.7%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
9.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
1.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
57.6%
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Annual Precipitation
34''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
40''
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