Homan Square
Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois
Cook County 60624
Densely packed homes in Homan Square
Since 1995, the Foundation for Homan Square has been leading redevelopment efforts, including the construction of hundreds of new housing units and a range of community resources. “When the newly built townhomes first went on the market, they were sold and occupied really quickly, bringing new people to the area,” Garza says. Strolling along the neighborhood’s sidewalks will reveal condo buildings, worker’s cottages, brick three-flats and greystones. There’s a large selection of mixed-income housing, with prices ranging from less than $100,000 to $850,000 for multi-family properties. While yard space is a rarity in Homan Square, front stoops and property lines are often surrounded by metal fencing.
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Homan Square Community Center serves as a neighborhood hub
A major aspect of the neighborhood’s revamp was the construction of a 70,000-square-foot community center. There, locals can hop in the indoor pool or play basketball at the gym. Service providers also work with the community center to provide health and family services to residents. Just behind the expansive fieldhouse is Homan Rails Farm, designed to teach sustainable gardening techniques and use the garden plots to grow and harvest seasonal produce. What Homan Square lacks in yard space, it makes up for in walkability to parks. Kids often venture to the playground at Boler Park. Traveling just north of the neighborhood’s residential streets are the sprawling acres of Garfield Park, where locals will find baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts. Parkgoers can also enjoy a walk or bike ride on the miles of paved trails that wrap around Garfield Park’s lake before exploring the serene gardens of the conservatory.
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Paid apprenticeships offered at Manley Career Academy High
Local students are zoned for City of Chicago School District 299. They will attend Gregory Math & Science Academy for kindergarten through eighth grades before filtering into Manley Career Academy High School. Each earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Manley Career Academy High School also offers paid apprenticeships in cosmetology, barbery and culinary arts through its After School Matters program.
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Easy commutes to downtown Chicago
A quick 5-mile drive along the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway will lead to the bustling downtown district in Chicago. Employees working within the Illinois Medical District have an easy morning commute, with multiple hospitals and medical centers sitting within 3 miles. Heading in the opposite direction along the thoroughfare connects locals to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, roughly 21 miles away. Homan Square provides easy access to the Blue L Line at the Kedzie-Homan station. Chicago Transit Authority bus stops are also dotted along Homan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.Creole-inspired dishes and Chicago-style hot dogs
Locals will want to visit one of the locally owned spots along Roosevelt Road for a meal out of the house. Tatianna Barnett, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, recommends Soule. “It’s one of the newer restaurants in the area and is up-and-coming. People will even travel from outside the neighborhood to go there.” Locals can take their pick from the creole-infused soul food on the menu, from barbeque jerk wings to fried green tomatoes. The line can get lengthy at Dave’s Red Hots, a small dive serving Chicago-style hot dogs. Grocery runs can be made at the Freshway Market nearby.
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Written By
Brad Wilson
Video By
Derek Fowler
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Edgar Guerrero
Edgar Guerrero
Responds QuicklyREMAX Legends
(855) 951-5250
144 Total Sales
2 in Homan Square
$90K - $560K Price Range
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Leslie Woods
Leslie Woods
ALL N ONE PROPERTIES INC
(855) 772-9217
27 Total Sales
1 in Homan Square
$415,500 Price
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Elena Pichardo
Elena Pichardo
Realty of America, LLC
(708) 554-4870
80 Total Sales
1 in Homan Square
$135,000 Price
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Danisha Jones
Danisha Jones
Coldwell Banker Realty
(866) 919-0768
10 Total Sales
1 in Homan Square
$175,000 Price
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Yolanda Sanchez
Yolanda Sanchez
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(708) 300-0242
76 Total Sales
1 in Homan Square
$190,000 Price
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Stephanie Englund Siegel
Stephanie Englund Siegel
Responds QuicklyCompass
(773) 906-7027
116 Total Sales
1 in Homan Square
$390,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Boler (Leo Roscoe Sr.) Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Garfield (James) Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Football
Gladys Gunderson Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Park #422
- Playground
Homan Square Park
- Pool
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Magnolia Playlot Park
- Playground
Sunken Gardens
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Homan Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Homan Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Homan Square, Chicago sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Homan Square, Chicago over the last 12 months is $225,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$182,450
Median Sale Price
$225,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$267,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
284
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
7.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,029
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,574
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
991
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
850
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 222:30 - 4:30pm
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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,785
Median Age
36
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,968
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,205
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.4%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71
/ 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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