Jefferson Park draws buyers who want a single-family home and options for commuting downtown, all in one area. This Chicago neighborhood is home to one of the region's busiest transit hubs, with interstates and rail lines that reach downtown and O'Hare International Airport. Beyond the transportation, residents are part of an active community that has schools in the area and annual events that celebrate local businesses.
Jefferson Park features classic bungalows with original woodwork, alongside Tudor and Colonial Revival-style homes. While most of the area is full of single-family homes, you'll also see many brick condo buildings. Condo units can range in price from the mid-$100,000s to almost $500,000, while single-family properties can go in the upper $200,000s to around $1.3 million, depending on the condition. “Compared to other parts of the city where you have to buy a condo, over here you can buy a single-family home,” says Jefferson Park resident and Realtor Edith Schell with Christie’s International Real Estate. “Most houses have a detached garage and a small yard, so you do feel like you have your own little private spot."
Restaurants in the area are mostly along Milwaukee Avenue, from international spots to local diners. There are options throughout the community though, so you might get a table at:
The Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce organizes multiple events for the community to give people space to connect and support local businesses. “There’s lots of community involvement," Schell says. "Lots of block parties, lots of book clubs, lots of baseball leagues. These are things that drive the community." Some of the biggest events are:
Jefferson (Thomas) Memorial Park is the main green space, where people visit the pool, splash pad and athletic fields. The playground has separate structures for younger and older children. For a more natural setting, Forest Glen Woods is part of the North Branch Trail System, which includes about 20 miles of paved and unpaved trails for walking, biking and cross-country skiing. The trails wind along the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Living here means being a part of the Chicago Public Schools district. Beaubien Elementary School earns an A-minus from Niche, and Farnsworth Elementary School gets a B-plus. Private options include the A-rated St. Patrick High School, where students can participate in a business incubator program and STEAM internships.
Jefferson Park is a major transportation hub. The Kennedy Expressway, made up of Interstates 90 and 94, runs through the area, providing a direct route to , about 10 miles away. People who don't want to bother with Chicago traffic take the Chicago Transit Authority train from Jefferson Park Transit Center to downtown. The center also gives you access to CTA and Pace bus routes that lead into neighboring suburbs. O'Hare International Airport is less than 10 miles away by car or when using the Blue Line train service.
Elona Orlovska
RE/MAX City
(708) 853-6521
75 Total Sales
5 in Jefferson Park
$135K - $402K Price Range
Kinga Korpacz
Exit Realty Redefined
(773) 492-8059
243 Total Sales
5 in Jefferson Park
$156K - $900K Price Range
Pedro Rosales
PROSALES REALTY
(888) 814-9184
75 Total Sales
4 in Jefferson Park
$170K - $375K Price Range
Julie Roback
Baird & Warner
(224) 279-6533
277 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson Park
$460,000 Price
Gloria Zrnich
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(773) 825-3585
67 Total Sales
2 in Jefferson Park
$205K - $380K Price Range
Mithil Patel
HomeSmart Realty Group
(833) 691-0152
201 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson Park
$300,000 Price
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
37 min drive
Train
Gladstone Park Station
Train
Jefferson Park Station
Train
Forest Glen Station
Subway
Jefferson Park Station
Bus
Central Station
Bus
Central & Wilson
Bus
Cicero & Lawrence
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jefferson Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Jefferson Park, Chicago sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Jefferson Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$440,000
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Median Sale Price
$435,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$490,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$375,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$262,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
305
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$284
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Number of Homes
9,540
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Number of Homes for Sale
33
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Median Year Built
1943
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Months of Supply
1.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,989
Significantly above the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,817
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,140
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
834
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
500
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
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$2,100 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
65
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Median Rent
$2,250
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,300
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,700
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,275
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,900
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Median Condo Rent
$1,950
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,935
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Total Population
40,058
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Median Age
43
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Population Density
17 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$97,634
Above the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$119,745
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High School Graduates
92.3%
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College Graduates
43.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
15.2%
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% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
40''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
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Annual Snowfall
40''
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Residential bungalow neighborhood with hiking trails, parks and restaurants
Culture and community combine with convenience in Chicago’s suburbs
