O’Hare is more than a convenient location near one of Chicago ’s most recognizable landmarks. This Northwest Side neighborhood combines established housing with access to public transportation options and multiple schools. Major roads and the 'L' train make it easier to reach , the nearby Fashion Outlets of Chicago and the O'Hare International Airport.
O'Hare is a Chicago neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes, condos and multifamily buildings. Brick ranch-style homes and Georgian-inspired builds are common on the single-family side. Prices range from the lower $100,000s to about $1.6 million, depending on the home size and any recent renovations. Condo buildings often include garage parking and private balconies, and the unit prices go from the lower $100,000s to the mid-$400,000s.
You have a few options for getting around the area. Interstate 90, known as the Kennedy Expressway, runs through the neighborhood and leads around 15 miles to downtown Chicago. Traffic in the mornings and evenings can make the drive close to an hour. People also start their trip to O'Hare International Airport, about 5 miles away, by taking the expressway. Chicago Transit Authority buses run along Cumberland Avenue to the Cumberland Blue Line Station, where you can take the 'L' train to the airport or downtown. Train rides go for about an hour.
Most of the neighborhood is part of the Chicago Public Schools district, but some families might be zoned for Park Ridge-Niles District 64 or Pennoyer School District 79. Everett McKinley Dirksen Elementary School is a public option, rated B by Niche. The neighborhood is also home to private institutions like A-rated Brickton Montessori School and St. Eugene School, currently unrated.
O'Hare's restaurants are mostly along Cumberland Avenue, and many are locally owned spots with a few chain restaurants mixed in. Some of the more popular restaurants are:
While O'Hare is known for its proximity to the airport and corporate offices, the neighborhood also has immediate access to sprawling natural landscapes. Catherine Chevalier Woods and Schiller Woods connect to the Des Plaines River Trail System, an extensive network of unpaved trails that follows the river through more than a dozen forest preserves, with opportunities for long hikes, bike rides and cross-country skiing in winter. For a more traditional park experience, Grandparents Park has a playground, while the Brickton and Southwest parks have baseball diamonds.
Local organizations put on annual events every summer. You can visit Grandparents Park for Night Out in the Parks, a statewide initiative to bring cultural performances to parks. The Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral puts on SerbFest Chicago every August, the same month as St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church's Uketoberfest.
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Annual Price Growth Still Slowed, Signaling Market Could Be Cooling
Jun 25, 2024
Mark Miles
Spot Real Estate
(224) 516-0983
44 Total Sales
1 in O'Hare
$560,000 Price
Amy Diamond
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 271-9757
287 Total Sales
2 in O'Hare
$545K - $670K Price Range
Michael Sorensen
Chicagoland Brokers, Inc.
(888) 604-7961
82 Total Sales
1 in O'Hare
$880,000 Price
Elizabeth Goodchild
Realty of America
(224) 479-1826
465 Total Sales
2 in O'Hare
$245K - $452K Price Range
Joanna Krzepkowska
HomeSmart Connect LLC
(630) 250-2995
152 Total Sales
2 in O'Hare
$190K - $855K Price Range
Chris Stephens
Century 21 Circle
(630) 866-5575
49 Total Sales
1 in O'Hare
$645,000 Price
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
9 min drive
Subway
Cumberland Station
Bus
Higgins & Ashland
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Talcott & Washington
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Higgins & Courtland
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Higgins & Linden
Bus
Talcott/Crescent
Bus
Talcott/Devon/Courtland
On average, homes in O'Hare, Chicago sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in O'Hare, Chicago over the last 12 months is $382,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$437,450
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Median Sale Price
$382,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$613,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$355,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$243,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
168
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
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Number of Homes
4,165
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Number of Homes for Sale
22
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Median Year Built
1959
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Months of Supply
1.60
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,947
On par with the national average
1,935
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,374
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
987
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
772
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
452
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
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$1,312 - $3,369 per month
$1,900 - $2,525 per month
$1,595 - $1,795 per month
$2,900 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
13
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Median Rent
$1,800
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,900
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,100
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Median Townhouse Rent
$2,989
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Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,989
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Median Condo Rent
$1,800
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,800
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Total Population
19,715
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Median Age
40
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Population Density
15 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$77,569
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$100,877
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High School Graduates
92.7%
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College Graduates
50.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
18.1%
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% Population in Labor Force
73%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
38''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
35''
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