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Industrial opportunity surrounds Fans Field
A small neighborhood a few miles north of Downtown Decatur, Fans Field is near the area's industrial core. Manufacturing warehouses for major employers surround the community, and several industrial businesses are inside the neighborhood. "A lot of industrial workers working nearby live in the area, and families will buy up the houses next to each other so they all can live in the same vicinity," says Charles Durst, Realtor with Brinkoetter Realtors. This has spiked owner occupancy in the neighborhood, even though mainly renters live in the community's early- to mid-19th-century homes. Locals also enjoy faster commutes to other parts of the city, with a busy state route passing through the neighborhood.
Short commutes to employers like Caterpillar
Two large sections of Fans Field hold several industrial businesses, manufacturers and suppliers. The community is next to the city's largest warehouse district, where major employers like Caterpillar, Primient and Mueller Water Products Foundry are located. Residents in those careers enjoy shorter commutes and closer employment opportunities.
Caterpillar near the Fans Field area specializes in building heavy duty equipment.
Mueller Water Products Foundry is a major employer in Fans Field.
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Low prices for both investment and move-in-ready homes
Residential streets make up the center of the community. Although homes can feel densely packed along roads, mature shade trees and the occasional open lot between properties help to create space and privacy. Bungalows and Craftsman-style homes with wide porches and thick columns are most common throughout the neighborhood. Many homes are from the 1920s and 1950s, and prices range between $30,000 and $70,000 depending on condition. However, some move-in ready homes are equal in price to investment properties. Driveways sit beside homes, but some people still park on the street.
Bungalows are a common sight in Fans Field.
Craftsman-style homes with wide porches and thick columns are common throughout Fans Field.
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Driving to Lake Decatur via North 22nd Street
While sidewalks make the neighborhood somewhat walkable, most residents travel by car or bus, even if their commute is short. Bus stops are along most streets, and main roads include East Garfield Avenue and North Jasper Street. However, North 22nd Street, also known as State Route 121, is the community's primary thoroughfare. "Twenty-second is my favorite way to get from the north side all the way down to Lake Decatur and other cities, like Mount Zion," Durst says. "This is a super convenient area to live in if you're trying to get around quickly." Yet, higher traffic flow and nearby train lines mean more noise in the neighborhood. The closest hospital is Decatur Memorial Hospital, 2 miles away, and the Decatur Airport is less than 6 miles away.
Retail options, supportive organizations and houses of worship
Despite all the industry in and around the neighborhood, retail and restaurant options are limited. Nearby organizations like Northeast Community Fund and Empowerment Opportunity Center help provide necessary resources to residents. The only sit-down restaurant nearby is Debbie's Diner. Customers settle into this old-fashioned mom and pop eatery for a cup of coffee and a made-to-order omelet. Inside Hickory Street Mini Mart, people can grab snacks and a pizza to go. Shopping centers with grocery stores like Kroger and ALDI are about 2 miles away. Downtown is also 2 miles away in the opposite direction, offering several locally owned restaurants, bars and boutique shops. It's also where several city events take place, like summertime concerts in Central Park. Although the neighborhood is small, it has seven Christian houses of worship in and around its borders. One institution, Central Illinois Christians in Mission, serves the community by delivering food, donating household items and completing large-scale projects for families and organizations in need.
Seven Brew located near the Martin Luther King area is a drive thru coffee business.
Kroger is a nice grocery store conveniently located near the Martin Luther King area.
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Career-focused programming at Decatur high schools
Students are less than 1 mile from Hope Academy, a kindergarten through eighth-grade institution with a C-minus grade on Niche. MacArthur High School and Eisenhower High School are roughly 3 miles away from the community, earning C-plus ratings. Both schools offer several career-focused academies, including a public safety training program. Students are also within 2 miles of two private Catholic schools.
Eisenhower High School
Hope Academy provides a safe environment for students.
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Baseball season at Fans Field and Hess Park
The neighborhood's primary park shares its name. Fans Field offers a public baseball diamond, ample parking for game days, a small playground and a basketball court. Outside the neighborhood, Grant Park offers similar amenities, and Torrence Park features a community garden. Residents also have access to Hess Park, a nearly 24-acre park and home to the Redbird Rookies, a children's baseball league. The park also hosts several community events, like National Night Out, a block party promoting strong police-community partnerships.
Fans Field is located in Decatur, IL.
Shoot some hoops at Hess Park near Fans Field.
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City grant targets crime
Fans Field's overall CAP Index crime score is 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Some categories of violent crime score as high as 9 out of 10. In 2023, the City of Decatur Police Department received a grant to increase officer presence in areas with higher violent crime rates.
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Parks in this Area
Hess Park
Fans Field
Transit
Airport
University of Illinois/Willard
65 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fans Field
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fans Field, Decatur sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fans Field, Decatur over the last 12 months is $39,912, up 56% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,195
Median Age
34
Population under 18
32.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,604
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$31,055
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.1%
College Graduates
5.6%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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