Cathedral Area
Neighborhood in Joliet, Illinois
Will County 60435
Historic Victorian homes
Single-family homes with a traditional look are common, including influences from Dutch Colonial, Tudor and Victorian styles. Ranch, split-level, bungalow and Prairie-style homes are also common. Many of the homes date to the early decades of the 20th century and hold places on the Cathedral Area Preservation Association’s lists of locally historic homes. Values typically range from $130,000 to $430,000. Multi-family homes in Cathedral Area include a few converted two-flat homes, condos, and townhouses. Units are usually available from $100,000 to $400,000.True to the name, several houses of worship are situated between residential blocks here, including the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, which opened in 1919, and First Presbyterian Church on Raynor Avenue and the Joliet Jewish Congregation and Lively Hope Church of God in Christ near Midland Avenue. The cathedral is a landmark in the neighborhood, largely because of its 190-foot tall tower which houses five bells, the largest of which weighs 2 tons.
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Expansive playgrounds shaded by mature trees
Preservation Park sits just north of Farragut School’s campus. In the summertime, the park’s gazebo becomes the stage for the Concerts in the Park series, and the playground and open field areas are year-round favorites. Marquette Park offers similar amenities on the neighborhood’s west side. About 2 miles northeast of the neighborhood, Route 66 Park is a scenic spot and a Joliet landmark. The historic Old Joliet Prison, which operated from 1858 to 2022, is visible from the grounds, and movie fans may recognize the site from The Blues Brothers, White Heat and other motion pictures and TV shows. Tours of the site are available.
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C rated Joliet Public Schools
Young students are served by Joliet Public Schools District 86 from kindergarten through eighth grade. Pershing Elementary School and Dirksen Junior High School both hold C-minus grades on Niche. Older students attend Joliet Central High School, the home of the Steelmen. The school has more than 25 athletic programs and earns a B-minus grade on Niche.
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Casinos, live music and more in downtown Joliet
The Cathedral Area Preservation Association hosts an annual House Walk each fall, where residents can learn more about the history behind their neighborhood and the homes on nearby blocks. Other festivities include the Beer Walk at the start of October, holiday parades near the start of December and a summer block party in July.Several venues for live entertainment sit in the surrounding blocks in downtown Joliet, including the Rialto Square Theatre, a restored movie palace on Chicago Street that stages Broadway shows, comedy tours, live music performances and screenings of classic films. Rock bands and tribute acts regularly take the stage at The Forge, a contemporary music hall about a block north. Harrah’s Joliet sits on the Des Plaines River and has more than 1,000 slot machines for guests to try their luck with.
47 miles from Chicago
Several of Joliet’s major roads act as the boundaries of Cathedral Area. The neighborhood sits between US-30, Center Street, Jefferson Street/US-52 and Illinois Route 7, just west of downtown Joliet. Commuters headed to Chicago can expect a 47-mile drive northeast; to save on gas, the city’s Metra station is just across the Des Plaines River, 2 miles east.For medical services nearby, Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet is about 2 miles east of the neighborhood near Springfield and Glenwood avenues. Folks traveling beyond the Chicagoland area can catch flights from Chicago Midway International Airport, about 33 miles northeast.
Nearby mall has lots of retail and restaurants
Two of the neighborhood’s closest grocery options, a Jewel-Osco store and Tony’s Fresh Market, are on the west side near Jefferson Street and Illinois Route 7. Additional big-box stores, including Sam’s Club, Walmart and Menards, are west of the neighborhood along Jefferson Street.Several long-running Joliet restaurants call the Cathedral Area home, including Home Cut Donuts, a bakery on Jefferson Street that’s been in town since 1961. Linda’s Pizza, which started in 1981, offers take-and-bake pizzas alongside its ready-made pies. Three generations of the LaRose family have operated Joe’s Hot Dogs in Joliet since 1953, and the restaurant remains a local go-to for dogs, Polish sausages and Italian beefs. Options for Mexican dishes are also plentiful nearby, including the seafood-focused Mariscos El Pulpo and The Blue Taco across the river.
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Written By
Tre Lyerly
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Veronica Rosales
Veronica Rosales
Keller Williams Infinity
(630) 934-2056
44 Total Sales
1 in Cathedral Area
$185,000 Price
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George Venturella
George Venturella
Century 21 Circle
(708) 505-7886
165 Total Sales
2 in Cathedral Area
$123K - $275K Price Range
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Montana Zaccagnini
Montana Zaccagnini
Worthington Enterprises LTD
(224) 208-1238
33 Total Sales
1 in Cathedral Area
$247,800 Price
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Stacie McGlone
Stacie McGlone
Always Home Real Estate Services LLC
(773) 923-2302
82 Total Sales
2 in Cathedral Area
$256K - $290K Price Range
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Matt Lysien
Matt Lysien
Suburban Life Realty, Ltd
(224) 315-8087
523 Total Sales
1 in Cathedral Area
$290,000 Price
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Jennifer Viano
Jennifer Viano
Town Center Realty LLC
(815) 524-0180
85 Total Sales
5 in Cathedral Area
$136K - $390K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Mayor Art Schultz Park
- Playground
Marquette Park
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Legion Park
- Playground
Preservation Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Rock Run Preserve
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cathedral Area | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cathedral Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cathedral Area, Joliet sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cathedral Area, Joliet over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$278,500
Median Sale Price
$270,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$271,889
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$137,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
89
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$168
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,413
Number of Homes for Sale
25
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
3.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,397
Above the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,248
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
650
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
12,196
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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,853
Median Age
39
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,234
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,992
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.2%
College Graduates
27.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 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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