Located along the banks of the Des Plaines River, Mount Zion is a residential neighborhood of single-story homes near Downtown Joliet that are conveniently priced thanks to the Joliet 9 Generating Station sitting at the edge of Brandon Bridge. “It’s a small and quiet residential area,” says Douglas Geissler, a Real Estate Agent with Century 21 Circle who has over 20 years of experience selling in Joliet. Homeowners can enjoy a lower cost of living while still having access to an abundant amount of amenities from the cities nearby.
Mt Zion residents can enjoy Joliet's many parks.
Mt Zion has a small community feel.
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Less expensive than surrounding areas
Most properties in the Mount Zion neighborhood were built around the 1960s. “The homes are smaller, but the neighborhood is viewed to be very affordable,” Giessler says. Small ranch-style homes line neighborhood streets for around $165,000 to $180,000. These homes are anywhere from 900 square feet to 1250 square feet and are very simplistic in design.
Mt Zion homes come in a variety of architectural styles.
Ranch homes are common in Mt Zion.
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Mt Zion borders the Des Plaines river.
Cars, trains and busses
Despite living right next to train tracks, most residents in Mount Zion use their own vehicles to travel around. US Interstate 80, Interstate 52 and Route 53 are close by for commuters to hop on and get where they need to go. When there’s an emergency, the Ascension Saint Joseph - Joliet hospital is only six miles away across the river. For those who do plan on traveling far, the Joliet Metra Train Station is only 2.6 miles away and connects to the Rock Island (RI) line and Heritage Corridor (HC) line. There are also bus stops all along South Chicago Street for those who rely on public transportation.
Impressive student-teacher ratios
Families living in the area have a few options on where to send their children to school. Laraway Elementary School has a D-plus grade on Niche but instructs kindergarten through eighth grade at a 10-1 student-teacher ratio. Another option is Joliet Public School District No. 86, where students can attend Edna Keith Elementary School and Dirksen Jr High School. Both have a C-minus Niche grade and maintain average test scores. From there, students can go to Joliet West High School. Rated No. 11 in Best Public High Schools in Will County, Joliet West has a B-plus Niche grade and career academies that give its students opportunities to take courses based on their career interests.
Washington Jr. High School and Academy building in Joliet.
Edna Keith Elementary School holds an overall C- rating from Niche.
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A walking trail along the river
While Mount Zion itself doesn’t have many opportunities for outdoor recreation, residents don’t have to travel far to find some. Nowell Park is less than two miles away in Preston Heights and has a baseball field, basketball court and playground area for little ones to enjoy. Those who like to go biking or hiking can travel across the Des Plaines River on the Brandon Bridge to get to the I&M Canal Trail. The dirt path follows the river and provides beautiful natural views.
Nature lovers will enjoy the river trails near Mt Zion.
Many Mt Zion residents take pride in their landscaping.
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Within 5 miles of every necessity
Shopping and entertainment are only a quick drive away for Mount Zion residents. “You’re about 10 minutes from Downtown Joliet and all its amenities,” Geissler says. Downtown is only 2.7 miles north and has numerous retail and dining options. Residents can gamble at Harrah’s Casino and grab a bite to eat at the Cross Street Grill inside. When shopping for essentials, people travel four miles away to the large commercial retail space across the river at the intersection of Interstate 52 and Highway 7. In addition to the Sam’s Club and car dealerships, there are also plenty of fast-food chains like Culvers and Steak N Shake. Groceries are available at the Jewel-Osco, or west on Jefferson Street at Tony’s Fresh Market. For dinner closer to home, Doggy Dogs is a restaurant on South Chicago Street that serves loaded hot dog and sausage platters.
Mt Zion is a quick drive from Downtown Joliet.
Mt Zion residents get fresh produce at the local Jewel-Osco.
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NASCAR races
Roughly six miles south of Mount Zion is the Chicagoland Speedway. Residents can spend their weekends during the NASCAR season watching car races and cheering on their favorite drivers. The venue will also hold live music concerts during the summer.
The Chicagoland Speedway is just south of Mt Zion.
Mt Zion is close to all of Joliet's many amenities.
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Parks in this Area
Mayor Art Schultz Park
Playground
Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park
Nowell Park
Legion Park
Playground
Preservation Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Oak Valley Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
51 min drive
Bus
Chicago & Patterson
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Zion
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Zion, Joliet sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mount Zion, Joliet over the last 12 months is $129,000, down 22% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
579
Median Age
37
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,903
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$48,413
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.5%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
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®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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