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Residential, retail and industry in Mt. Prospect
The Birch Manor neighborhood is in the suburb of Mount Prospect, less than 10 miles from O’Hare International Airport and about 25 miles northwest of Chicago. The neighborhood consists of a segment of mainly residential houses, a retail section along the well-traveled Elmhurst Road, a narrow open space, including a park and a walking path, that spans the width of the neighborhood and an industrial section south of that. This section includes the 150,000-square-foot CVS Caremark plant, which employs about 1,500 people and Midwest Trucking Company, which has about 200 workers.
Fall is a lovely time of the year in Birch Manor.
Homes sit on average size lots in Birch Manor.
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Walking path passes along Kopp Park
A paved walking path that starts in Des Plaines, just to the east, passes through the middle part of the neighborhood and past Kopp Park, which has a soccer field, playground and a couple of baseball diamonds. It also passes near RecPlex, an indoor recreation facility with a fitness center, 20,000-square-foot gymnasium and indoor pool. Four levels of membership determine which amenities are accessible. River Trails Tennis Center is an indoor and outdoor tennis training facility that caters to beginners and experts of all ages, with lessons available and the chance for experienced players to join leagues.
A paved walking paths runs for miles through the center of the Birch Manor neighborhood.
Expansive grass fields at Kopp Park are perfect for a soccer match.
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1960s and ‘70s houses in Birch Manor
Most houses in Birch Manor are at least 50 to 60 years old, and the people living in this neighborhood are as established as the houses are. “The homes here belong to longtime owners. People stay here,” says Peter Gialamas, a broker/owner at Century 21 Langos & Christian. “My office is right around the corner, so I know the area well. There’s a nice mix of condominiums, townhouses and single-family.” For split-level, ranch-style and raised ranch single-family homes, prices run from $350,000 to $575,000. While nearly 60 percent of people in Birch Manor are renters, the sale price for condos is between $150,000 and $250,000, with monthly maintenance fees from $300 to $400. The same maintenance fees apply for townhouses, with prices ranging from $300,000 to $400,000.
Houses of worship in the neighborhood include Trinity United Methodist Church, Redemption Bible Church and Saint John Lutheran, which has been using the same facility on Linneman Road since 1892.
Birch Manor has great housing options for renters.
This house sits on one of the larger lots found in Birch Manor.
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Robert Frost Elementary School is in the neighborhood
The neighborhood's public school system for elementary and middle school students is the Community Consolidated School District Number 59, and Robert Frost Elementary School is part of it. Within walking distance for some kids in Birch Manor, the school gets a C-plus rating on Niche and has a 10-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Equally small classroom sizes are at Friendship Junior High School, rated a B. As is common in the Chicago area, the high school is part of a different school district. Prospect High School is rated an A-plus, getting that same grade for the strength of academics, the quality of teachers and the number of clubs and activities. Niche ranks it the 29th best public high school in Illinois out of more than 700.
Robert Frost Elementary is a public school in Mount Prospect.
Friendship Jr High School has an overall grade of B on Niche.
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Shopping centers along Elmhurst Road
The busy intersection of Golf and Elmhurst Roads is one of the shopping centers in the neighborhood with retail options. The Golf Plaza II Shopping Center has a KD Market, with primarily Polish and Eastern European-based foods. That same influence is in the deli section, where meats and cheeses are sourced from local producers and Europe. Ball Factory is next door and has an indoor playground with slides, a climbing area and various options for kids to burn off energy. A café is also available during breaks for kids and adults. Kohl’s is part of the Mount Prospect Center. Ramen Misoya, a Japanese noodle restaurant, is on Busse Road and not part of a shopping center. “It has a cult following throughout Mount Prospect and nearby areas. If you go at lunchtime, there will be a wait,” Gialamas says.
Ramen Misoya serves amazing ramen in Birch Manor.
KD Market is a great Polish grocery store in Birch Manor.
This vibrant commercial development from the 1970's has a wonderful charm in Birch Manor.
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Pace provides public bus transportation
The Pace suburban bus system is active in Mount Prospect. There are stops on well-traveled roads like Golf and Algonquin Roads and Dempster Street. It’s 2 miles north to reach the Mount Prospect Metra station, providing a 50-minute ride into downtown Chicago. Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital is about 4 miles to the west in nearby Arlington Heights.
Birch Manor has access to the Mount Prospect Metra stop that connects to Downtown Chicago.
The Pace Bus is the primary form of public transit in Birch Manor.
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Parks in this Area
Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Robert T Jackson Clearwater Park
Tamarack Trails Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Sunset Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Trails
Countryside Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Kopp Park
River Trails Nature Center
Busse Woods
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
15 min drive
Bus
1200 E Algonquin Rd
Bus
Algonquin Rd & Malmo Dr
Bus
Linneman Rd & Dempster St
Bus
Dempster St & Ida Ct (E)
Bus
Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd
Bus
1540 W Algonquin
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Golf Rd & Hunt Club Dr & Wa Pella Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Birch Manor
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
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
Birch Manor Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,328
Median Age
39
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,734
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,099
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
32''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
28''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
75/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 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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