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Military and a large employer draw people to this North Chicago neighborhood
About 40 miles north of downtown Chicago, Argonne Heights is only a few miles from beachfront access along Lake Michigan. But that’s not the main reason why people live here. “I’ve worked with a lot of Navy families who move here to be close to Naval Station Great Lakes,” says Liz Scheffler, a broker/owner with Century 21 Circle with nearly 40 years of experience. Argonne Heights, a predominately residential community with sizable midcentury homes, neighbors the naval base. While many of the base's 14,000 recruits and students live on the installation, some choose to live in the nearby community, living alongside people who work for another high-profile employer close to home. “Many people also work at Abbott Laboratories,” Scheffler adds, referring to the multinational medical healthcare corporation that's based in North Chicago and has a giant research campus about 3 miles west of Argonne Heights.
North Chicago housing improvement plan
North Chicago is just outside the North Shore area of the Chicago suburbs. “Any further south, and you’re into the more affluent sections,” Scheffler says. The house price range is between $175,000 and $300,000, with ranch-style, tri-level and minimal traditional homes primarily from the mid-20th century. “There’s been a program from the city of North Chicago the last 5 to 7 years focusing on improving properties,” she says. “Investors have come in and flipped houses. Up until then, North Chicago had been seen as a second-class area. It’s an up-and-coming area now.”
Houses of worship in the neighborhood include Christian Valley Missionary Baptist, Mount Sinai Baptist, Prayer Garden Church of God in Christ, Greater St. James Temple Church of God in Christ and the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
The neighborhood rates a 5 on the CAP crime index from 1 to 10. Four is the national average, and some violent crimes are rated a 6 in Argonne Heights.
The home price ranges are from $175,000 to $300,000 in Argonne Heights.
Argonne Heights includes a variety of home styles including Split-Level.
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Groceries at the Great Lakes Commissary
The naval base’s influence is seen with a close grocery store option on Green Bay Road. Great Lakes Commissary is a supermarket, and the Navy Exchange department store is next door in the same shopping center. Both are for military members and veterans. Grocery shopping for those without a military connection is about 3 miles to the northwest at Aldi or Walmart. Restaurant options include Los Altos, serving authentic Mexican dishes. There are a few tables inside that fill up quickly during lunch and dinner. Chicago-style hot dogs, gyros and Italian beef are on the menu at 5 Points, with TVs inside and outdoor seating during warm weather.
The Commissary caters to military families in Argonne Heights for everyday needs.
5 Points restaurant serves up Chicago dogs and smash burgers to the Midtown military crowd.
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Foss Park District facilities
The Foss Park District operates the parks in the city of North Chicago. Most of them are open until sunset. Angel Park is about 2 acres and includes a small playground and green space around a municipal water storage tank. Hamlet Park is to the west on Argonne Drive. Most of the 6 acres are open space, and there’s also a picnic shelter and playground. Golfers can choose nearby courses: Foss Park and Veterans Memorial are public facilities.
Enjoy a quiet walk along the winding trails at Greenbelt Forest Preserve.
Hamlet Park in North Chicago includes a playground and sports fields.
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North Chicago District schools
Students in Argonne Heights generally attend the North Chicago School District 187. For kindergarten through third grade, students enroll at Forrestal Elementary School, which will have a new building by 2026. The school is rated a C-minus. Fourth and fifth graders move to A.J. Katzenmaier Academy with the same overall grade. Neal Math Science Academy Middle School also gets a C-minus. North Chicago Community High School is rated a C. With the neighborhood's strong military presence, students can join a Junior ROTC group. Step By Step Daycare is located in the neighborhood and cares for preschool-age children.
Neal Math and Science Academy is a public middle school located in North Chicago.
A. J. Katzenmaier Academy features a large playground for students.
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Pace bus service on MLK Jr. Drive
Cyclists enjoy dedicated bike lanes on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in both directions. There are sidewalks along some of the neighborhood streets. Those who rely on public transportation can catch the Pace bus service on Green Bay Road, Lewis Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. It’s 2 miles east to reach the North Chicago Metra station, where the commuter rail heads south to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago in an hour and 15 minutes. The train also travels north into Kenosha, Wisconsin. The nearest hospital is the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, a veterans hospital. Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is an additional 4 miles from there.
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Parks in this Area
Foss Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Greenbelt Forest Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Boak Park
Hamlet Park
Angel Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
39 min drive
Bus
Martin Luther King Jr Dr & Honore Ave
Bus
Green Bay Rd & 24th St
Bus
Lewis Ave & 24th St
Bus
Green Bay Rd & Saratoga St
Bus
Green Bay Rd & Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Argonne Heights
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Argonne Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Argonne Heights, North Chicago sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Argonne Heights, North Chicago over the last 12 months is $424,000, up 253% from the median 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
2,048
Median Age
36
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,597
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,693
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4%
% Population in Labor Force
63.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 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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