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West Schaumburg

West Schaumburg

Suburban Neighborhood in Schaumburg, Illinois

Cook County 60193, 60194

$401,231 Average Value
$229 Average Price per Sq Ft
40 Homes For Sale

Suburban convenience with surrounding natural landscapes

West Schaumburg knows the meaning of a good harvest. While this community was once an agricultural breadbasket, today it’s considered a bucket list location. Money magazine once called West Schaumburg the best place to live in Illinois – and a top ten place to live in America. This place is for locals who value access to excellent schools as well as retail and dining destinations but want a suburban experience centered around natural landscapes. West Schaumburg is a popular and growing neighborhood.

West Schaumburg started as farmland only 33 miles from downtown Chicago.
West Schaumburg started as farmland only 33 miles from downtown Chicago.
Rows of homes seen from across the pond in Gray Farm Park & Conservation Area.
Rows of homes seen from across the pond in Gray Farm Park & Conservation Area.
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Tudors and split levels along curved roads

One of the distinguishing features of West Schaumburg is how the streets curve around parks and ponds, providing a different experience from the typical grid layout. Prices for homes are generally between $190,000 and $532,000 that were built around the 1970s and 1980s. The lower end of the scale is for one and two-bedroom condos and townhouses, and more expensive homes in the neighborhood are often three- and four-bedroom Tudor style, ranch style, and split-level homes in various earthy colors. Across the entire neighborhood there is a classic suburban experience, with attached garages, quarter-acre lots, and streets with sidewalks.

Gray Farm Park is the centerpiece, offering 47 acres to bike, fish, picnic.
Gray Farm Park is the centerpiece, offering 47 acres to bike, fish, picnic.
Prices for homes are generally around $190,000 for one and two-bedroom condos and townhouses.
Prices for homes are generally around $190,000 for one and two-bedroom condos and townhouses.
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School District 54

West Schaumburg students can start at Campanelli Elementary School, which receives an A rating on Niche, or Blackwell Elementary School, which earns a B-plus. At the A-rated Jane Addams Junior High, over 700 students have access to various extracurriculars, from yoga club to yearbook club, and the school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019. Students finish up at the A-plus rated Schaumburg High School, which has received the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.

Schaumburg High School signage and overview of school
Schaumburg High School signage and overview of school
A wide shot for Campanelli Elementary School.
A wide shot for Campanelli Elementary School.
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Over 15 local parks to choose from

Many locals head to the Gray Farm Park and Conservation Area for a relaxing day of natural immersion. While many parks and ponds are scattered throughout West Schaumburg, this is the centerpiece. “This is a 47-acre multi-use park that includes a playground, picnic areas, bike trail and fishing lake, in addition to a large open water marsh” says Becky Wyskochil, a communications specialist for over 6 years with the Village of Schaumburg. On the neighborhood's northern end, there is also Golf and Knollwood Park, which offers a large open space with athletic fields and a playset.

Gray Farm Park offers walking and bike paths throughout the park.
Gray Farm Park offers walking and bike paths throughout the park.
West Schaumburg resident enjoying a sunny day with RC car.
West Schaumburg resident enjoying a sunny day with RC car.
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Scharrington Square and the Prairie Towne Center

“Schaumburg has more than 250 restaurants, and many local favorites are near Gray Farm,” Wyskochil says. One such favorite is the casual but delicious restaurant Dan Thai, which serves up garlic pepper stir-fried chicken. The intersecting Barrington Road can be conveniently accessed by car or bus for numerous retail options, including the Prairie Town Center, a shopping mall with big names like Kohl’s and Sephora. Residents also head this way for running daily errands at the nearby Jewel-Osco and Target.

For a bubble tea, head out to WooW Tea located at Scharrington Square.
For a bubble tea, head out to WooW Tea located at Scharrington Square.
Residents of West Schaumburg agree that ice-cream is a great choice for everyday desert.
Residents of West Schaumburg agree that ice-cream is a great choice for everyday desert.
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Barrington Road and I-90

Barrington Road holds a vital role beyond shopping, as it is also used for accessing Interstate 90, which makes downtown Chicago easily reachable. However, cars are only one method of transportation, as the multitude of parks and sidewalks mean that many locals choose to walk or bike through the streets. O'Hare International Airport is 22 miles from the neighborhood for global and local trips unreachable by car. For medical care, many locals head to St. Alexian Hospital, which is 3 miles north and specializes in critical care, cancer care and stroke care.

Along Barrington Road, residents can also catch a Pace Stop.
Along Barrington Road, residents can also catch a Pace Stop.
Barrington Road is major thoroughfare for the neighborhood and offers access to I-90 for trips.
Barrington Road is major thoroughfare for the neighborhood and offers access to I-90 for trips.
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Tropical-themed water fun

The village hosts two large annual events. The Prairie Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend offers over 100 different artist demonstrations and vendor booths. There is also Septemberfest, which includes a parade, craft show and plenty of food and drink for locals to enjoy. The Schaumburg Farmers Market operates from June to October and provides fresh produce every Friday. In the summer months, residents of West Schaumburg delight in heading to the neighborhood’s southern end to get to Atcher Island Outdoor Pool, a tropical-themed water park with many colorful water slides and a children's playground.

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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Chicago O'Hare International

28 min drive

Bus

Golf Rd & Walnut Ln & Moon Lake Blvd

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Barrington Rd & Schaumburg Rd

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Barrington Rd & Bode Rd

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Barrington Rd & Golf Rd

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Barrington Rd & Small Dr

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Barrington Rd & Holmes Way

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime West Schaumburg US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$322,000
Median Single Family Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Price
$279,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$271,175
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$234,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Number of Homes for Sale
40
Last 12 months Home Sales
216
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$330,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,935
Median Year Built
1976
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,972
On par with the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,430
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,154
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,038
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
19,388
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$83,251
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,995

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
42.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.7%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

61 / 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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