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Small, tight-knit community on the border of Indiana and Illinois
West Creek Township is in Lake County, Indiana, right up against Illinois. "It's on the 'Illiana' border," Jinger Bartolini, managing broker and a real estate agent for her team at Keller Williams, says. Living in 'Iliana,' a mashup of the two states, gives residents proximity to the best of both. Bartolini, who has lived in the area for over 20 years, says, "West Creek is a small community with a home-town feel." It's mostly agricultural or undeveloped land, with residential areas mixed in. Highlights include high-performing schools, appealing housing price points and locally owned businesses populating nearby towns.
West Creek homes constructed through the decades
The majority of dwellings are single-family homes built from the midcentury on. These include split-levels, ranch-style, and raised ranch homes, which have a layout similar to standard ranch-style homes except for an extra floor below the main one. Construction in the 1990s up to the present brought custom homes with 1,600 to 3,000 square feet of space, multicar garages and usually three or four bedrooms. Some properties are set on large lots, even with multiple acres of land.
You get a better price point – a little more bang for your buck in West Creek than in nearby areas," Bartolini says, explaining that a home on almost a full acre sold for 10% less here than it would elsewhere. Most homes go for between $240,000 and $400,000.
West Creek is a sparsely populated region that includes both humble homes and grand houses.
West Creek is a lightly populated region that comprises modest homes as well as grand houses.
West Creek is a rural area that includes both small homes and large farmhouses.
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Tax money helps fuel Tri-Creek schools
Kids may attend public schools, such as Lake Prairie Elementary and Lowell Middle School, both graded A-minus by Niche. Programs at the elementary school include Girls on the Run, Math Bowl and Nifty Notes, a district-wide honors choir open to auditions. Lowell Senior High, with a B-plus, is the No. 6 best public high school in Lake County.
Bartolini notes that Indiana has well-rated schools. "The tax dollars go into the school system." Here in West Creek, the Tri-Creek School Corporation is undergoing a $95-million capital projects plan to add improvements and upgrades to the district's schools.
Lake Prairie Elementary caters to students from the surrounding towns, including West Creek,
Lowell Middle School serves students from nearby towns, including West Creek.
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Major roads nearby include Interstate 65
"People might commute to Illinois but wouldn't necessarily commute to Chicago," Bartolini says. Downtown Chicago is about 50 miles north, and there's no commuter train nearby. Major roads in the area include U.S. Route 41 and state Route 2. "It would take you 15 to 20 minutes from West Creek to jump on 65," Bartolini says. From there, the drive to the shores of Lake Michigan by the city of Gary is about 35 miles. Indianapolis is about 140 miles south via Interstate 65.
Local businesses abound in Cedar Lake and Lowell
Residents can choose one of the towns that surround West Creek to get their shopping done. "Route 2 takes you right to downtown Lowell; there are small businesses, a coffee shop, bakery, Mexican food and all kinds of different things," Bartoli says. "Our major grocer is Strack & Van Til."
Local businesses supersede any chains here. In nearby hubs, like Cedar Lake, there are favorites like Harry O's Family Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Frank's Backyard BBQ and Rosati's Pizza. In Brunswick, regulars grab a seat at Reichert's Tavern. Next time, they might head south to BarN & Grill.
For those in search of a grocery store in West Creek, they go to Strack Van Till.
For those looking to buy groceries in West Creek, go to Strack Van Till.
Reichert's Tavern, If your looking for a cool place in West Creek to stop for a beer this is it.
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Schneider Park fun and homesteader history
The open space of Schneider Park includes a playground for the kids, sheltered picnic tables and a basketball court. About 8 miles east in Lowell, Buckley Homestead County Park brings the old-time farm experience to the present with living history exhibits. To the south, the 130-mile-long Kankakee River flows west from Indiana into Illinois
The Schneider Community Center, located in West Creek, serves also as a library.
Situated at the heart of Schneider in West Creek is Schneider Park.
Schneider Park is located in the center of Schneider, a town in West Creek.
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Year-round activities in Lake County
Events and activities in the area include Harvest Tyme Lights Walk-Thru Display in Lowell and markets at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Also, in Crown Point, Bulldog Park has summertime features like a splash pad and farmers market. In the winter, there's an ice skating rink for free skating and hockey games.
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Parks in this Area
Schneider Park
Cedar Lake Parks Department
Evergreen Park
Basketball
Fishing
Grills
Freedom Park
Potawatomi Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Creek
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Creek, Schneider sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in West Creek, Schneider over the last 12 months is $354,262, up 3% 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
9,134
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,128
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,897
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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