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A river runs by it
The Little Calumet River is the northern border for the South River-Cook County neighborhood in South Holland, about 20 miles south of downtown Chicago along Interstate 94. Immigrants from the Netherlands founded the village, hence its name today. “People normally don’t fish in the river because there’s a retention pond between the two major parks and the waterway,” says Eric DiSanto, superintendent with the Department of Public Works for the village of South Holland. With two major parks, it has become a neighborhood baseball haven.
Two large neighborhood parks
The neighborhood has two popular places for baseball leagues to play. Veterans Memorial Park has two baseball fields, a large playground, a gazebo, a picnic pavilion and a paved walking trail totaling a little under a mile around the 21-acre facility. Bikers and runners use the trail, but dogs are not allowed. The park is known for the two war memorials honoring local veterans. The park is also the site of occasional concerts in the summer and the 4th of July Family Fun Festival, with a kids’ bike parade, games, food and live music. “Gouwens Park has four fields where baseball and softball games sometimes go on simultaneously,” DiSanto adds. There are also four tennis courts and a large parking area off Seton Road. With an entrance off Cottage Grove Avenue, the South Holland Trail runs along the south banks of the Little Calumet River, leading to Gouwens Park.
Veterans Memorial Park has a playground loved by residents of South River-Cook County.
Tennis players of South River-Cook County love the open courts at Gouwens Park.
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Mimosa with breakfast
Blueberry Field Pancake House & Restaurant is only open until 3 p.m. daily, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. It’s a family-run restaurant that’s been around since 1999. In addition to being a popular place for breakfast food, it holds a unique distinction in South Holland. They were the first to receive a liquor license in August of 2023 when the village ordinance was lifted that declared South Holland “dry.” It now means that a mimosa can be ordered with pancakes. Kirk’s BBQ was named after restaurant founder Kirk Edwards, who was asked numerous times to open a permanent restaurant after bringing his food to the South Holland Farmers Market. They’re known for their ribs and barbecue turkey tips, served regular or jerk-style with an extra spicy kick. Jewel-Osco and ALDI are located on 162nd Street at the neighborhood's southern edge for grocery trips.
Head to Blueberry Field Pancake House in South River-Cook County for great service.
The rib tips at Kirk's BBQ in South River - Cook County are a best seller and are a must try.
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Some renovated houses
Houses on the lower end tend to be around $150,000, ranging up to $275,000. The houses were built in the 1950s and ‘60s and include ranch-style, split-level and Cape Cod. Some homes have been renovated and are generally priced over $200,000, with three to four bedrooms and about 2,000 square feet of living space. About 88 percent of the people living in South River – Cook County own their homes. This neighborhood's average price per square foot is just over $150.
Well maintained sidewalks and ample yard space can be found in South River - Cook County.
Split level homes are popular home styles in South River - Cook County.
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Separate district for high school students
At least a part of the elementary school journey in the public school system will go through Eisenhower School, with second and third-graders attending. The school gets a C-minus Niche grade. Coolidge Middle School is also part of the South Holland School District Number 151. The school receives a D-plus on Niche, and the student-teacher ratio is 13-to-1. The school awards one student each year for excellence in community service with the Pershing Broome Award. Thornwood High School is part of the Thornton Township High School District Number 205. The school is rated a C on Niche, and the student-teacher ratio here is 14-to-1.
Eisenhower School serves the South River - Cook County community.
Students from South River - Cook County can attend Coolidge Middle School.
Thornwood High School serves the students of South River - Cook County.
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Commuting options
The neighborhood is west of Interstate 94, where northbound leads to downtown Chicago and about a half-hour drive depending on traffic. Further to the west is the Metra commuter rail station in Harvey, a 12-minute drive. The Pace suburban bus service stops at multiple places on 162nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue.
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Parks in this Area
Maicach Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Trails
Nature Center
Gouwens Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Veterans Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Riverview Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Van Oostenbrugge Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Tomahawk Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
34 min drive
Bus
162nd St & HWY 6 & Wausau Ave
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162nd St & HWY 6 & Cottage Grove Ave
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Cottage Grove Ave & Riverview Dr
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162nd St & HWY 6 & Woodlawn Ave
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162nd St & HWY 6 & School St
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162nd St & HWY 6 & South Park Ave
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Cottage Grove Ave & 162nd St
South River-Cook County Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South River-Cook County, South Holland sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South River-Cook County, South Holland over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 22% 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
2,687
Median Age
39
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,771
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,819
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
22.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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