A residential suburb with easy access to major roads
The northwestern edge of Springfield city limits is made up of quiet suburbs that enjoy around a 4-mile commute into the heart of the city. Youngston-Holliday Hills, more commonly known as Youngston Hills, stands out from other suburbs because of its nearby parks and easy access to major roads. It is also one of the most affordable choices on the city's west side. The original subdivision covenants read: "No building site shall be used except for residential purposes," — a statement that still rings true today. The neighborhood is a collection of just over 200 single-family homes, duplexes and small apartment blocks, all with a surrounding network of parks and greenery.
Diverse home styles on slow streets
Youngston Hills has a diverse mix of renters and homeowners in a community with a classic suburban feel. Tucked away behind major roads from the rest of the city, there is little through traffic. However, to ensure the roads stay safe, signs read "caution children at play," streetlamps illuminate sidewalks at night, and there is an active neighborhood watch program. "Springfield's more recent growth tends to be on the west side," says Realtor Shelley Berendt with The Real Estate Group, who has over 19 years of experience in the city. "So you get these subdivisions with more modern, up-to-date homes from the seventies up to now." Home styles include ranch, split-level and colonial revival and go for around $170,000 to $250,000. Duplexes are usually ranch-style homes with two attached garages, costing around $120,000. Prices here are on the low side compared to other west-side suburbs.
Direct access to the Sangamon Valley Trail
Youngston Hills is directly connected to the Sangamon Valley Trail, an 11.5-mile paved path for walking and biking. "Access to the bike path is a huge draw because we don't have a lot of those in Springfield," Berendt says. "And it connects from the neighborhood through the whole west side of the city." Using the trail, most homes in the neighborhood are less than a mile from Stuart Park, about a 15-minute walk. The park is best known for its dog-run areas, which are separated for small and large dogs. There's also a playground, a pavilion and a soccer field.
Renovations and support at public schools
Neighborhood kids are zoned for Addams Elementary School, which gets a C-plus rating from Niche. Then it's on to Grant Middle, rated C and Lanphier High, rated C-plus. All three schools offer free breakfasts and lunches for kids of all ages during summer break. Lanphier High completed a $100 million renovation in 2024, opening up a new library, auditorium and other academic facilities to students. The private Springfield Christian School serves kindergarten through eighth grade just a mile south of the neighborhood. The school's reading and math test scores are above average for the state of Springfield.
Bus lines and easy access to major roads
Unlike most other subdivisions west of Veterans Parkway, Youngston Hills is on a bus line. After departing from the entrance to the subdivision, the bus travels 4 miles into downtown Springfield in about 20 minutes. However, the bus takes a more extended route back, so commuters are looking at more like a 35-minute ride home. For those who prefer to drive, the neighborhood's location at the Veterans Parkway and West Jefferson Street intersection makes it possible to travel quickly in all directions. "It's a very convenient spot to be able to jump right on the highway and head even all the way out to Chicago," Berendt says. Along Veterans Parkway, the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport is also just 4 miles north.
A garden center and more down Jefferson Street
Although Youngston Hills feels secluded from the rest of the city, shopping and dining options are not too far away. Right across West Jefferson Street, Green View Garden Center has everything needed for indoor and outdoor landscaping. They are a go-to for pumpkins in the fall and hold occasional themed classes like flowerpot painting. Taking West Jefferson further into the city leads past Westwoods Lodge, a rustic hunting-themed restaurant offering Springfield's specialty: the horseshoe sandwich. The sandwich, made of toast and meat smothered in french fries and cheese sauce, fits right in to Westwoods' comfort-food cuisine. A bit farther down the road, Monty's Submarines is a family-owned spot that's been serving up classic subs since 1989. And when it's time for a grocery run, County Market, about 2 miles away, is the closest option.
Road noise and a slight flooding risk
Being located at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and West Jefferson Street means that occasionally, road noise is audible in the neighborhood. However, a buffer of undeveloped land shields the neighborhood from Veterans Parkway, which is the busier of the two roads. In 2013, the land was zoned for a multi-use development called Jefferson Crossing, but the lot still sits empty due to funding complications. In addition to occasional road noise, the north of Youngston Hills is a known floodplain, so homes along its northern edge are at a slight risk of flooding.
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Parks in this Area
Stuart Park
Transit
Airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital
7 min drive
Bus
Emporia & Mesa
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Youngston-Holliday Hills
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Youngston-Holliday Hills, Springfield sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Youngston-Holliday Hills, Springfield over the last 12 months is $183,171, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$190,000
Median Single Family Price
$190,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$199,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
103
Median Year Built
1995
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
479
Median Age
44
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$87,923
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,277
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
47.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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