Steger is one of the most southern suburbs of Chicago before reaching the rural countryside. The village was founded in 1896, 17 years after John Valentine Steger opened his Steger & Sons piano factory. The factory eventually closed in 1926, but those driving into Steger are reminded it is ‘Home of the World’s Finest Pianos” from the welcome sign. Less than 3.5 square miles in size, Steger is a fairly small village that hasn’t grown much over the past few decades. It’s population has remained relatively steady at around 9,600 since 2000. Residents have easy access to stores, restaurants and parks, and they gather for several events throughout the year. There are also several industrial jobs nearby and public transportation available to get to downtown Chicago. “Today, people are attracted to the area because of the low municipal tax rates,” says Cindy Trotier, a broker at Keller Williams Preferred Realty with over five years of real estate experience. She’s also a trustee on the Steger Village Board. “It’s lower than neighboring communities like Park Forest or Crete.”
Welcome To Steger, Home of The World's Finest Pianos.
Parts of Steger have a rural feel.
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Home prices below the national median
Steger’s west side has a grid-pattern suburban layout of single-family homes standing side-by-side on approximately quarter-acre lots. Meanwhile, houses on the east side line winding roads and have more acreage and foliage. The median home price is $170,000. However, there are houses with more than 5,000 square feet and several acres of land that sell for up to $600,000.
Split-level homes are common in Steger.
Steger residents meticulously maintain their yards.
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Local events held at Veterans Memorial Park
The Steger Public Works Department maintains five parks and recreational facilities. Hecht Park and Veteran’s Park are the village’s two primary green spaces, both of which feature ball fields used by local recreation and travel leagues. The Louis Sherman Community Center is just across the street from Veterans Memorial Park and hosts several indoor recreational leagues and senior programs. “The programs are well run,” Trotier says. “The cheer programs are popular - even girls' wrestling has seen more participation lately.” Veterans Memorial Park is where the village hosts many of its annual events, including Steger Days of Music and a Halloween bonfire. In downtown Steger, on 34th and Halsted, the Saturday after Thanksgiving is reserved for the Miracle on 34th Street, complete with a food and toy drive with Santa Claus and a tree lighting ceremony.
Enjoy a softball game at Veterans Memorial Park In Steger.
Steger's Thorne Creek Trail System offers the perfect spot to walk, run or bike.
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Shopping and dining on and near Chicago Road
Chicago Road is the village’s main thoroughfare, intersecting with Sauk Trail and Steger Road. The busy junctions have several national retailers, grocery stores and a mix of chain and local restaurants.
A Steger resident orders a treat at Scoop Cones Ice Cream Shop, located inside Brick Oven Pizza.
Steger's downtown area is lined with shops and restaurants.
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From Steger School District 194 to Bloom Trail High School District 206
Steger School District 194 earns a B-minus grade. It serves kindergarten through eight grade students at Steger Primary Center (K-1), Steger Intermediate Center (2-4) and Columbia Central School (5-8). Students then transfer to Bloom Trail High School District 206, which earns a C-plus.
Steger Intermediate Center Located off of E 34th Street.
Welcome to the Steger Primary Center.
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Pace Suburban Bus services and Metro train rides to downtown Chicago
Pace Suburban Bus provides public transportation with stops on Steger Road and Chicago Road. Routes run north to the suburb of Chicago Heights and farther north to Chicago’s south side. For those taking the subway to Chicago, the closest Metra station is Richton Park, with trains taking about 50 minutes to reach downtown. Locals have access to several state routes, including Illinois Route 394, which can be taken 6 miles north to Interstate 94. The interstate continues north for a total 35-mile drive to downtown, which usually takes 45 minutes with no traffic delays.
Nearby industrial plants and Fortune 500 companies
Several small industrial businesses are located in Steger, along with some larger ones in the surrounding communities of Sauk Village and Chicago Heights. Some of the biggest employers in these areas include the Ford Motor Company Stamping Plant and Winpak Portion Packaging. Many office jobs can be found in Chicago, where 30 Fortune 500 companies are based.
Crime
Crime statistics for Steger are not readily available.
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