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South Chicago suburb near the countryside
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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Over 100 years ago, the village of Steger, 35 miles south of Chicago, was known as the piano capital of the world and was home to a piano factory. By the Great Depression, that factory was closed, but the village persevered and thrives today as a village that has kept the close community feel not far from the big city. “People are attracted because Steger has the lowest municipal tax rates in the area,” says Cindy Trotier, a real estate broker at Keller Williams Preferred Realty with over five years of real estate experience and is a trustee on the Steger Village Board. “It’s lower than neighboring communities like Park Forest or Crete.” The neighborhood of West Steger, which is east of the village, gives residents a more rural feel.
In more rural areas, homes are on bigger lots, and some have been built in the last 20 years. There are custom-built contemporary homes with five bedrooms on two acres of land valued at $750,000, while an older two-story Colonial Revival with one acre is worth over $300,000. There are also raised ranch, Cape Cod and Tudor-influenced two-story houses. Some older houses on about an acre of land under 1,000 square feet are priced around $100,000. Almost 90% of the people living in West Steger are homeowners.
The Louis Sherman Community Center is the recreation hub in Steger and has become a popular destination for kids in the surrounding area for recreational sports. “All the programs are well run. Because of that, kids from all around come and participate in cheer teams, basketball, football and even girls wrestling, which has become very popular,” Trotier says. For the whole family, there’s a workout room and fitness clubs. The community center is also home to a pinochle and sewing club. Across the street is Veterans Park, which has ample green space, two baseball diamonds, and a paved walking trail.
One of the more unique businesses in the area is Austin Community Tavern. “It’s a popular venue that has attracted people as far away as Naperville and even from Indiana to listen to the variety of music,” Trotier says. Some performers have played with big-name artists during their careers; past performers have included people who have played with Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy. The venue holds about 200 people, so it’s an intimate concert setting. You can come for the music, but there’s also food with sandwiches, salads and pizza. Jewel Osco is located on Chicago Road for grocery essentials.
Veterans Park is the location for the one-day event called Steger Days of Music. It’s an event with live music for 12 hours from noon to midnight during the summer. Live bands play throughout the day, and there are fireworks, food booths and games for the kids. The big event in the village is the Miracle on 34th Street event, which happens at 34th and Halsted the Saturday after Thanksgiving. There’s a Christmas tree lighting ceremony. There’s also a food drive connected with the event where Santa collects food, and toys left along the curb to distribute to needy families closer to Christmas.
Kids living here start prekindergarten through first grade at Steger Primary Center, getting a B-plus grade on Niche with kids likely getting individual attention. The school has a 13-to-1 student-teacher ratio. As kids continue in the Steger School District Number 194, they can attend Steger Intermediate Center, which has second, third and fourth graders. Parents of these students can keep up to date with school activities with the monthly Cardinal Courier newsletter. The school is rated a C. Columbia Central School has over 630 students in grades five through eight and receives a C overall from Niche. Bloom Trail High School is part of the Bloom Township High School District Number 206. The school is home to over 1,200 ninth through 12th graders and is rated a C-plus.
The Pace suburban bus system has stops on Sauk Trail and State Street, continuing on Steger Road east of State Street heading into town. The closest Metra station is about 10 miles to the west and can take commuters into downtown Chicago. Interstate 57 can be reached a little further west from that station.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Steger Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
5
Median Rent
$1,750
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,825
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,088
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,100
Median Condo Rent
$1,513
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,525
Demographics
Total Population
9,891
Median Age
38
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
$52,799
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$65,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®®
40/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
20/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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