Central Tinley Park
Highly rated schools in Tinley Park
Millennium Elementary School—which receives an A-minus from Niche—is a short walk or drive from several subdivisions. Fifth graders interested in learning to play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument can participate in the Beginning Band Program, where they'll receive an individual 30-minute lesson every week. Prairie View Middle School, off 175th Street, also scores an A-minus. Over 80% of the student base within Consolidated High School District No. 230 continues to college, according to the district's Illinois Report Card. Victor J. Andrew High School scores an A rating and provides a grand finale for a student's musical education: a nationally recognized field show marching band that competes throughout the United States. Families can also choose from several Catholic grammar schools scattered throughout nearby communities.
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Exploring the Tinley Park-Park District
While most central Tinley Park neighborhoods have a green space within walking distance—like circular Tharp Park, which sits at the heart of the Bristol Park subdivision—residents also have access to their neighborhood's thriving Park District. This expanse starts at West 171st Street with Tinley Park Community Park and spreads northwest to Bremen Grove Dog Park. In between are meeting rooms at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, workout space at Tinley Fitness and the twirling slides and lazy river at White Water Canyon Water Park. When they're not enjoying concessions by the pool in the summer, residents also enjoy indoor swimming, basketball courts, an indoor running track, outside sand volleyball and tennis courts, and a large playground.
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Gearing up for Ribfest and more
"Many residents look forward to Tinley Park's Ribfest, which is held at the newly remodeled 80th Ave Train Station," Alles says. "There are also numerous 5K races that many families participate, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade is also a favorite. There are multiple carnivals throughout the summer months as well." On the rare occasion there isn't an annual event on the horizon, residents of all ages find educational enrichment at Tinley Park Public Library—from poetry workshops to technology classes to story times in English, Spanish and Arabic. Folks convene nearby at Tinley Park Convention Center or view famous acts from the lawn at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater.
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Lunch at Frankie's or an afternoon at Orland Mall
Just as families tend to stick around in Tinley Park, many of the businesses here have been serving their community for decades. "One of our favorite restaurants is right next door to our business, Frankie's Ristorante, which is also family-owned and run by the 2nd generation of children," Alles says. "It is a popular Italian cuisine by many locals. Another popular German and Slovak cuisine restaurant is Chef Klaus Bier Stube." The Chicago Tribune voted Blueberry Hill Café one of Chicagoland's top ten breakfast restaurants. After their meal, residents choose from Jewel-Osco, ALDI, Whole Foods, and other big-box grocery options, all a short drive away. "Orland Mall is a popular mall with diversified clothing stores located in Orland Park, which is the next town west of Tinley Park," Alles adds.
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Tinley Park's diverse housing stock
Most homeowners in central Tinley Park benefit from solid brick construction that has stood the test of time as far back as the 1970s. Three-step ranch-style homes with two-car garages are this community's bread and butter, along with New Traditional homes with arched entryways or large front porches and custom builds in subdivisions like Bristol Park. However, Tinley Park's continuous expansion has given way to many other choices, from Tudor-style townhouses to split-level homes. A drive through these suburbs reveals pristine front lawn care and gated backyards with space for a sunroom, playset and fire pit. Most detached options range from about $350,000 to $610,000, while traditional townhouses and two-bed, one-bath condo units range from $165,000 to $450,000.
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Getting downtown from central Tinley Park
Central Tinley Park residents are close to both of the village's Metra stations, which sit on the Rock Island Line leading northeast to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station. "Many people do commute via car, but traffic will run anywhere from 50 to 80 minutes arrival time," Alles adds. Drivers braving the 30-mile commute choose between Interstates 57 and 80 before merging onto Interstate 94 towards the city center. They're 16 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 44 from Chicago O'hare International Airport for commercial flights. As for medical care or career opportunities, the recently added Loyola Medicine Tinley Park sits 3.5 miles west of center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jerrick Longest
Jerrick Longest
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(815) 552-0389
234 Total Sales
1 in Central Tinley Park
$325,000 Price
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Jennifer Cashman
Jennifer Cashman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 729-6017
132 Total Sales
1 in Central Tinley Park
$310,000 Price
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Angelica Jones
Angelica Jones
Main Street Real Estate Group
(224) 287-9248
62 Total Sales
2 in Central Tinley Park
$247K - $252K Price Range
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Ned Malley
Ned Malley
Infiniti Properties, Inc.
(708) 859-7846
89 Total Sales
3 in Central Tinley Park
$270K - $440K Price Range
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George Venturella
George Venturella
Century 21 Circle
(708) 505-7886
162 Total Sales
3 in Central Tinley Park
$220K - $420K Price Range
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James Beecher
James Beecher
(720) 502-8887
87 Total Sales
1 in Central Tinley Park
$259,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Tinley Park Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Tinley Park Canine Campus
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Town Pointe Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Volunteer Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Freedom Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Soccer
Tharp Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Eric "Moose" Nasebandt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
Bristol Park
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
- Trails
Tinley Gardens Tot Lot
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
35 min drive
Train
Tinley Park - 80Th Avenue Station
Bus
North Creek & Spring Creek Dr
Bus
18624 W Creek Dr
Bus
West Creek Dr & Spring Creek Dr
Bus
West Creek Dr & 183rd St
Bus
North Creek Dr & 183rd St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Central Tinley Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Tinley Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Tinley Park, Tinley Park sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Tinley Park, Tinley Park over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$494,450
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$519,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$439,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$156,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$392
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,939
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1994
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,237
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,034
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,194
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
740
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,261
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,486
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,420
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
42.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20
/ 100
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