At the northwest edge of Waukegan's city limits, Shore Highlands offers shady yards with mature trees and a quiet pace of life. "It's a gorgeous area with an almost rural feel, and it does feel a bit removed," says Niya Simone, the city's public relations specialist. The heart of Waukegan is about 3 miles away, and Green Bay Road is the only busy thoroughfare in the neighborhood. The community is close to a large manufacturing hub and one of Waukegan's best parks — The Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center. But in general, Shore Highland's biggest draw is the chance to escape the city bustle and live among the trees.
Exercise, swim and read at the Field House
Hinkston Park, just over a mile away, is one of the most popular parks in the city thanks to The Field House Sports Fitness & Aquatics Center which is located there. The facility hosts sports, fitness classes and summer camps with its 14,000-square-foot gym, climbing wall, four basketball courts and a walking track. The aquatics center has several pools, steam rooms and a sauna. "There are a million and one amenities at the fieldhouse. They even have a library in there," Simone says. "It's a real pillar of the community."
Several houses of worship in the neighborhood play a role in the community. Iglesia Ven Señor Jesus is a Spanish-speaking church with an annual event to give away school supplies to children. St. John's United Church of Christ welcomes LGBTQ+ groups to use its building as a safe meeting space.
The Field House hosts sports, fitness classes and summer camps with its 14,000-square-foot gym.
Hinkston Park is a large park in Waukegan, IL.
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Rural attractions of Waukegan County
The northwest side of Waukegan has some of the area's more rural attractions, including forest preserves, an off-leash dog park and the Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Local farms like Kroll's Fall Harvest get popular in the autumn for pumpkin patches and hayrides. There's a BMX track, and the small Waukegan National Airport hosts occasional air shows. The neighborhood is also 6 miles away from the sandy shore of Lake Michigan, which is lined with state and municipal parks.
Kroll's Fall Harvest has a petting zoo that children love.
Local farms like Kroll's Fall Harvest have attractions like corn mazes.
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Ranch-style homes with a few opportunities to buy new construction
Homes in Shore Highlands were mainly built in the 1930s through to the 1990s, though there is some new construction. Single-story ranch-style homes and split levels are common. Although fixer-uppers can start as low as $150,000, properties typically range in price from $250,000 to $350,000. Many homes have over an acre of land, and open plots of land are still available for development. There are no sidewalks, and most homes are shaded by mature trees. Some of the homes are at a slight risk of flooding, especially around the small pond off Highland Avenue.
Homes in Shore Highlands were mainly built in the 1930s through to the 1990s.
Many homes in Shore Highlands have over an acre of land.
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Split between two school districts
All homes on the east side of Green Bay Road are zoned for Waukegan Community School District 60. Oakdale Elementary School gets a C-minus rating from Niche and feeds into Miguel Juarez Middle School, rated D-plus. The district only has one high school, but Waukegan High has two campuses, one for freshman and sophmores and another upperclassmen. The high school gets an overall C-minus rating. District schools offer free breakfast and lunches to all students, and some locations also have free meals in the summer months.
Any homes on the west side of Green Bay Road are zoned for Gurnee Public Schools, which Niche rates as B-minus overall. This district is one of the smallest in the county, with three schools and around 1,800 students.
Oakdale Elementary School serves students in grades PK, K-5.
Waukegan High School is a public school located in Waukegan, IL.
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Hispanic cuisine and nearby supermercados
Despite the rural feel, Shore Highlands is not too far away from shopping and dining options. There is a Jewel-Osco less than a mile down Green Bay Road. Grand Avenue, one of the busiest retail corridors in Waukegan, is a mile away and runs by chain restaurants, Lewis Fresh Market and several Hispanic grocery stores, or supermercados. Waukegan is also known for its Hispanic restaurants. Even on the city's outskirts, there are plenty of options, including the family-owned El Sabrocito and Tamalería Doña Amada. Another nearby favorite is Quonset Pizza, which has served Waukegan since 1946.
Shore Highlands also borders Gurnee, a city that offers Six Flags Great America and Gurnee Mills Mall, the largest mall in Lake County.
Tamalería Doña Amada sells authentic tamales and other Mexican dishes.
There are plenty of dining options in Shore Highlands, including the family-owned El Sabrocito.
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Major employers and commuting options
Shore Highlands is about 2 miles from the industrial hub along Delany Road, which has various manufacturing companies, supply stores and autobody shops. Nosco Inc., a package innovation center, is one of the largest employers in Gurnee. The neighborhood is primarily car-dependent, though a bus line does run along Green Bay Road. It's a 4-mile trip into downtown Waukegan, about 25 minutes by bus. Downtown has a Metra stop, connecting to Chicago in an hour and 20 minutes.
Shore Highlands is about 2 miles from the industrial hub along Delany Road.
Drive down the quiet streets of Shore Highlands and enjoy a peaceful lifestyle.
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Parks in this Area
Hinkston Park
Field House Sports, Fitness & Aquatics Center
Hinkston Park
Waukegan Savanna Off-Leash Dog Area
Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve
Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark
Eugene J. Kennick Park
Shaw Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
45 min drive
Bus
Green Bay & Atlantic
Bus
Green Bay & Greenwood
Bus
Green Bay & Keith
Bus
Green Bay & Glen Flora
Bus
Green Bay & Grove
Bus
Green Bay & Lee
Bus
Green Bay & Sherman
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Shore Highlands
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Shore Highlands, Waukegan sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Shore Highlands, Waukegan over the last 12 months is $266,611, down 6% from the average 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
815
Median Age
40
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,328
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,248
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84%
College Graduates
21.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.7%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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