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Transportation convenience
Serving as the centerpiece of Westmont, the railroad was the catalyst for the growth of this western Chicago suburb in the 1800s. While the railroad today serves a different purpose than it did in the 19th century, it still is an asset and one of the reasons why people live here. “It’s such a convenience to have the Metra tracks right there. Not every suburb has that luxury,’ says Beata Kolpek, a broker and Realtor with Platinum Partners Realtors with over 30 years of real estate experience. “If you live north of 55th Street, it’s not unreasonable that you could walk to the Metra station.”
The pathway to South Westmont's train station is beautifully designed.
Hope on the next Metra to Chicago at the Westmont Station in South Westmont.
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A couple of different feeder school systems
While Kolpek no longer lives in South Westmont, she and her husband were attracted to the area and bought a house here because of the excellent school system. Whether students in the area eventually feed into Downers Grove South, Hinsdale Central or Westmont High Schools, they’re good either way. All of them are rated an A on Niche. Holmes Primary School has a 12-1 student-teacher ratio as part of their overall A-minus grade on Niche. The school serves prekindergarten through second grade as part of the Maercker School District 60. Maercker Intermediate is the second part of the process for grades three through five. The school gets an A overall grade. Westview Hills Middle School students and families can keep up with homework assignments through information on the school’s website. The school gets an A on Niche. Hinsdale Central High School is part of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86. The school is rated an A-plus and has a 92% average graduation rate.
Maercker Intermediate School provides fine education for middle school students.
Westview Hills Elementary School offers a sprawling campus when viewed from above.
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Active park district
Any location in South Westmont is not far from a park. Veterans Memorial Park is a popular baseball venue with two lighted diamonds - the walking path can be used at night, too. There are also two playgrounds and a zip line for children ages 5 to 10. There’s a place for skateboarders to practice tricks at Bellerive Park. A picnic shelter is available to rent for parties of up to 50 people. Two soccer fields and a playground are included among the seven acres. For those who like indoor recreation, the Westmont Community Center has a gym, a dance studio and six multi-purpose activity rooms that can be rented out. South Westmont is also home to Muddy Waters Park, named after the Blues legend, who died in Westmont in 1983. This park has a pond that can be used for skating when frozen in the winter. All other times, it’s a fishing spot. Golfers can enjoy one of three courses – the Green Meadows and Twin Lakes Golf Clubs and the Ruth Lake County Club. The Westmont Park District operates the Gregg House Museum. It depicts the brick-making business after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Bricks were produced at a reported clip of 70,000 per day at the museum site and shipped into the city via railcar to help rebuild.
Find an an activity for every age group at Westmont Park District in South Westmont.
Kids love the playground at Bellerive Park.
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Wide range of prices
Mid-20th century classic house architecture, including split-level and ranch-style, are scattered throughout South Westmont. They typically have three bedrooms and around 2,000 square feet of living space. They are usually at the lower end of the price range in the neighborhood at $350,000. Some newer contemporary houses built within the past 30 years may approach $1 million and up to 5,000 square feet and four bedrooms. The majority settle in the $400,000 to $900,000 range. Condos and townhouses range from $200,000 to $400,000 and have monthly fees from $300 to $600.
There are a variety of home styles in South Westmont.
Most streets in South Westmont have mature trees shading providing great shade.
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Barbecue destination
Uncle Bub’s BBQ & Catering is a Westmont favorite and is family-owned and operated. It’s one of those places where you know the restaurant’s specialty as soon as you walk in the door because you can smell it. They use pork, beef, ribs and chicken in a dry rub, slow-smoked process to bring out the flavor. The restaurant has won several awards at rib festivals all over the country. Just across the train tracks in downtown Westmont is Taurasi, an Italian restaurant where the pasta and their mix of mainly southern Italian cuisine is made in-house. Mariano’s, ALDI and Amazon Fresh are in the neighborhood for home essentials.
Uncle Bub's BBQ & Catering is a Roadhouse-inspired barbecue spot in South Westmont.
Taurasi is a sommelier owned, authentic Southern Italian restaurant in South Westmont.
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Surrounded by interstates
South Westmont has another transportation convenience for those whose preferred method is by car. “It’s unique because major expressways are close by in all directions, and you don’t see that often, even in suburban Chicago,” Kolpek says. “Interstate 55 is to the south, 355 to the west, 88 to the north and 294 to the east.” Route 715 on the Pace Bus Line serves central DuPage County and has stops along Cass Avenue. The Westmont Metra station begins a 45-minute train journey into downtown Chicago.
The train line has strong historical ties to South Westmont, and continues to be an asset.
South Westmont residents can take Interstate 55 for the 30 minute drive to Chicago.
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Parks in this Area
Prairie Trail Park
Basketball
Fishing
Lake
Rotary Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Playground
Williams Cove Park and Playground
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Veterans Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Bellerive Park
Football
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Diane Main Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Kruml Park
Soccer
Playground
Parking Lot
Wilderness Park
Lake
Muddy Waters Park
Fishing
Lake
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
24 min drive
Train
Westmont Station
Bus
Cass & Willow
Bus
Cass & 61st
Bus
Cass & 65th
Bus
Cass & Des Moines
Bus
Cass & 55th St.
Bus
Cass & 58th
Bus
Cass & Dallas
South Westmont Demographics and Home Trends
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
21,394
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,749
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,857
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
52%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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