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Wheaton’s transformed commercial district and historic homes
Each year, from May to October, the Downtown Wheaton Association closes Hale Street to vehicle traffic and erects white tents spanning the length of the roadway. Residents walk from their condo units or historic homes, visitors from surrounding areas arrive from the Metra and students come from nearby Wheaton College to dine at the many restaurants represented in tents along the strip. Downtown Wheaton’s design encourages getting outdoors as its covered pavilion is home to the Wheaton French Market, the Illinois Prairie Path cuts through the neighborhood and outdoor fireplaces keep shoppers warm during the string-lit holidays. However, the city center wasn’t always a busy thoroughfare. "It used to be that we went to other towns for dinner, but now people come here as a destination," says Karen Lippoldt, a broker with RE/MAX Suburban and Wheaton resident of over 35 years. "Everybody has been coming to Downtown Wheaton and saying, 'Wow, they're really doing a good job.’ It's become much better — there's so much going on to entertain families."
The Downtown Wheaton Summer Music Series is an annual event taking place May through September.
Downtown Wheaton has a historic charm with a bustling commercial district.
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A highly-walkable core of commerce and eateries
Aside from Midwest-local chains like Egg Harbor Cafe and Bricks Wood Fired Pizza, the Downtown Wheaton Association keeps these mismatched storefronts and homes-turned shops mostly locally owned. The Burger Social, a participant in Hale Street Tents, has an interior with chandeliers hanging from industrial beams and serves Angus beef sourced from Midwest farms. My Half of The Sky sells fair trade items in close quarters and houses several offshooting rooms for meet-ups and workspaces. More restaurants and shops are within walkable distance, from afternoon tea service at Suzette's Crêperie to fair trade home decor and gifts at Amante Marketplace. Wheaton Promenade has mining carts overflowing with blossoms in the summer and a fireplace crackling in the winter to encourage residents and visitors to interact with downtown. As for groceries, the nearest big-box store is the Mariano's on South Main Street. More options are available farther south at the Danada Square shopping plaza on Butterfield Road, with Jewel-Osco and chains like Jamba and Chick-Fil-A.
Relax at one of the many outdoor cafes in Downtown Wheaton.
Patrons of Suzette's Crêperie enjoy their meal in Downtown Wheaton.
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Saturdays at Wheaton French Market and a year-round event schedule
Downtown is Wheaton’s event hub. Memorial Park hosts Shakespeare in the Park, Beer and Selzer Fest and other events with its fields and stage area. "They just renovated the Bandshell, which hosts bands throughout the summer," says Brooke Oswald, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and longtime Wheaton resident. "Saturdays from April through December is the farmers market, and people from all over the west suburbs come for various handmade goods, plants, fresh foods and veggies—even a guy who makes crepes!" Downtown Weaton is also under 2 miles east of DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds.
Wheaton French Market offers fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods and much more.
Family and friends sit under a canopy of trees at Shakespeare in the Park in Wheaton, IL.
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Convenient condos meet historic Queen Annes
Downtown is a mix of renters and owners, with over 40% renting in complexes or above local businesses. There are also condo and townhouse communities downtown. Many are pet-friendly, and some have private pools and fitness rooms. Units are priced between $280,000 and $700,000, while townhouses go for $360,000 to $540,000.
Historic homes are farther from downtown, although still within walking distance. These include some Queen Annes with ornate trim, American Foursquares, bungalows and National Folk builds. Old-growth oak, cypress and elm trees shade and conceal some yards and front stoops from view of the busy roads. Those built as far back as 1887 have been renovated; most have detached garage space added later. The streets between these historic homes were filled throughout the 1900s with midcentury ranch styles, Cape Cods and split-level homes. Larger properties built from the 1990s through the 2010s blend in stylistically with their older counterparts, with bay windows and towers. Regardless of the home style, the community keeps their yards trim, with seasonal decor cluttering wraparound porches and window boxes overflowing with flowers. Most single-family homes range from $340,000 to $770,000 while sprawling Queen Anne-style estates and new builds range from $925,000 to $1.5 million.
Stunning large historic homes dot the landscape of Downtown Wheaton.
Well designed townhomes can be found in Downtown Wheaton.
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Wheaton schools close to the downtown area
Wheaton students are zoned for Community Unit School District No. 200. "All schools from early childhood through high are within one district, and a lot of resources are shared between the schools," explains Oswald, who is also a member of the district's Citizens Advisory Committee. Younger students choose between options like Longfellow Elementary School or Lowell Elementary School, both of which score an A from Niche. Franklin Middle School also scores an A, while Wheaton North High School gets an A-plus. Private school options include Saint Francis High School, which scores an A-plus.
Franklin Middle School serves the Downtown Wheaton community.
Wheaton North High School serves the Downtown Wheaton community.
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Exploring the Wheaton Prairie Path
Walkers and bikers take the Wheaton Prairie Path from the intersection right in town. These crushed limestone trails are part of the larger Illinois Prairie Path, which extends throughout DuPage County and beyond. Shoppers can rest their feet at Adams Park, which extends behind Wheaton Public Library with benches and ADA-accessible pathways anchored by a central fountain. In addition to statues honoring veterans, Memorial Park is downtown’s main performing arts venue, with the Bandshell hosting both free and ticketed concerts throughout the year. Wheaton’s Central Athletic Complex provides indoor turf fields and facilities for local teams and open gym in the winter months, as well as outdoor baseball and soccer fields.
Take the Wheaton Prairie Path right into Downtown Wheaton.
Relax on on of the many park benches at Adams Park.
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A walkable downtown with close Interstate access
Walking is the dominant form of transportation from the residences to downtown. Clean sidewalks and plenty of streetlamps contribute to a Walk Score of 94 out of 100 in downtown Wheaton and surrounding residential streets. However, public lots and garages are available for drivers.
Wheaton is home to two Metra trains on the Union Pacific-West line towards Chicago’s Ogilvie Transportation Center: one directly downtown, and one less than a mile up the road outside private Wheaton College’s columns and towers. "I think post-pandemic, there are a lot of people who lived in the city and are looking to move out of that area to the suburbs," Oswald reflects. "Wheaton is right on the Metra line, and it's about a 45-minute ride, so it's convenient for those with hybrid work schedules who work downtown only a few days a week.” I-88 runs from east to west and I-355 traverses north to south for commuters who prefer driving the 29 miles to downtown Chicago and for commercial flyers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, 26 miles away. Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital on the west end of the city, 3.5 from downtown Wheaton.
Getting to Downtown Chicago from Downtown Wheaton is a breeze with the Metra.
Students head to class from the College Avenue station near Downtown Wheaton.
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Parks in this Area
Rathje Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Hurley Gardens
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Adams Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
W.W. Stevens Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Memorial Park
Trails
Playground
Amphitheater
Central Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Lake
Hillside Tot Lot
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
39 min drive
Train
Wheaton Station
Bus
Wheaton Metra (Liberty Dr & West St)
Bus
West St & Liberty Dr
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Roosevelt Rd & Naperville Rd
Bus
Main St & Seminary Ave
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Crescent St & President St
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Wesley St & Hale St
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Liberty Dr & Hale St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Wheaton
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton sell after 13 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $644,462, up 11% 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
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Demographics
Total Population
7,343
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,605
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$144,552
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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