Northside-Wheaton
Suburban Neighborhood in Wheaton, Illinois
DuPage County 60187, 60188
Historic, ranch-style and new traditional homes
Northside-Wheaton has single-family homes in various architectural styles, the most common being ranch-style and new traditional homes. However, some historic homes still stand in the neighborhood, many of which have undergone renovations to accommodate modern lifestyles. These come in styles like American Foursquares, Colonial Revivals and Cape Cods. Northside-Wheaton's neighborhood streets are quiet and cozy. Large trees shade well-sized lots, and uncurbed streets provide a laidback charm that allows residences to blend seamlessly with the neighborhood's marsh ecosystem. Prices tend to fall between $400,000 and $800,000, with prices on the lower end getting buyers a cozy bungalow and the higher end getting them a large new build or fully restored historic home. In Northside-Wheaton, the median price for a single-family home is $600,000.
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Northside Park, Cosley Zoo and other outdoor activities
Northside Park is the neighborhood's central public green space, where families celebrate birthdays and holidays, play tennis and pickleball and cool off in the summer at the pool. Kid-friendly facilities include a small zipline and ADA playground, providing engagement for children of all abilities. Nearby, the five-acre Cosley Zoo lets residents interact with farm animals, and the Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is popular for walking, biking and fishing. Smaller neighborhood parks like Herrick Park, W.W. Stevens Park and Willow Point Conservatory provide residents with proximity to playgrounds and green space. Just north of the neighborhood, residents can book tee times or pursue memberships at Klein Creek Golf Club.
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Community Unit School District No. 200 received an A-plus on Niche
Students in Northside-Wheaton attend schools in Community Unit School District No. 200, which received an overall rating of A-plus on the educational review site, Niche. They start at Longfellow, Washington, or Sandburg Elementary before continuing to Franklin or Monroe Middle. All of these schools received As on Niche. Then, all students in the neighborhood attend Wheaton North High School, which received an A-plus and routinely ranks in the Chicago Sun Times' Top Fifty High Schools in Illinois. Private schools in the neighborhood include Prairie School of DuPage, which enrolls students in preschool through eighth grade, and Wheaton Montessori School, which enrolls students in early childhood through ninth grade. Neither has been rated on Niche.
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The DuPage County Fair and ongoing community events
A nearly 200-year-old tradition, the DuPage County Fair is the neighborhood's biggest annual event. It started as a celebration of Illinois agriculture and continues this tradition with livestock, produce and baking competitions and farming equipment exhibitions in addition to live music, carnival rides and games. The DuPage Event Center & Fairgrounds hosts events throughout the year, like antique shows, a monthly model train show and the Chicago Scots' annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games.Getting to Chicago and around the neighborhood
Northside-Wheaton is 30 miles west of downtown Chicago, and it typically takes 45 minutes to an hour to get there by car. Alternatively, residents can take the Metra from the Wheaton station to get there in an hour. The Pace Bus offers routes around the neighborhood, but most residents rely on cars to get around. The closest hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, is less than two miles from the neighborhood, and the nearest airport, O'Hare, is about 30 minutes away.Dining downtown, running errands and shopping
There's no shortage of local restaurants in and around Northside-Wheaton. When residents want to stay in the neighborhood, they can dine at Rosie O'Reilly's, the local Irish pub, or Mi Casa, a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Just south of the neighborhood, they can head to downtown Wheaton for American fare at The Burger Social, steak and seafood at Ivy and brunch at Egg Harbor Café. For groceries, most shop at the Jewel-Osco on the north end of the neighborhood, and around there, they can run errands at major retailers like Ace Hardware and The Home Depot and boutiques like Bricks & Minifigs, a LEGO resale shop, and Quest Bookshop, a theosophical bookstore.
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Ellen Daly
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Howard Fearon
Howard Fearon
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Realty Group
(224) 479-1337
23 Total Sales
2 in Northside-Wheaton
$325K - $379K Price Range
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Neil Verhagen
Neil Verhagen
Baird & Warner
(224) 970-2987
140 Total Sales
5 in Northside-Wheaton
$408K - $490K Price Range
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Mike Long
Mike Long
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 241-7089
122 Total Sales
2 in Northside-Wheaton
$290K - $610K Price Range
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Deb Ritter
Deb Ritter
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
(708) 905-9826
90 Total Sales
2 in Northside-Wheaton
$280K - $487K Price Range
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John Wright
John Wright
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
(773) 832-5206
140 Total Sales
1 in Northside-Wheaton
$245,000 Price
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Eabad Haque
Eabad Haque
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 445-0527
133 Total Sales
1 in Northside-Wheaton
$217,000 Price
Schools
Source:
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Graf Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Herrick Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
W.W. Stevens Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Lincoln Marsh
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Northside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Winfield Estates Park
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northside-Wheaton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northside-Wheaton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside-Wheaton, Wheaton sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside-Wheaton, Wheaton over the last 12 months is $652,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$650,000
Median Sale Price
$652,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$665,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$181,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
741
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
2.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,323
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,367
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,530
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
947
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,128
Median Age
39
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,489
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,925
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
61.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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