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Affordable homes and peaceful living in West Zion
Buyers will be hard-pressed to find homes as new and spacious at prices comparable to those in West Zion, which lies between Chicago and Milwaukee on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. “For beginner homeowners, it’s a good place to start,” says Willie Simpson, a broker with Remax Showcase who lived in the neighborhood for about a decade. “It’s quiet, mostly residential. There’s not a lot of hoopla going on.”
Zion is full of religious references—besides the town’s name, every street that runs north to south in Central Zion has a biblical name. The neighborhood contains more than eight different houses of worship, from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Trinity Christian Center to the Fath-e Azeem Mosque.
Higher tax rates, lower home prices in West Zion
“Zion is 75 to 80 percent residential, so the homeowners are bearing most of the burden for the tax rates,” says Simpson. Counterbalancing the higher property tax rates, home prices in Zion are significantly lower than those of surrounding areas. “You might pay higher taxes, but you have home prices that are about 15 to 30 percent lower.”
Small pockets of modern residential subdivisions are nestled between flat stretches of green fields synonymous with the Midwest. Modern traditional homes with two floors built around the turn of the century in light or beige shades of vinyl cost between $270,000 and $320,000. Ranch-style homes built during the last decades of the 20th century cost a little less—in the lower $200,000s. Townhouses with two or three bedrooms are usually priced under $200,000.
Homes in West Zion range from small starter homes to large family homes.
West Zion residents have a variety of home styles they live in.
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Shepherd's Cook, Thunderhawk and Big Oaks golf courses
Compact pocket parks dot the neighborhood of West Zion where residents take their dogs out or enjoy a breath of fresh air, though Illinois winter weather keeps locals inside throughout most of the year. During the summer months, toddlers scale the miniature climbing wall and dangle from swings on the playground at David Park. The green space also features ramps for skaters, three softball fields and two basketball courts.
Golfers can swing at the public Shepherd’s Cook Golf Course, amidst small ponds and swaying pampas grass, at the north of the neighborhood. The fairways are separated with berms of native prairie grass, and a few water hazards and natural wetland areas make every golfer a little cautious. Big Oaks Golf Course and Thunderhawk Golf Course are also immediately outside of the neighborhood when golfers want a change of course.
A group of golfers ger ready for a round at Shepherd's Crook Golf Course in West Zion.
A father and son have a great time playing on the playground at Beulah Park in West Zion.
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State funding to support Beach Park Middle students
Students on the northwest side of West Zion attend Newport Elementary School, while those who live in the southeastern part of the neighborhood attend Kenneth Murphy Elementary School. Both schools earn a C-minus from Niche, along with Beach Park Middle School—the next stop along West Zion’s school pipeline. Beach Park Middle School received more than $14,000 in funding from Illinois state to support low-income students, English-language learners and those who require individualized or special education in the 2022-2023 school year. Beach Park Middle has also acquired land on the southeast part of the existing school building, where teachers have since built a greenhouse.
Students can find their crowd at Zion-Benton Township High School and its wide selection of extracurricular activities. The school, which receives a B-minus, offers Dungeons and Dragons Club, Thespian Society, Forensic Debate Club and Future Business Leaders of America.
Students of West Zion can attend Beach Park Middle School.
Students of West Zion attend Zion-Benton Township High School.
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Comfort food and wings on Route 173
The Walmart Supercenter on Route 173 is central to the neighborhood—location- and shopping-wise. For nights on which cooking seems like too much of a chore, residents pick up comfort food at Boonie Mac Shack, a family-owned, “good, old barbeque restaurant,” as the owners refer to it. Patrons wash down ribs, chicken wings and fried fish with iced lemonade and one of the cakes or custards that tempt customers at the check-out display. Across the road, Sauce N Toss, a local chain, offers wings smothered in 13 signature sauces, as well as comfort sides like chicken noodle soup, chili and chocolate chip cookies.
A residents of West Zion can get anything they need from the local Walmart.
Boonie Mac Shack is home to the best barbecue in West Zion.
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Close to jobs in Waukegan and Wisconsin
For access to Central Zion and shopping, residents get on Route 173, passing the neighborhood Walmart as they head east. Route 131, or North Green Bay Road, travels north to Wisconsin, as well as south to Waukegan, Illinois, where there’s a concentration of pharmaceutical jobs. Otherwise, West Zion locals commute about 20 minutes away to Amazon distribution and sortation centers outside of Waukegan or Kenosha, Wisconsin. Located in the middle of Chicago and Milwaukee, residents can be in Brew City in about 45 minutes using Interstate 94.
Complimentary, convenient landfill use
Residents of the Lorelai Acres subdivision should be advised that odors from the nearby landfill tend to waft, especially on hot summer days. However, those with a Zion license plate can dispose of old furniture and other trash in the landfill for free.
West Zion features tree lined residential streets with some commercial corridors.
Those with a Zion license plate can use the landfill in West Zion for free.
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Parks in this Area
Beulah Park
Hermon Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Lake
David Park
Baseball/Softball
Skateboard
Playground
Shiloh Park
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Pool
Harmony Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Joanna Park
Baseball/Softball
Camping
Tennis
Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
Russell Road Canoe Launch
Village Park
Transit
Airport
General Mitchell International
49 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Zion
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Zion, Zion sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in West Zion, Zion over the last 12 months is $301,922, up 17% 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
7,676
Median Age
37
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,129
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,352
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.6%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
75.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
23''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
34/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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