Why Live in South Maywood
South Maywood features grid-like residential streets with narrow sidewalks, streetlights, and towering oak and pine trees. The neighborhood's housing stock includes workers’ cottages and brick-clad Georgian-style homes, many with window and front porch awnings and detached backyard garages. Home values are appreciating, with a range of properties from those needing repair to recently renovated homes. The area has several pocket parks with playgrounds, and Schroeder Park, located four blocks south, offers an outdoor pool, splash pad, basketball courts, and a large playground. Miller Meadows, a nearby nature preserve, provides a trail along the Des Plaines River and an off-leash dog park. Roosevelt Road, half a mile south, is a bustling corridor with small businesses, chain restaurants, and local eateries like Broadview Family Restaurant and The View. Broadview Village Square, a mile south, includes big-box retailers and grocery stores. Annual events include Juneteenth celebrations at Schroeder Park and Maywood Fest at Maywood Veterans Park. The neighborhood is centrally located, with Interstate 290 providing access to downtown Chicago, 12 miles east, and both Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports, each 15 miles away. Public transportation options include the Metra red line at Maywood Train Station and Suburban Pace Bus stops along Roosevelt Road. Walther Christian Academy, a private institution two miles north, has a high rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Maywood a good place to live?
South Maywood is a good place to live. South Maywood is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. South Maywood is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. South Maywood has 5 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 41. The average household income is $78,546 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 13.3% of residents. A majority of residents in South Maywood are home owners, with 40.6% of residents renting and 59.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South Maywood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
South Maywood neighborhood guide.
Is South Maywood, IL a safe neighborhood?
South Maywood, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South Maywood?
The median home price in South Maywood is $279,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $56,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,370 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $59K a year to afford the median home price in South Maywood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in South Maywood is $79K.
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Home Trends in South Maywood, IL
On average, homes in South Maywood, Maywood sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in South Maywood, Maywood over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$282,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$163,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
85
Median List Price
$279,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%