Why Live in South Montgomery
South Montgomery, on the lower west side of the village of Montgomery, offers a suburban lifestyle with a friendly community atmosphere. Homes, mostly built from the early 2000s to the present, feature new traditional styles with vinyl and brick siding, decorative shutters, and multi-car garages. The area is well-connected, with travel options to Aurora, Chicago, and other common commutes via East Base Line Road/US Route 30 and South Lake Street/Illinois Route 31. Residents enjoy walking and biking trails linking several parks, including Blackberry Trail Park, Lakewood Creek Park, Balmorea Park, and Huntington Chase Park, which features a fishing pond. The nearby Stuart Sports Complex is a hub for sports programs and includes a large dog park.
The neighborhood is served by Oswego Community Unit School District 308, with Oswego High School offering high-rated educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Shopping and dining options are conveniently located near Baseline Road/Highway 30, with stores like Walmart, Aldi, and Walgreens, and dining spots such as Los Portales and Taco Madre. For entertainment, residents can visit Gray’s Mill Estate in downtown Montgomery, which houses Danny Boy’s Neighborhood Speakeasy and Baum’s Biergarten. Nearby attractions include Blackberry Farm in Aurora and the Oswegoland Park District Civic Center in Oswego.
South Montgomery is safer than the national average, but potential buyers should be aware of the area's flood risk during severe weather. The neighborhood is approximately 6 miles south of Aurora and 48 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, with commuter trains available from the Aurora Metra station, 7 miles away. The nearest hospital, Rush Copley Medical Center, is 8 miles east, and major airports include Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Montgomery a good place to live?
South Montgomery is a good place to live. South Montgomery is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. South Montgomery is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. South Montgomery has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.3 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $110,723 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.6% of residents. A majority of residents in South Montgomery are home owners, with 13.4% of residents renting and 86.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South Montgomery can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
South Montgomery neighborhood guide.
Is South Montgomery, IL a safe neighborhood?
South Montgomery, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South Montgomery?
The median home price in South Montgomery is $645,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $129,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $143K a year to afford the median home price in South Montgomery. The average household income in South Montgomery is $111K.
What are the best public schools in South Montgomery?
The best public schools that serve South Montgomery are:
- Bristol Grade School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Oswego High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Yorkville High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
What are the most popular zip codes in South Montgomery, Montgomery, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near South Montgomery, Montgomery, IL?
Home Trends in South Montgomery, IL
On average, homes in South Montgomery, Montgomery sell after 125 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Montgomery, Montgomery over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 57% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$650,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$650,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$607,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$525,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$697,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$346
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Last 12 months Home Sales
93
Median List Price
$645,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
57%