Why Live in Ranch View
Ranch View, a neighborhood in Naperville, Illinois, is part of a city ranked as the best place to live in America by Niche. This community is known for its highly rated schools, including Ranch View Elementary School, Madison Junior High School, and Naperville Central High School, all within the sought-after Naperville School District 203. The neighborhood features peaceful residential streets lined with New Traditional and Colonial-style homes built in the late 1980s and early '90s, with average plot sizes of 0.25 acres. Residents enjoy well-maintained sidewalks, front yards with holiday displays, and spacious backyards ideal for entertaining. Safety is a notable aspect, with crime rates lower than the national average. Ranch View is conveniently located south of 75th Street, which offers a growing number of shopping and dining options. Market Meadows Shopping Center, less than 2 miles east, provides grocery and dining choices, while Fox Valley Mall and downtown Naperville, 7 miles and 5 miles away respectively, offer extensive retail and dining experiences. Greene Valley Forest Preserve, 1 mile east, is a popular spot for biking and dog walking. The neighborhood park features tennis courts and hosts live performances in partnership with Naperville Park District. For commuting, the Naperville Metra Station offers 30-mile trips to Chicago, and drivers can access Interstate 88 via I-355, 4 miles east. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is 27 miles northeast, and Edward Hospital is a 5-mile drive northwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranch View a good place to live?
Ranch View is a good place to live. Ranch View is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ranch View is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ranch View has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.7 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $152,420 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Ranch View are home owners, with 15.4% of residents renting and 84.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ranch View can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ranch View neighborhood guide.
Is Ranch View, IL a safe neighborhood?
Ranch View, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ranch View?
The median home price in Ranch View is $555,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $111,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,880 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $123K a year to afford the median home price in Ranch View. The average household income in Ranch View is $152K.
What are the best public schools in Ranch View?
The best public schools that serve Ranch View are:
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Are home prices dropping in Ranch View?
Yes, home prices in Ranch View are down 20% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Ranch View, IL
On average, homes in Ranch View, Naperville sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ranch View, Naperville over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 64% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$620,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$194,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$334
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$555,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
19%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
64%