Why Live in Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge in Naperville blends outdoor recreation with modern amenities, creating a vibrant community atmosphere. Residents can enjoy cricket at Bolingbrook Premier League Stadium, playdates at Whalon Lake Dog Park, or golf at one of seven courses within 10 miles. The neighborhood features wide sidewalks, spacious lots, and homes from the 1970s and 1980s, including ranch houses, traditional colonials, and brick Tudors, most with attached garages. Walnut Ridge Park, a 10-acre greenspace, offers sports fields and open areas, while nearby Du Page River Park and Weigand Riverfront Park provide hiking, picnicking, and river activities. Whalon Lake offers seasonal boating, fishing, and winter sports. The area is served by the highly-rated Naperville Community Unit School District 203, including Riverwoods Elementary School, Madison Junior High School, and Naperville Central High School, all with strong academic and extracurricular programs. Dining options include Little Pops Pizzeria, known for its New York-style pizza, and The Patio for barbeque. Major retailers like Target and Home Depot are conveniently located less than 2 miles away. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walnut Ridge a good place to live?
Walnut Ridge is a good place to live. Walnut Ridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Walnut Ridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Walnut Ridge has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.7 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $208,500 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 72.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Walnut Ridge are home owners, with 1.4% of residents renting and 98.6% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Walnut Ridge, IL a safe neighborhood?
Walnut Ridge, 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 Walnut Ridge?
The median home price in Walnut Ridge is $599,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $119,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in Walnut Ridge. The average household income in Walnut Ridge is $209K.
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Home Trends in Walnut Ridge, IL
On average, homes in Walnut Ridge, Naperville sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Ridge, Naperville over the last 12 months is $469,500, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$469,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$599,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
37%