Why Live in Walnut Ridge
Walnut Ridge blends outdoor recreation with modern amenities, providing a vibrant community atmosphere in Naperville. Residents can play cricket at Bolingbrook Premier League Stadium, bring dogs over to Whalon Lake Dog Park, or golf at one of seven courses within 10 miles. The neighborhood has wide sidewalks, spacious lots, and homes built in the 1970s and 1980s, including ranch-style houses, colonials, and brick Tudor Revivals, many featuring attached garages. Walnut Ridge Park is a 10-acre green space that offers sports fields, and nearby Du Page River Park and Weigand Riverfront Park allow for hiking, picnicking, and river views. Whalon Lake offers seasonal boating, fishing, and winter sports. The area is served by the highly-rated Naperville Community Unit School District 203, with nearby options including Riverwoods Elementary School, Madison Junior High School, and Naperville Central High School, all with strong academic and extracurricular programs. Local restaurants include Little Pops Pizzeria, known for its New York-style pizza, and The Patio for barbeque. Major retailers like Target and Home Depot are less than 2 miles away.
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
local real estate agent serving Walnut Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Walnut Ridge neighborhood guide.
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 $850,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $170,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,170 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $179K a year to afford the median home price in Walnut Ridge. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. 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 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Walnut Ridge, Naperville over the last 12 months is $915,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$915,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$855,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$850,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%