Explore Washington Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washington Park a good place to live?
Washington Park is a good place to live. Washington Park is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Washington Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Washington Park has 2 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 44. The average household income is $90,028 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 38% of residents. A majority of residents in Washington Park are home owners, with 47.3% of residents renting and 52.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Washington Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Washington Park neighborhood guide.
Is Washington Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Washington Park, 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 Washington Park?
The median home price in Washington Park is $324,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $65,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.53%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $71K a year to afford the median home price in Washington Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Washington Park is $90K.
What are the best public schools in Washington Park?
The best public schools that serve Washington Park are:
- Maine East High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Gemini Middle School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- V H Nelson Elementary School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the best private schools in Washington Park?
The best private schools that serve Washington Park are:
- Embers Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Northridge Preparatory School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- St John Brebeuf School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Washington Park, Niles, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Washington Park, Niles, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Washington Park, Niles, IL are Courtland Park, Oak Park, Grennan Heights, Ransom Ridge and The Terrace.
