Why Live in Hoover Park
Hoover Park in Schaumburg is a tranquil suburban neighborhood known for its quiet streets and spacious layout. Encompassing only a few blocks within a 1-mile radius, it provides convenient access to big-city amenities and is just 18 miles from O'Hare International Airport, which offers numerous daily flights. The neighborhood features a mix of newer constructions, split-levels, and ranch-style homes, with some larger colonial-inspired luxury builds on cul-de-sacs. Residents benefit from highly rated schools in the Schaumburg School District, including Enders-Salk Elementary, Hellen Keller Junior High, and Schaumburg High School, as well as the private Schaumburg Christian School. Hoover Park is home to Volkening Lake, where residents can enjoy walking trails, canoeing, kayaking, and picnicking. The area also features athletic fields, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts, along with a playground. While there are no restaurants within the neighborhood, nearby dining options include Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai and Westwood Tavern. For shopping, residents can visit Tony's Fresh Market, Target, and the expansive Woodfield Mall just 4 miles away. Commuting is facilitated by U.S. Routes 58 and 72, leading to Interstate 290, with Downtown Chicago 33 miles away. The Schaumburg Pace Bus Service provides local transit, and Ascension Saint Alexius Hospital is 3 miles northwest. Local attractions include Wintrust Field, home to the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team, and The Water Works, an indoor water park.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoover Park a good place to live?
Hoover Park is a good place to live. Hoover Park is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Hoover Park is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hoover Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.8 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $116,046 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 39.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Hoover Park are home owners, with 18.2% of residents renting and 81.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hoover Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hoover Park neighborhood guide.
Is Hoover Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Hoover 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 Hoover Park?
The median home price in Hoover Park is $450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Hoover Park. The average household income in Hoover Park is $116K.
What are the best public schools in Hoover Park?
The best public schools that serve Hoover Park are:
What are the best private schools in Hoover Park?
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Home Trends in Hoover Park, IL
On average, homes in Hoover Park, Schaumburg sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hoover Park, Schaumburg over the last 12 months is $436,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$436,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$436,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$117,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$210,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$249,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$264
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%