Why Live in Young-Lilly
Young-Lilly, located on the far west end of Springfield, is a residential neighborhood known for its proximity to Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, a 207-acre park featuring crops, farm animals, and agricultural education. This park, managed by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, is a popular attraction where visitors can interact with donkeys, cows, and chickens, and fish in a stocked pond. The neighborhood itself is characterized by modern subdivisions with contemporary homes built from the 1990s to the 2010s, featuring brick facades, sidewalks, pools, playgrounds, and cul-de-sacs. Young-Lilly is part of the well-regarded Willard School District, with students attending Willard Orchard Hills Elementary, Willard Intermediate School South, Republic Middle School, and Willard High School, all of which have high ratings. The area is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. Residents have convenient access to major thoroughfares like Chestnut Expressway and Mount Vernon Street, as well as Interstate 44, making it easy to travel to downtown Springfield or further afield. Springfield-Branson National Airport is less than 5 miles away, offering flights to cities like Chicago, Atlanta, and Tampa. For dining, locals enjoy I Love Tacos Taqueria and Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes, while grocery shopping is convenient with nearby Walmart Neighborhood Market and Price Cutter stores. Westport Park offers additional recreational options with its basketball court, baseball field, tennis court, and swimming pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Young-Lilly a good place to live?
Young-Lilly is a good place to live. Young-Lilly is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Young-Lilly is a suburban neighborhood. Young-Lilly has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.9 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $69,577 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 36.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Young-Lilly are home owners, with 22.9% of residents renting and 77.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Young-Lilly can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Young-Lilly neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Young-Lilly?
The median home price in Young-Lilly is $262,447. If you put a 20% down payment of $52,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $57K a year to afford the median home price in Young-Lilly. The average household income in Young-Lilly is $70K.
What are the best public schools in Young-Lilly?
The best public schools that serve Young-Lilly are:
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Are home prices dropping in Young-Lilly?
Yes, home prices in Young-Lilly are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Young-Lilly, MO
On average, homes in Young-Lilly, Springfield sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Young-Lilly, Springfield over the last 12 months is $200,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$262,447
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Number of Homes for Sale
44
Last 12 months Home Sales
118
Median List Price
$262,447
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-15%
