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Wheatfield blends country living with regional connections
“Being just south of Porter County, Wheatfield allows for people who don’t enjoy the bigger city life to appreciate a slower, more rural environment. It is also just 8 miles east of and shares a school corporation with DeMotte, which is a great community as well," says the Managing Librarian at Wheatfield Public Library, Evie Parrish. Parrish is also the Secretary and Treasurer for the Wheatfield Chamber of Commerce as well as a Board of Education Member – Kankakee Valley School Corporation.
Family-owned shops and diners have longtime ties with the community
From Wheatfield, “It is quick and easy to drive up Highway 49 to Valparaiso to find an abundance of shops, doctors, and activities,” Parrish says. In town, there are Mom-and-Pop shops like local favorite Stowers and Sons Meat and Grocers. Since 1944, this market has been a family-owned and operated business focused on selling the best meats to their customers. Shoppers can stroll down memory lane while they pick up their items because, on every aisle, there are newspaper clippings that capture moments in Stowers and Sons history. Locals looking for a bite to eat can stop in at Marcella’s Pizzeria. “Marcella’s Pizzeria has been around for many years and is famous for its garlic knots, but anything you order is delicious,” Parrish says. She also shares, “Heather’s Diner recently moved to Wheatfield from DeMotte and has quickly made a name for itself for the prompt and friendly service, large portions, and variety of good food.”
Stower and Son Meat and Grocers has the best selection of locally butchered meat.
Heather's Diner in Wheatfield is a local favorite.
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Simple architecture, acres of land and committed neighbors
The houses are mostly Colonial Revivals and ranch-style, reflecting the town's easy-going, small-town feel with their simple, nonornamental designs. These houses sit on ranges of acreage, allowing homeowners to decorate their lawns with either backyard playsets or plowed fields. While some houses come with a paved driveway, others are guided by gravel and flattened grass lanes to show guests where to park. To get an idea of home values, a three-bedroom home built in 2010, cost $255,000, while a four-bedroom home built in 1920 cost $195,000. Regardless of where locals live in Wheatfield, they are bound to run across a neighbor in the store or downtown. “You can meet so many people who are kind, caring, and passionate about small-town living,” Parrish says. She also shares that “Members of the community demonstrate love and pride for tradition; there are many eager to have a hand in moving the town forward regarding infrastructure and growth.” It is this focus on community dynamics that makes Wheatfield appealing to people seeking the slower pace of a more rural, small town.
This row of Wheatfield homes is well maintained, each with a unique character.
This farmhouse-style home in Wheatfield has a long porch for relaxing.
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Kankakee Valley schools provide extracurricular and career pathways
School-aged children begin their studies at Wheatfield Elementary School, which is a Niche A-minus graded school. From here, they go on to attend Kankakee Valley Middle School, which also holds a Grade of A-minus from Niche. These middle schoolers can choose from 25 after-school clubs and sports. After their three years, they can take the passion they discover over to Kankakee Valley High School. At this Niche B-graded school, students can enroll in Dual Credit and Advanced Placement courses. They may also elect to join the CTE program.
Wheatfield Elementary School has an impressive overall Niche score of A minus.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School has 494 students in grades 4-5.
Kankakee Valley Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Kankakee Valley High School has an overall Niche grade of B.
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Local parks and preserves provide playsets and hiking trails
“When the weather is nice, you can find people hiking through the Stoutsburg Savanna Nature Preserve, pushing their kids on swings at Centennial Park in downtown Wheatfield, or gathering at the pavilions at the Kankakee Township Park, just east of town,” Parrish says. Kankakee Township Park also has walking trails for locals and their dogs to enjoy. Residents looking to escape further into nature can make an appointment to visit the Hamstra Gardens. The stones in the gardens guide guests through whimsical scenes constructed like something right out of a storybook. If locals are seeking additional ways to open their imaginations, the Wheatfield Library is available for them to browse through until something piques their interest.
Hamstra Gardens in Wheatfield is a favorite for local photographers.
Hamstra Gardens is open to the public, but an appointment is necessary to enter.
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Annual Sandhill Crane Festival brings food, games and cars
Once a year, residents gather for the Sandhill Crane Festival, which is organized by the Wheatfield Chamber of Commerce. “This event takes place the third Saturday of September throughout the downtown area,” Parrish says. Local vendors sponsor tents where they sell food and host activities like Bingo for anyone who wants to participate. There is also a car show where guests can show off their vintage rides.
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On average, homes in Wheatfield, IN sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Wheatfield, IN over the last 12 months is $339,400, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Kankakee Township is charmingly agricultural, with antique farm equipment adding rustic flair to yards, fields across the way and silos in sight. Residents can enjoy rural Indiana living with convenient amenities in an environment that once was marsh and wetlands. The Potawatomi tribe called the area Aukiki — land of wolf and river — among other names. Don't confuse this Kankakee with others in Indiana or Illinois. Though considered part of greater Chicago, it keeps its Hoosier identity. With the Kankakee River flowing over 130 miles westward from Indiana into Illinois, that name shows up along the way.
Lynda Anderson, broker/owner for Boulder Bay Realty Group, specializes in northwest Indiana and services Wheatfield. She says $200,000 is the average sales price for the area. "Prices here have gone along with the real estate market as a whole." At the end of 2023, Wheatfield's inventory was very limited. "There are 15 homes on the market. And year-to-date, about 30 have closed." In Kankakee Township, there tend to be even fewer. Anderson says there aren't a lot of planned subdivisions in the area. Properties come with land and ample space between residences. "Most lots are large; some are over an acre," she says. In addition to ranch-style houses, Kankakee architecture includes Cape Cods and farmhouse-style homes.
The only Porter County site with public access to the Kankakee River, Dunn's Bridge County Park is a spot for canoeing and kayaking. The bridge, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is believed by some to have been constructed using leftover metal from Chicago's 1893 World's Fair. Another aspect of history: Dunn's Original KKK Pleasure Resort once had its home on the riverfront here. Kankakee Township Park offers pavilions, picnic tables, a playground and walking areas. For a wilderness environment close by, the 650-acre Aukiki Wetland Conservation Area is a site where visitors like hiking and hunting. To the south, the 507-acre Prairie Border Nature Preserve also works to restore natural habitats.
A few miles to the west in the center of Wheatfield, there are stores, the public library, the fire and police departments, a bank and some eateries. Heather's Diner serves breakfast all day; don't miss the chalkboard specials. Stowers & Son Market, a family owned mainstay for fresh produce and meat, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023. Anderson says residents may go a bit farther, depending on what they are looking for. "If they want to do major shopping, they'll probably go to Valparaiso or DeMotte." The city of Valparaiso, also known as Valpo, is about 20 miles north; the town of De Motte is about 15 miles west.
Kids may attend public schools like Wheatfield Elementary, graded A-minus by Niche and serving kindergarten through third grade. Kankakee Valley Intermediate, with a B-plus, is for fourth and fifth grade, and Kankakee Valley Middle, for sixth through eighth, has an A-minus. Kankakee Valley High, with a B, features a full lineup of teams, including swimming and bowling, golf and wrestling. Dual credit courses with Kankakee Community College are available. According to the Indiana Department of Education, at least 92% of twelfth graders complete their graduation requirements.
Area events and gatherings include the Wheatfield's September Sandhill Crane Festival, which includes vendors and a classic auto show. Wheatfield Lanes bowling alley is the spot for April's annual firefighters association event, Bowling with the Badges. About 15 miles north in Kouts, events include the Aukiki River Festival.
In addition to agriculture, the area is known for its manufacturing and utilities companies. These include Kankakee Valley Steel, paper and chemical producer Georgia-Pacific Corporation and coal-fired power plants. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management works with local governments to identify and mitigate problems, including air pollution, odors and water contamination. Most of Kankakee Township is open space, with the river to the north and state routes 10 and 49 accessible. Kankakee is about 75 miles southeast of downtown Chicago. The trip from the township to the Windy City might speed up once on Interstate 65, which is about 20 miles to the west.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
839
Median Age
36
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,833
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$68,288
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
9.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®®
40/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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