One of the draws of living in the Traube Fox River View neighborhood in Algonquin, about 45 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, is its location on the west side of the Fox River, close to the heart of the village center. “There’s a mix of people who live in Algonquin who work in downtown Chicago, and those who work in the western suburbs,” says Karen Goins, a broker with Re/Max Suburban. “Most of the people have some sort of commute.” When work doesn’t beckon, parks and activities are close in the downtown area, as well as independently owned shops and restaurants.
Bike Bridge, part of Prairie Trail, crosses the Fox River near Algonquin's Traube Fox River View.
An aerial view of Downtown Algonquin highlights the Fox River & the area's picturesque setting.
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Homes on large lots close to the Fox River
There’s plenty of space between neighbors in Traube Fox River View, with many homes on lots around a half-acre. Ranch-style, Colonial Revival and 1900s farmhouses are most common. On the east side of Main Street, the houses are built closer together near the Fox River. The First Street Foundation, which tracks environmental hazards, says there is an extreme risk of flooding for homes near the river. The risk decreases west of Main Street. Recent home sales have ranged from $250,000 to $475,000. Comprised entirely of single-family homes, the neighborhood is quiet. The neighborhood scores a 2 on the CAP Crime Index, with all crime categories below the national average of 4.
Ranch style homes are a popular option in the Traube Fox River View neighborhood of Algonquin.
The majority of single-family homes in Algonquin were built in the early to mid-20th century.
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Downtown and Randall Road developments
What used to be a car-dependent downtown area changed into a pedestrian-friendly environment along Main Street within the last few years, less than a mile north of the neighborhood. The Old Town District has locally owned shops and iconic restaurants, including Port Edward, a seafood restaurant built around a dock alongside the Fox River. “It’s a cool place where you can actually have a meal on a boat,” Goins says. Cattleman’s Burger and Brew is a restaurant and bar specializing in burgers and ribs. The party happens on Tuesday evenings with karaoke and Wednesday evenings with music bingo. A couple of miles west is the growing shopping corridor of Randall Road. Algonquin Commons is an outdoor mall that opened in 2004. Various chain restaurants and supermarkets, including Aldi and Trader Joe's, have opened around it. Riverview Restaurant and Tavern has pizza and sandwiches, while Yin & Yang’s is a Chinese carry-out restaurant within the neighborhood.
Port Edward Restaurant serves seafood in a nautical themed space near Traube Fox River View.
The Old Town District has locally owned shops and iconic restaurants in Downtown Algonquin.
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Cornish Park on the Fox River
One of the picturesque features of downtown Algonquin is the clock tower at the entrance to Cornish Park, at the corner of Algonquin Road and Harrison Street. The two-and-a-half-acre facility has fishing opportunities on the Fox River, as well as a walking path, a gazebo and a playground. Hill Climb Park is true to its name. A steady incline on Huntington Drive off Main Street leads to the park, which features an observation clearing at the north end that gives a scenic view of the village. At nearly 13 acres, there’s a mid-sized athletic field, a circular walking path, scattered play equipment and a full playground. The 26-mile Prairie Trail runs through a portion of the neighborhood, a converted railroad that's popular among walkers and bikers.
The iconic Cornish Park entrance welcomes visitors to the riverside park in Algonquin, IL.
Hill Climb Park features a well-maintained playground for Algonquin residents to enjoy.
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Access to highly-rated Algonquin schools
Kenneth E. Neubert Elementary School is rated an A-minus on Niche. Sixth through eighth graders go to Westfield Community School, which has kindergarten through eighth-grade students. The school is rated a B-plus. Harry D. Jacobs High School is rated an A-minus. The school’s specialized career and technical education classes focus on business, culinary arts, and automotive technology, and they offer an opportunity to receive college credit and work-based internships. The school gets an A-minus grade. All the schools are part of Community Unit School District 300, serving students in Algonquin and surrounding suburbs. It’s the 6th largest school district in Illinois.
Kenneth E. Neubert Elementary is a highly rated public school located in Algonquin, IL.
Algonquin's Westfield Community School serves about 1300 students from Pre-K through 8th grade.
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Car-dependency in Traube Fox River View
Getting to public transportation options in this part of Algonquin will require a car. It’s a 6-mile trip to the north to reach the Cary Metra commuter rail station. The trip to Union Station in downtown Chicago is less than 90 minutes long. The Pace public bus line runs on Randall Road about 3 miles to the west. Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital is the nearest medical center, a 7-mile drive west on Algonquin Road.
Residents of Algonquin's Traube Fox River View can commute to Chicago via the Cary Metra Station.
Union Station, in downtown Chicago, is less than 90 minutes long for Algonquin residents.
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Parks in this Area
Towne Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Riverfront Park
Hill Climb Park North
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
43 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Traube Fox River View
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Traube Fox River View, Algonquin sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Traube Fox River View, Algonquin over the last 12 months is $356,820, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
479
Median Age
44
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,833
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,131
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98%
College Graduates
44.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.9%
% Population in Labor Force
75.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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