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Urban-suburban community seeing resurgence
Situated just 5 miles west of Chicago’s city center, Homan Square is a neighborhood focused on community building and revitalization. “The area has been steadily changing and developing since the late 1990s,” says Homero Garza, a real estate agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL. The neighborhood’s grid-like streets make walking to parks and restaurants easy, and with the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway serving as Homan Square’s northern boundary, commuting to downtown is a breeze.
Densely packed homes in Homan Square
Since 1995, the Foundation for Homan Square has been leading redevelopment efforts, including the construction of hundreds of new housing units and a range of community resources. “When the newly built townhomes first went on the market, they were sold and occupied really quickly, bringing new people to the area,” Garza says. Strolling along the neighborhood’s sidewalks will reveal condo buildings, worker’s cottages, brick three-flats and greystones. There’s a large selection of mixed-income housing, with prices ranging from less than $100,000 to $850,000 for multi-family properties. While yard space is a rarity in Homan Square, front stoops and property lines are often surrounded by metal fencing.
Homan Square has beautiful tree line residential streets.
Greystones are one of the most popular home styles in Homan Square.
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Homan Square Community Center serves as a neighborhood hub
A major aspect of the neighborhood’s revamp was the construction of a 70,000-square-foot community center. There, locals can hop in the indoor pool or play basketball at the gym. Service providers also work with the community center to provide health and family services to residents. Just behind the expansive fieldhouse is Homan Rails Farm, designed to teach sustainable gardening techniques and use the garden plots to grow and harvest seasonal produce. What Homan Square lacks in yard space, it makes up for in walkability to parks. Kids often venture to the playground at Boler Park. Traveling just north of the neighborhood’s residential streets are the sprawling acres of Garfield Park, where locals will find baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts. Parkgoers can also enjoy a walk or bike ride on the miles of paved trails that wrap around Garfield Park’s lake before exploring the serene gardens of the conservatory.
The stone entrance and signage at Boler Park is a common sight for Homan Square families.
The Homan Square Community Center provides many necessary services to the community.
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Easy commutes to downtown Chicago
A quick 5-mile drive along the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway will lead to the bustling downtown district in Chicago. Employees working within the Illinois Medical District have an easy morning commute, with multiple hospitals and medical centers sitting within 3 miles. Heading in the opposite direction along the thoroughfare connects locals to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, roughly 21 miles away. Homan Square provides easy access to the Blue L Line at the Kedzie-Homan station. Chicago Transit Authority bus stops are also dotted along Homan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.
Creole-inspired dishes and Chicago-style hot dogs
Locals will want to visit one of the locally owned spots along Roosevelt Road for a meal out of the house. Tatianna Barnett, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, recommends Soule. “It’s one of the newer restaurants in the area and is up-and-coming. People will even travel from outside the neighborhood to go there.” Locals can take their pick from the creole-infused soul food on the menu, from barbeque jerk wings to fried green tomatoes. The line can get lengthy at Dave’s Red Hots, a small dive serving Chicago-style hot dogs. Grocery runs can be made at the Freshway Market nearby.
Near Homan Square The Beelove Cafe has a goal, to advance the economic lives of residents.
Dave's Red Hots is a Homan Square favorite with great deals on great hot dogs.
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Paid apprenticeships offered at Manley Career Academy High
Local students are zoned for City of Chicago School District 299. They will attend Gregory Math & Science Academy for kindergarten through eighth grades before filtering into Manley Career Academy High School. Each earns a C-minus rating from Niche. Manley Career Academy High School also offers paid apprenticeships in cosmetology, barbery and culinary arts through its After School Matters program.
Homan Square students may attend Manley Career Academy High School.
Gregory Math & Sci Elementary Academy is one of the schools Homan Square students can attend.
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Parks in this Area
Boler (Leo Roscoe Sr.) Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Garfield (James) Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Football
Gladys Gunderson Park
Basketball
Playground
Park #422
Playground
Homan Square Park
Pool
Playground
Parking Lot
Magnolia Playlot Park
Playground
Sunken Gardens
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
14 min drive
Bus
Roosevelt & Lawndale
Bus
Harrison & Spaulding
Bus
Harrison & Lawndale
Bus
Homan & Fillmore
Bus
Kedzie-Homan Blue Line Station
Bus
Homan & Arthington
Bus
Homan & Roosevelt
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Homan Square
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Homan Square, Chicago sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Homan Square, Chicago over the last 12 months is $196,833, consistent with 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,785
Median Age
36
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,968
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,205
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.4%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
% Population in Labor Force
47.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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