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Wrightwood's suburban setting within city limits
On the southern side of the city, Wrightwood is a Chicago suburb that allows residents to settle down into single-family homes in a community with a suburban settling while still staying within city limits. Downtown is just 14 miles away, with Interstates and the Metrarail nearby to connect residents to the city center for work. While Wrightwood itself is largely residential, the area offers everything residents might need, from locally-owned restaurants and diners to plenty of green space. Even this close to downtown Chicago, residents might feel like staying close to home with everything offered in the Wrightwood area.
Wrightwood is a South Side Chicago neighborhood with a suburban feel.
Many homes in Wrightwood offer front yards and backyards.
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Rows of workers' cottages and Georgians in Wrightwood
When taking a walk along Wrightwood’s sidewalks, people can appreciate rows and rows of modest workers’ cottages and Georgians. While homes might be similar in structure and shape, different materials and color schemes set homes apart from one another, adding a taste of personality to properties. Some mature trees sit between the sidewalk and the curb and streetlights illuminate the neighborhood at night. Homes in Wrightwood typically sell between $250,000 and $350,000.
There are many varieties and colors of Georgians in Wrightwood.
Workers' cottages sit next to Georgians in Wrightwood.
A row of workers' cottages is a common sight in Wrightwood.
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International Baccalaureate classes at Wrightwood's public schools
Because Wrightwood is still within Chicago’s city limits, students here will attend Chicago Public Schools. For kindergarten through eighth grade, students can attend Charles Carroll Elementary School. William J. Bogan High School offers International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, with the Middle Years Programme for its freshmen and sophomores. Both schools receive C rankings from Niche.
Charles Carroll Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Bogan Computer Technical High School has 764 students in grades 9-12.
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Taking the Metra into downtown Chicago from Wrightwood
Buses line Wrightwood’s major avenues, like Western and Kedzie, linking the community with essential amenities around the community, like parks and grocery stores. Those driving can take 79th Street east to hop on I-94 and connect to downtown Chicago. Wrightwood Metra station is on the western side of the community, offering another way to get to downtown. The tracks and other railways come through the northern side of Wrightwood, so residents on that side of the community may hear trains as they pass. 79th Street also runs through the northern side of the neighborhood, also connecting residents with Chicago Midway International Airport, 6.5 miles away. OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center is the closest hospital, about 3 miles away.
Commuting in Wrightwood is a breeze with a highly active Metra line.
Residents conveniently have access to many Divvy stations in Wrightwood.
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Wrightwood's indoor recreation centers and sledding destinations
At the heart of Wrightwood, Francis Hayes Park offers indoor and outdoor recreational space. Its 20 acres offers 6 baseball diamonds outlined by a walking path and a playground, while community center here offers a gym and pool. To the southeast, Dan Ryan Woods has a paved walking and biking path and historic aqueducts running throughout the park. In the winter, the grounds are popular with sledding, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. A bit to the north, Jacques Marquette Park offers basketball and tennis courts along with a 9-hole golf course.
Local school football teams use Hayes Park for practice.
Visitors to Dan Ryan Woods use the green space for playing catch in Wrightwood.
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Classic diners and thin crust pizza restaurants in Wrightwood
On the eastern side of Wrightwood, Western Avenue is lined with restaurants, like Nicky’s Family Restaurant and Pancake House. This restaurant has a classic diner feel with a bar lined with barstools and is known for their biscuits. Vito and Nick’s Pizzeria goes against Chicago tradition by serving thin crust pizza instead of the city’s deep dish, but has served the city since 1920. For barbeque, people can stop in Q’s Tips and Wings. Evergreen Marketplace has the closest grocery stores, offering a Meijer and Walmart Supercenter 2 miles from Wrightwood. For additional options, there's a Whole Foods, Aldi and Mariano's in Evergreen Plaza Shopping Center, about 2.5 miles away.
Thithi's Restaurant has excellent cocktails in Wrightwood.
Pacheco's Tacos has very authentic and affordable Mexican food in Wrightwood.
Locals love the tavern style pizza at Vito and Nick's Pizzeria in Wrightwood.
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Summer concerts and parades in neighboring Evergreen Park
While Wrightwood doesn’t offer many events of its own, residents can head over to the neighboring community of Evergreen Park for their annual traditions. In the summer, the Evergreen Parks and Recreation Department hosts concerts on Saturdays in Klein Park from June to September. Their Independence Day celebration ends with a fireworks show in Duffy Park, but the parade through the neighborhood is also a big draw.
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Parks in this Area
Dan Ryan Woods
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Dooley (Thomas) Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Norris Field Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Rainey Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Hayes (Francis) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
James J. Sexton Park (50-Acre Park)
Disc Golf
Dog Park
Golf
Yukich Field
Baseball/Softball
Football
Soccer
King (Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.) Park
Bogan Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
12 min drive
Bus
79th Street & Francisco
Bus
87th Street & Sacramento
Bus
79th Street & Sacramento
Bus
79th Street & Albany
Bus
87th Street & Albany
Bus
79th Street & Talman
Bus
87th Street & Washtenaw
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Wrightwood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wrightwood, Chicago sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Wrightwood, Chicago over the last 12 months is $276,014, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Desired Ashburn Area! Featuring a Beautiful Red Brick 4bed/2.1bath Home. Bright Open Concept, Hardwood Floors throughout, New Remodeled eye catching haven ready for you! Schedule your showing today!
All Brick Georgian! GREAT AREA! Close to everything you would want. This rock home has excellent bones and is waiting for you! HUGE portential! 4 minutes 1.5 miles to Dan Ryan Woods-North & Central 6 minutes 1.4 Miles to The Beverley Golf Course, 6 minutes 1.6 miles to 50 acre parks that include-disc golf and dog park, 8 minutes/2.1 miles to Marquette (Jacques) Park, 5 minutes/1.5 miles to Dawes
"Spacious, a lot of natural sunlight and full of charm, this beautiful brick home is perfect for those who need room to spread out! The main floor boasts a bright and airy living room with gleaming hardwood floors, two generously sized bedrooms, and an updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and a cozy dining area. A massive family room with a stylish faux fireplace provides the
Property Id: 1693112Located near Marquette Park, we have a two bedroom apartment available for rent! This unit features espresso hardwood flooring, generous living space, eat in kitchen, granite countertops and a dishwasher!Tenant pays electric, heating/cooking gasLaundry AvailablePets allowed up to 40 lbs (adult weight; breed restrictions apply)One year lease$400
The home is in a well sought after neighborhood and features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is a bedroom and bath on the main level and the other three bedrooms and bath are upstairs. Close to Park, Groceries, Restaurants, schools. Make you appointment today to view it. All Are welcomed.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,876
Median Age
46
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,253
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$80,135
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
28.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
59.8%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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