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Just northeast of Frankfort
About 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, with access to Interstates 80 and 57, Frankfort Square is about 4 miles northeast of the suburb of Frankfort. “Frankfort Square is part of Franklin, but it’s a separate entity,” says Marge Cahill, a real estate broker with @properties, with about 25 years of real estate experience. “It provides more of a collection of starter homes than what you would find in Frankfort, and the homes are a bit smaller.” The suburb of Frankfort is on many lists as one of the best suburbs south of Chicago. The attraction of Frankfort Square is the school chain that feeds into an A-plus high school.
Frankfort Squares is recognized as one of the best places to live in Illinois.
Frankfort Square located in Frankfort, IL has beautiful houses with manicured lawns.
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Good school districts
Elementary schools in the Summit Hill School District 161 are split between younger students heading to schools like Frankfort Square Elementary School, with an A-minus Niche grade. Students through fourth grade have the option of attending here. Walker Intermediate School is also rated an A-minus and has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. This school serves fifth and sixth graders. Summit Hill Junior High is also rated an A-minus and has almost 700 seventh and eighth graders. Lincoln-Way East High School is part of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District Number 210. The school is rated an A-plus and has a 97% graduation rate. “The fact that people can move into an affordable house and have access to a school like Lincoln-Way East is a big reason why Frankfort Square is attractive,” Cahill says.
Summit Hill Junior High School is an option for students in the Frankfort Square area.
Frankfort Square Elementary School is a highly-rated school in the community.
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Some homes under $200,000
The oldest houses in this area are from the 1970s and are priced between $230,000 and $320,000. Some condos and townhouses can be under $200,000 but have under 1,000 square feet of living space. Monthly fees range from $150 to over $200, including lawn care and snow removal. Single-family homes are primarily three to four-bedroom split-level, ranch and raised ranch styles. Some of the larger homes are around 3,000 square feet.
Split-level homes with clean-cut shrubbery are a frequent sight in Frankfort Square.
Within the Frankfort Square neighborhood, one can find plenty of modern farmhouses.
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Recreation of all kinds
Although part of the village of Frankfort, Frankfort Square has its own independently run park district that oversees green space in the neighborhood. Frankfort Square Community Park has a fishing pier and walking trails around the large pond. There are a few pickleball courts, a playground and a picnic shelter. There are more outdoor recreation opportunities, like a splash park at Island Prairie Park that will be operational during the summer when the temperature is at least 78 degrees. There are more fishing opportunities. The park district community center is located at this park, and it’s the site for live music during the summer on most Tuesday and Thursday nights from June through August. Indian Boundary South Park is close and includes a disc golf course. The Frankfort Square Park District also owns Square Links Golf Course for those who want a more traditional round of golf. A practice center features a natural grass putting green and a practice sand bunker.
Fishing is a popular activity at Community Park in Frankfort Square.
Community Park in Frankfort Square has Pickleball courts, a playground, a fishing pond and more.
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Opportunities to eat out
There are a couple of small restaurants in Frankfort Square that residents won’t have to travel too far to enjoy. My Taco is a Mexican Restaurant on Lincoln Highway in a strip mall near the intersection with 80th Avenue. It’s a small place with limited seating that gets rave reviews for its steak tacos, tamales and salsa. Pete Mitchell’s Bar & Grill, commonly known as PM’s, is a quaint watering hole that serves food. Sporting events are also on the multiple screens in the bar. Larger dining establishments in Frankfort, like the Dancing Marlin Restaurant, have steak and seafood items and a popular Sunday brunch.
My Taco Restaurant located in Frankfort Square serves delicious authentic Mexican cuisine.
Pete Mitchell's Bar & Grill located in Frankfort Square offers live music and outdoor seating.
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Car-dependent area
Some neighborhood streets have sidewalks, but a car is needed to get to other means of transportation. It’s about a 5-mile drive to the west to get to the Mokena Metra station, where it’ll be about a 50-minute train ride into downtown Chicago. Public bus transportation can be accessed a few miles north, with the Pace suburban bus service having multiple stops along 183rd Street.
Some neighborhood streets have a nice sidewalk for the community to utilize.
Nature lovers are never far from parks in Frankfort Square.
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Parks in this Area
Island Prairie Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Woodlawn Park
Fishing
Trails
Playground
Indian Boundary Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Hunter Prairie Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
White Oak Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Hoffman Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Kingston Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Soccer
Indian Trail School Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Frankfort Square Community Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
37 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.913 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
6/1/2018Niche Review
Frankfort Square is a small suburb town with a well-known high school district, Lincoln-Way, which has an outstanding college prep approach helping high school students be prepared for college. Also with the atmosphere is fun and encourages family and friends while staying active with the amount of athletes who live in the area.
3.0Niche User
5/5/2015Niche Review
The weather here is very bipolar, one day it can be nice out while the next is can be crumby. I don't think there is ever an exact season in place that's how scattered the way can be.
4.0Niche User
4/2/2016Niche Review
The overall experience is very friendly, I would live here again.
4.0Niche User
5/5/2015Niche Review
There is very little crime in this area and it is pretty safe. Of course there are times when alerts are sent, but never really huge crimes being committed.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Frankfort Square
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Frankfort Square, Frankfort sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Frankfort Square, Frankfort over the last 12 months is $370,862, up 15% 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
10,625
Median Age
40
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$115,651
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,433
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.6%
Advanced Degrees
12.2%
% Population in Labor Force
78.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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