$1,467,282Average Value$366Average Price per Sq Ft31Homes For Sale
On the commuter tracks
Great schools, classic architecture, and various community events make South Hinsdale one of the most unique neighborhoods in the Chicago area. It’s also ideally situated to get around the area. “When you talk about Hinsdale as a whole, it’s equidistant from Midway and O’Hare International Airports, and it’s just a 22-minute train ride to downtown Chicago if you take the express Metra train,” says Tracy Anderson, a real estate broker at Compass with nearly 20 years of experience
South Hinsdale commuters can take the Metra into dowtnown Chicago.
Outside of South Hinsdale, restaurants and boutique shops line the streets of downtown area.
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High-end houses spanning over 100 years
Throughout much of Hinsdale, including the area south of the railroad tracks, many older homes that date to the late 1800s have been renovated. “The homes in the eastern end of the neighborhood between County Line Road and Garfield Street, you’re more likely to find homes on bigger lots over more than an acre,” Anderson says. Architecturally, the homes are Queen Anne, Georgian, Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival. Some newer construction also holds to older styles to keep the look consistent. Home prices range from a two-bedroom condo at around $300,000 with a $300 monthly fee to a six-bedroom French eclectic estate priced at almost $7 million. There are still some opportunities to get homes with six figures. The average living space in the neighborhood is over 5,000 square feet, and 89% of the people living here are homeowners.
Multi-million dollar mansions are found throughout South Hinsdale.
Tree lined residential streets and homes with big front porches adorn South Hinsdale.
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A-rated schools
Public school students in South Hinsdale are part of the Community Consolidated School District 181, rated an A overall on Niche. One of the elementary schools in the neighborhood is Madison Elementary, a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School, recognizing overall academic excellence and closing achievement gaps among student groups. The school also gets an A grade on Niche. Hinsdale Middle School also receives an A overall grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Hinsdale Central High School is part of the Hinsdale Township High School District 86. The school is rated an A-plus on Niche and has a 92% graduation rate.
Hinsdale Central High School received an A plus rating from Niche.
Hinsdale Middle School is ranked #38 in Illinois Middle Schools.
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Community center
For over 80 years, various community events have happened at The Community House on 8th Street. It’s home to Stage Door Fine Arts, the resident theater company, which puts on periodic shows throughout the year and has for about 15 years. The productions for 2024 include Seussical the Musical, Heathers and Tarzan. “They even have a satirical show for adults that looks at current topics, like artificial intelligence,” Anderson says. They also offer theater classes through The Community House. Other programs at the facility include programs for kids, such as sports camps and after-school activities. Adults can benefit from exercise classes and pickleball.
The Community House has pickleball courts open to the public in South Hinsdale.,
The Community Center in South Hinsdale has been serving the neighborhood for over 80 years.
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Recreation outside
The Community House is next to one of two large parks in South Hinsdale. Robbins Park is behind Madison Elementary School and has a football and soccer field, two tennis courts and a playground. A small parking lot is at the corner of 7th and Vine Streets. Katherine Legge Memorial Park is named after the wife of Alexander Legge, who served as president of International Harvester and lived in Hinsdale. The park has a disc golf course, a dog park and two picnic shelters. The late architect who designed many homes in Hinsdale, R. Harold Zook, has his home and studio in the park. The Katerine Legge Memorial Lodge is available to rent for hosting large events.
Enjoy a game of disc golf with friends at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in South Hinsdale.
South Hinsdale residents can go to Katherine Legge Memorial Park to enjoy a walk or run.
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Grocery trips
Jewel-Osco and Whole Foods, located on Kingery Highway, are the closest major grocery stores. From June through October, downtown Hinsdale is the location of the weekly farmers market held on Monday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. by Burlington Park on the north side of the railroad tracks. South Hinsdale is mainly residential, but downtown Hinsdale has several eat-out options, including Vistro Prime, a casual steak house. Egg Harbor Café is a breakfast and lunch restaurant that started small and regional in 1984, run by a couple who met while attending Northwestern University. They now have opened over 20 locations around the country.
South Hinsdale shoppers can head to Jewel for everyday grocery needs.
Whole Foods is one of several grocery options in the South Hinsdale area.
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Walkability
Many sidewalks are along the neighborhood streets in South Hinsdale. Those in the northern part of the neighborhood could walk from home to one of three Metra commuter rail stops in Hinsdale. If not taking the express Metra train into downtown Chicago, a ride with all the stops will take about 40 minutes. If traveling by car, going north or south on the Tri-State Tollway can lead to anywhere around Chicago.
Well maintained sidewalks are ideal for biking or walking in South Hinsdale.
South Hinsdale residents have two metra stations to choose from.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Robbins Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Picnic Area
Brook Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Katherine Legge Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Dietz Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Volleyball
Stough Park
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Melin Park
Soccer
Playground
Ice Skating Rink
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
17 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Hinsdale
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Hinsdale, Hinsdale sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in South Hinsdale, Hinsdale over the last 12 months is $1,598,320, up 11% 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
9,940
Median Age
43
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$222,829
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$215,541
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
78.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
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®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
23/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
13/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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