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Suburban neighborhood on the east side of Schererville
Located on the east side of Schererville, New Elliott is less populated than other Schererville communities, but maintains the same suburban charm. “New Elliot is really just a part of Schererville, almost like a subdivision. It’s between two towns, Schererville and Merrillville, but people in New Elliot use the same amenities as people in Schererville,” says Felicitas Lara, Schererville local and broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. “It’s a central location. There’s easy access to shopping and entertainment, and it’s close to Illinois as well.”
The town Welcomes you to New Elliott, a neighborhood inside of Schererville, IN sign.
Aerial view of the rounding streets lined with trees of New Elliott, Schererville, IN.
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Ranches, split levels and new traditional homes
Homes built in the 1970s and 80s feature bi-level, split-level and ranch styles starting around $300,000. New Elliot also has homes built within the last 20 years, more frequently two-story, new traditional homes with private driveways and prominent two-car garages. These homes typically start around $400,000. Homes in New Elliot generally sit lots set back from the street with freshly cut green lawns and simple but well-manicured landscaping.
Split level homes are part of the fabric of the neighborhood in the New Elliott area.
Large ranch homes with large front and back yards can be found in the New Elliott area
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Rohrman Park, Redar Park and the Ivan Gatlin Nature Preserve
Rohrman Park offers 41 acres of green space in New Elliot. It has softball, baseball and soccer fields, updated playground equipment and a picnic shelter. Peter G Redar Memorial Park is another popular spot for families, with a playground, basketball courts and sand volleyball court. Both parks connect to the Pennsy Greenway Trail, a paved trailway across Schererville that will be over 6 miles long upon completion. For more outdoor recreation, locals can reel in a catfish at Fish a While Lakes or enjoy views of the wetlands on the Turkey Creek Trail in the Ivan Gatlin Nature Preserve.
Rohrman Parks & recreation entrance digital sign, New Elliott, Schererville, IN.
Rohrman Park in New Elliott is a perfect place to take a walk along the paved trail.
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Events at Redar and Rohrman Parks
“They hold a lot of events at Redar Park,” Lara says. This includes Schererville Fest in June, a celebration of the town with carnival rides, musical performances, food and beer vendors, and games. Redar Park has also hosted free outdoor concerts from the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. Rohrman Park also hosts events, with its Fourth of July festival featuring a beer garden, craft vendors and food as well as fireworks.
Shopping and dining on Main Street and Indianapolis Boulevard
“There’s grocery shopping and shops on Main Street in Schererville. There’s a lot of fast-food restaurants in the area too, and more casual spots to eat,” Lara says. Town Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Main Street and Indianapolis Boulevard has big box stores like Target, Whole Foods and Office Depot, and chain restaurants on Main Street include Panera Bread, Steak’n Shake and LongHorn Steakhouse. For more casual dining, Toast & Jam serves American breakfast classics like omelets, breakfast skillets and French toast.
Whole foods in Shops on Main is where the people of New Elliott area shop.
Target is where the people of New Elliott area love to one stop shop.
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Students attend Lake Central School Corporation
The Lake Central School Corporation serves students in Schererville and New Elliot. Students may begin schooling at Peifer Elementary School, which earned an A-minus grade from Niche, and progress to Michael Grimmer Middle School, which earned a B-plus. Older students attend A-rated Lake Central High School. Lake Central has rigorous curriculums for its students, offering 23 Advanced Placement courses, 23 career technology courses and certifications, and 30 dual credit courses.
Main entrance A Peifer Elementary School, Schererville, IN.
Grimmer Middle School's entrance is flanked by benches.
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Commuting to Downtown Chicago from New Elliot
Just 8 miles from the Indiana/Illinois state line, New Elliot is 35 miles from Downtown Chicago and even closer to South Chicago. “People like it here because the taxes are less than in Illinois, but they can still commute to Chicago from Schererville and New Elliot,” Lara says. Locals can also find more dining and entertainment options in Merrillville, about 5 miles east.
Downtown Chicago is just 35 miles from New Elliott.
I65 runs right by New Elliott to Chicago north and Indianapolis south.
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Parks in this Area
Rohrman Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Peter G Redar Memorial Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
South Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Oak Ridge Prairie & Oak Savannah Trail
Bike Trails
Trails
Playground
Michael Biedron Jr. Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Rolling Hills Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
58 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
New Elliott
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in New Elliott, Schererville sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in New Elliott, Schererville over the last 12 months is $357,671, 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
3,335
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,666
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.2%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
% Population in Labor Force
71.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
30''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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