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Atkinson
Atkinson
About the neighborhood
Atkinson offers a serene and quiet environment characterized by low traffic noise and a relaxed pace. The neighborhood features predominantly single detached homes, many built before the 1960s, with spacious floor plans including three and four or more bedrooms. Residents benefit from easy access to nearby secondary schools, making academic options convenient. Although primarily car-oriented, highways such as I-80 are within close driving distance, and parking accessibility is straightforward. A selection of nearby restaurants adds to the local amenities. Atkinson’s classic charm and convenient schooling options create an inviting living experience in a peaceful setting.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are an excellent mode of transportation in Atkinson. Finding a place to park is generally easy, and many properties for sale are a short drive from the closest highway, such as I-80. The bike is a somewhat poor mode of transportation in Atkinson as the area is not especially flat, and the cycling network is rather limited. It is also very difficult for pedestrians to move around in Atkinson because very few day-to-day errands can be run without the use of a car.
Services
It is a rather short distance to reach secondary schools from any location in Atkinson. In contrast, neither primary schools nor primary schools are easy to access as a pedestrian. With regards to eating, purchasing one's groceries generally demands the use of a vehicle in Atkinson. There are a few options for those who appreciate restaurants in close proximity.
Character
Atkinson offers a relaxed environment. Most areas in Atkinson are very quiet, as the streets are especially tranquil.
Car friendly10.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.6
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants3.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.6
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.2
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.8
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $31,478
- Median Household Income
- $59,660
Housing Type
- 89.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 5.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 89.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 5.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 2.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.3%
- 0 to 4
- 8.0%
- 5 to 9
- 4.3%
- 10 to 14
- 9.2%
- 15 to 19
- 6.2%
- 20 to 24
- 5.5%
- 25 to 29
- 6.9%
- 30 to 34
- 5.3%
- 35 to 39
- 6.0%
- 40 to 44
- 6.7%
- 45 to 49
- 3.9%
- 50 to 54
- 6.5%
- 55 to 59
- 3.5%
- 60 to 64
- 8.8%
- 65 to 69
- 8.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.6%
- 75 to 79
- 2.4%
- 80 to 84
- 2.2%
- 85 and over
- 2.6%
Education Level
- 7.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 41.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 18.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.8% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.2%
- High School
- 41.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 19.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10.8%
- Master's degree
- 1.9%
- Professional degree
- 0.3%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 3.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 88.4% DRIVE
- 1.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 3.5%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 88.4%
- Other
- 1.1%
- None
- 7.0%
Comparable Listings in Atkinson
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400 N SCHOOL STATKINSON, IL 61235
4
2
1,860 SQ FT
Listing by Mel Foster Co. Kewanee
MLS® #: 12774152
New Listing
New Listing
Updated
Pending
N 2120TH AVEATKINSON, IL 61235
N/A
N/A
11.5 AC
Listing by Mel Foster Co. Geneseo
MLS® #: 12678093
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4
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MLS® #: 12753546
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1
1,532 SQ FT
Listing by Mel Foster Co. Geneseo
MLS® #: 12657504
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