Name: Benton
Address: Zion

About the neighborhood

Benton offers a peaceful township experience with a slower-paced atmosphere and numerous parks nearby, including Spring Bluff Forest Preserve. This area features many single detached homes, most built between 1960 and 1980, providing a variety of two and three-bedroom options. Residents benefit from close proximity to primary schools and have access to around 20 local restaurants to explore. Transportation options include nearby rail service via Winthrop Harbor on the Union Pacific North line and convenient parking availability. The township’s layout supports bicycling, making it a pleasant environment for outdoor activity and easy access to essential amenities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Commuting by car is very easy in Benton. Coming across a place to park is generally easy. In contrast, the public transit service in Benton is not very frequent. Nevertheless, property owners can rely on the Winthrop Harbor and Zion on the Union Pacific North. Homeowners are served by a few bus lines. Benton is reasonably bike-friendly. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very conducive to pedestrians as most daily needs are inconvenient to carry out without a vehicle.

Services

It is challenging to access the nearest grocery store as a pedestrian from any location in Benton. There are also a few opportunities for those who appreciate restaurants and cafes within a short distance. When it comes to education, primary schools are easy to access without a car from any location in Benton. In contrast, there are only a few high schools and accordingly they can be a long pedestrian trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Benton offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. This area is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to the railway line or the airport (Waukegan Rgnl). Lastly, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to visit, like Henry Pfau Callahan Park and Lyons Woods Forest Preserve, which results in them being very easy to get to from numerous locations in Benton.

Car friendly8.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.0

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.2

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.2

Variety of groceries within a short drive