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648 ESCANABA AVECALUMET CITY, IL 60409
3
2
1,350 SQ FT
Listing by Baird & Warner
MLS® #: 12753360
Calumet City
Thornton
About the neighborhood
Calumet City offers a peaceful environment with over 50 nearby green spaces, providing ample opportunities to connect with nature. The city features a diverse range of housing options, from lofts to spacious dwellings with multiple bedrooms, accommodating various preferences. Single detached homes make up the majority of the housing stock, creating a balanced and inviting neighborhood atmosphere. Convenient access to both public and private primary and secondary schools enhances the area’s appeal. Commuters benefit from proximity to major highways such as I-94 and easily accessible bus lines, while restaurants and cafes are nearby for ample dining choices.
Highlights
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Traveling as a pedestrian is practical for home buyers in this city; many day-to-day errands can be run without a car. Although cyclists do not face serious slopes, cycling is sometimes difficult in this part of the Chicago metropolitan area because there are a limited number of bike lanes. Public transit riders may have few choices in Calumet City due to the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, commuters can count on the Hammond and Hegewisch on the South Shore Line. There are a few bus lines, and bus stops are usually around the corner. On the other hand, driving is a reasonably good transportation option in this city. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as I-94, are rather easy to reach from any location in this part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Services
It is usually an option for house buyers in Calumet City to purchase their groceries as pedestrians. Pulaski Road is among the best streets for groceries. Moreover, a restaurant is generally just around the corner, and property owners can enjoy a few cafes as well. It is also easy to reach a selection of clothing stores without a car. Regarding education, residents will find that wherever their house is situated in Calumet City, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.
Character
Calumet City has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Calumet City is very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic. However, there are over 50 parks close by for residents to discover, such as Burnham Prairie and Gouwens Park, and they are very well-spread out, which makes it very easy to access them. Lastly, even though this city is not known for its vibrancy, finding one of the around 10 bars is easy as they are generally situated in quite convenient locations.
Car friendly7.8
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.6
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly5.4
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants6.6
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries7.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping5.6
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes2.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.2
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.8
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,853
- Median Household Income
- $60,807
Housing Type
- 57.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 14.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 12.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 7.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 3.5% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 57.5%
- Semi detached
- 4.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 14.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 12.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 7.9%
- Mobile
- 3.5%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 38.4%
- 0 to 4
- 4.9%
- 5 to 9
- 7.6%
- 10 to 14
- 7.9%
- 15 to 19
- 7.7%
- 20 to 24
- 6.9%
- 25 to 29
- 5.7%
- 30 to 34
- 7.3%
- 35 to 39
- 6.8%
- 40 to 44
- 7.3%
- 45 to 49
- 5.5%
- 50 to 54
- 6.2%
- 55 to 59
- 5.6%
- 60 to 64
- 7.7%
- 65 to 69
- 3.8%
- 70 to 74
- 3.9%
- 75 to 79
- 2.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.9%
- 85 and over
- 1.2%
Education Level
- 11.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 30.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 30.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.7% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 13.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.8% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 11.9%
- High School
- 30.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 30.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 13.3%
- Master's degree
- 4.3%
- Professional degree
- 0.8%
- PhD
- 0.4%
Commute Mode
- 1.4% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 10.1% TRANSIT
- 79.9% DRIVE
- 1.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.4%
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 10.1%
- Drive
- 79.9%
- Other
- 1.7%
- None
- 6.8%
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