490 HEATHER LNCAROL STREAM, IL 60188
3
3
2,176 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Chicagoland Brokers Inc.
MLS® #: 12681093
Carol Stream
Bloomingdale
About the neighborhood
Carol Stream offers a calm and peaceful atmosphere with minimal street noise and city clamor. The village features a mix of housing options, including single detached homes, townhouses, and lofts, accommodating varying preferences and needs. Residents have convenient access to a selection of parks that provide serene outdoor spaces. The local amenities include numerous supermarkets as well as several restaurants and cafes within proximity. Bicycle transportation is a practical choice, supported by infrastructure in the area. Educational institutions, including public and private primary schools, are conveniently located across the village, contributing to a well-rounded and comfortable community environment.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forCar friendly
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is often the best means of transportation in Carol Stream. It is very easy to come across a parking spot. Carol Stream is fairly suited for bicycling. It is occasionally challenging for pedestrians to navigate this village as running common errands is at times difficult without a vehicle.
Services
Locals will find that wherever their property is situated in Carol Stream, primary schools are nearby. However, high schools are not especially numerous and thus not always within a short distance. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Concerning food, it is sometimes possible for home buyers in Carol Stream to purchase their groceries without the use of a car. Moreover, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, for instance along Hiawatha Drive, and house buyers are served by about 10 cafes as well.
Character
The character of Carol Stream is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. There are over 50 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, such as Kline Creek Farm and Hampe Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to get to them. This part of the Chicago metropolitan area is also very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly7.8
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.2
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly0.0
Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Restaurants5.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.4
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping4.8
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes3.6
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.6
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $42,135
- Median Household Income
- $100,850
Housing Type
- 53.5% SINGLE DETACHED
- 16.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 17.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 8.9% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.1% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 53.5%
- Semi detached
- 16.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 17.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 8.9%
- Mobile
- 0.1%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 41.9 years
- 0 to 4
- 5.5%
- 5 to 9
- 5.6%
- 10 to 14
- 6.0%
- 15 to 19
- 6.9%
- 20 to 24
- 7.0%
- 25 to 29
- 6.9%
- 30 to 34
- 5.7%
- 35 to 39
- 6.9%
- 40 to 44
- 6.2%
- 45 to 49
- 6.3%
- 50 to 54
- 6.9%
- 55 to 59
- 8.6%
- 60 to 64
- 7.0%
- 65 to 69
- 6.4%
- 70 to 74
- 3.2%
- 75 to 79
- 1.9%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 1.5%
Education Level
- 8.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 19.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.5% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 28.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.7%
- High School
- 19.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.5%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 28.2%
- Master's degree
- 11.9%
- Professional degree
- 1.5%
- PhD
- 1.1%
Commute Mode
- 1.1% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 3.1% TRANSIT
- 85.9% DRIVE
- 0.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.1%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 3.1%
- Drive
- 85.9%
- Other
- 0.5%
- None
- 9.4%
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