Contingent
Cicero
Cicero
About the neighborhood
Cicero offers convenient transportation options including access to the Pink Line and Burlington Northern rail services, as well as about 10 bus lines nearby. The neighborhood features a cycling-friendly terrain with minimal elevation changes, making travel by bike practical. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores, cafes, and diverse dining choices within close reach. Schools of both public and private options serve the area, enhancing educational accessibility. The atmosphere is peaceful with low traffic noise and plentiful parks, including the large Hawthorne Sports Complex, dispersed throughout the town. Housing options are varied, with a well-rounded mix of duplexes, lofts, and single detached homes.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
This part of the Chicago metropolitan area will please homeowners that appreciate different methods of transportation. House buyers who want to live in a compact community will enjoy the fairly pedestrian-friendly character of Cicero; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses nearby. Cycling is also convenient in Cicero as riding a bike is made easier by the generally flat terrain. The good public transit service allows people to get to many destinations without needing a vehicle as a result of a multitude of rapid transit stations on the Blue Line and Pink Line, and around 20 nearby bus lines. Cars are also a reasonably good medium of transportation in Cicero. Nearby highways are fairly easy to drive to from anywhere in this town.
Services
Locals will welcome that no matter where their home is situated in Cicero, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. With respect to eating, it is very often feasible for home buyers in Cicero to do grocery shopping without the use of a car. Over 50 supermarkets are situated in the area, and the best variety can be found on streets like Laramie Avenue. Furthermore, Cicero is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe, for instance along Roosevelt Road. It is also easy to access a variety of clothing stores without needing to get in a vehicle.
Character
No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a town, Cicero is a good option. Most areas in Cicero are very quiet, as the streets tend to be very calm. However, a lot of locations within the town have reasonably good access to green spaces, including Rench Park and Piotrowski Park, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore. Lastly, although this part of the Chicago metropolitan area is not known for its lively ambience, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and with its approximately 20 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.
Car friendly6.4
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.8
Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical
Transit friendly5.2
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants7.8
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.6
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping7.2
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes5.2
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife7.0
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.4
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $21,002
- Median Household Income
- $61,156
Housing Type
- 40.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 45.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 9.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 2.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 40.4%
- Semi detached
- 2.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 45.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 9.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 2.1%
- Mobile
- 0.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 33.7 years
- 0 to 4
- 6.0%
- 5 to 9
- 7.1%
- 10 to 14
- 8.5%
- 15 to 19
- 9.3%
- 20 to 24
- 8.7%
- 25 to 29
- 6.7%
- 30 to 34
- 6.5%
- 35 to 39
- 6.8%
- 40 to 44
- 7.2%
- 45 to 49
- 7.3%
- 50 to 54
- 6.4%
- 55 to 59
- 5.7%
- 60 to 64
- 4.7%
- 65 to 69
- 3.3%
- 70 to 74
- 2.4%
- 75 to 79
- 1.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.1%
- 85 and over
- 0.8%
Education Level
- 31.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 36.1% HIGH SCHOOL
- 15.8% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 5.2% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.6% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 1.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.1% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 31.9%
- High School
- 36.1%
- Some college, no degree
- 15.8%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 5.2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 8.6%
- Master's degree
- 1.7%
- Professional degree
- 0.5%
- PhD
- 0.1%
Commute Mode
- 2.8% FOOT
- 0.3% BIKE
- 7.9% TRANSIT
- 86.3% DRIVE
- 0.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.8%
- Bike
- 0.3%
- Transit
- 7.9%
- Drive
- 86.3%
- Other
- 0.6%
- None
- 2.1%
Comparable Listings in Cicero
Contingent
5323 W 25TH PLCICERO, IL 60804
3
1
1,500 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Luxe Realty Studio Llc
MLS® #: 12737027
New Listing
5518 W 25TH PLCICERO, IL 60804
2
2
1,200 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Chicago Real Estate Resources
MLS® #: 12779898
Contingent
2426 S CENTRAL AVECICERO, IL 60804
5
2
N/A
Listing Broker: Realty of America, Llc
MLS® #: 12643981
Contingent
5214 W 24TH STCICERO, IL 60804
5
2
1,786 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Extreme Realty Llc
MLS® #: 12713254
Contingent
Updated
5400 W 23RD STCICERO, IL 60804
8
5
N/A
Listing Broker: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Chicago
MLS® #: 12682695
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