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Cowden
Dry Point
About the neighborhood
Cowden, Illinois, offers a peaceful village atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes surrounded by tranquil streets. Many residences date back to around 1969, showcasing well-established architecture primarily consisting of two and three-bedroom layouts. The village provides convenient access to high schools within close proximity. Residents benefit from a selection of local restaurants that add to the village’s charm. Although transportation by bicycle is limited due to few bike lanes, the terrain’s minimal elevation changes contribute to ease of travel. Efficient car parking and vehicle accessibility make daily commuting straightforward in this calm and welcoming community.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is usually the preferred way to navigate Cowden. It is convenient to park. This village is not very bicycling-friendly because the cycling infrastructure is not very extensive. Nevertheless, it is a flat ride to most destinations. A majority of the houses for sale in this village are located in areas that are also not very well-suited for pedestrians as running common errands is difficult without the use of a car.
Services
High schools are convenient to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in Cowden. On the other hand, there are no primary schools in this village. When it comes to eating, in the majority of cases, a vehicle is required in Cowden to access the nearest grocery store. A limited selection of restaurants can be found in this village.
Character
Home buyers who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Cowden. Most areas in Cowden are very quiet, as there tend to be low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.8
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries2.2
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.8
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
Nightlife0.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $22,249
- Median Household Income
- $37,917
Housing Type
- 61.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 26.7% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 61.4%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 26.7%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 43.8 years
- 0 to 4
- 7.7%
- 5 to 9
- 5.9%
- 10 to 14
- 6.8%
- 15 to 19
- 7.7%
- 20 to 24
- 4.5%
- 25 to 29
- 3.6%
- 30 to 34
- 3.2%
- 35 to 39
- 4.5%
- 40 to 44
- 6.8%
- 45 to 49
- 6.4%
- 50 to 54
- 6.4%
- 55 to 59
- 8.2%
- 60 to 64
- 7.7%
- 65 to 69
- 5.0%
- 70 to 74
- 7.3%
- 75 to 79
- 3.6%
- 80 to 84
- 2.3%
- 85 and over
- 0.9%
Education Level
- 8.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 56.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 18.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.7% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 8.1%
- High School
- 56.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 18.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4.1%
- Master's degree
- 2.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.7%
- PhD
- 0.7%
Commute Mode
- 6.3% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 91.1% DRIVE
- 1.3% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.3%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 91.1%
- Other
- 1.3%
- None
- 1.3%
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1
1,280 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 6261204
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Pending
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MLS® #: 6259489
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