1520 CONGRESS LNFORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
4
2
1,169 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Upscale Realty Management Inc
MLS® #: 12697306
Ford Heights
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About the neighborhood
Ford Heights offers a tranquil and spacious neighborhood characterized by a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, mainly featuring three and four-bedroom layouts. The village benefits from convenient access to highways, making car travel simple and parking readily available near residences. Primary and secondary schools are conveniently located close to most homes. Several eateries add to the local charm, and well-distributed public green spaces provide serene outdoor areas for relaxation. The community features a peaceful atmosphere with minimal noise interference, fostering a calm environment. Overall, Ford Heights is an inviting area with diverse housing options and convenient amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Ford Heights is especially car friendly. It is very easy to come across a parking spot, and many real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway. However, Ford Heights is not very transit friendly. Nevertheless, property owners benefit from a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally very close by. Biking is at times challenging in Ford Heights since the bicycling infrastructure is not very well-developed. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of elevation changes. It is also impractical for pedestrians to move around in Ford Heights as very few common errands can be run without a car.
Services
It is a short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from anywhere in Ford Heights. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. When it comes to food, doing one's groceries very often necessitates the use of a vehicle in Ford Heights. There are a few opportunities for those who care about restaurants within a short distance.
Character
The character of Ford Heights is exemplified by its slower-paced environment. This part of the Chicago metropolitan area is especially quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Lastly, it is easy to reach parks from the majority of locations within the village since there are approximately 10 of them nearby for residents to explore.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.4
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly2.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly3.0
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries1.4
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.8
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes1.8
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $16,217
- Median Household Income
- $45,308
Housing Type
- 68.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 18.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 4.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 1.2% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 4.8% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 68.1%
- Semi detached
- 18.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 4.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 1.2%
- Mobile
- 4.8%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 32.9
- 0 to 4
- 6.1%
- 5 to 9
- 8.5%
- 10 to 14
- 7.1%
- 15 to 19
- 8.0%
- 20 to 24
- 3.1%
- 25 to 29
- 13.6%
- 30 to 34
- 4.5%
- 35 to 39
- 3.8%
- 40 to 44
- 6.9%
- 45 to 49
- 6.3%
- 50 to 54
- 5.3%
- 55 to 59
- 5.8%
- 60 to 64
- 7.6%
- 65 to 69
- 3.3%
- 70 to 74
- 3.4%
- 75 to 79
- 3.7%
- 80 to 84
- 1.5%
- 85 and over
- 1.3%
Education Level
- 12.8% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 47.8% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 3.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 2.7% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 12.8%
- High School
- 47.8%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 3.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.1%
- Master's degree
- 2.7%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 11.9% TRANSIT
- 81.8% DRIVE
- 1.2% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 11.9%
- Drive
- 81.8%
- Other
- 1.2%
- None
- 4.9%
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