New Listing
1525 E 5TH STMETROPOLIS, IL 62960
N/A
N/A
0.75 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Farmer & Co. Real Estate
MLS® #: 12782864
Metropolis
Jefferson
About the neighborhood
Metropolis, Illinois, is a calm and peaceful community characterized by tranquil streets and a slower pace of life. The neighborhood features a significant number of single detached homes, primarily built around 1966, offering comfortable options with two or three bedrooms. Primary schools are conveniently located throughout the area, providing accessible educational opportunities nearby. Residents have access to about 20 diverse restaurants and several pharmacies, which also carry some basic food supplies. While a vehicle is often necessary for grocery shopping, parking availability is generally good. The flat terrain supports some cycling, though the area’s transportation infrastructure favors automotive travel.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is often the preferred method to move around in Metropolis. It is easy to access a parking spot. Metropolis is not very suited for biking because this city is home to rather poor cycling infrastructure. Nevertheless, there are a limited number of slopes. This city is also not very convenient for pedestrians since meeting day-to-day needs is at times difficult without the use of a car.
Services
Locals will welcome that wherever their property is situated in Metropolis, primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be challenging to access high schools without the need for a vehicle. When it comes to eating, it is very hard to get to the closest grocery store as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Metropolis. There are also a limited number of options for those who care about restaurants in close proximity.
Character
Metropolis offers a slower-paced environment. Metropolis is wonderful for those who like quiet surroundings, as the streets are generally very calm.
Car friendly7.8
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.6
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.6
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants4.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.2
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.0
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.4
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,539
- Median Household Income
- $55,181
Housing Type
- 78.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.5% SEMI DETACHED
- 5.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.9% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 3.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 8.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 78.3%
- Semi detached
- 2.5%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 5.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.9%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 3.8%
- Mobile
- 8.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 44.5
- 0 to 4
- 4.9%
- 5 to 9
- 7.7%
- 10 to 14
- 6.1%
- 15 to 19
- 3.8%
- 20 to 24
- 3.5%
- 25 to 29
- 5.3%
- 30 to 34
- 5.5%
- 35 to 39
- 8.0%
- 40 to 44
- 6.0%
- 45 to 49
- 5.9%
- 50 to 54
- 6.1%
- 55 to 59
- 5.9%
- 60 to 64
- 7.6%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 5.0%
- 75 to 79
- 4.8%
- 80 to 84
- 3.7%
- 85 and over
- 4.5%
Education Level
- 16.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 36.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 10.8% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 9.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 3.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 16.1%
- High School
- 36.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 23.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's degree
- 9.0%
- Master's degree
- 3.6%
- Professional degree
- 0.6%
- PhD
- 0.2%
Commute Mode
- 1.1% FOOT
- 0.1% BIKE
- 0.6% TRANSIT
- 93.5% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.1%
- Bike
- 0.1%
- Transit
- 0.6%
- Drive
- 93.5%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 4.8%
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