About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60126 presents a peaceful environment enhanced by generous public green spaces such as Elmhurst Salt Creek County Forest Preserve and Wild Meadows Park, providing abundant outdoor recreation options nearby. The area features mostly single detached homes built around 1967, many offering three or more bedrooms, accommodating diverse preferences. Commuting is convenient with accessible nearby highways like East-West Tlwy and access to Elmhurst’s Union Pacific West rail station. Essential daily amenities including numerous supermarkets, schools, and a selection of restaurants and cafes are within easy reach. The neighborhood also offers reasonable cycling infrastructure, contributing to mobility and convenience throughout the community.

Characteristics

Transportation

This area is fairly suited for biking. Zip Code 60126 is also rather suitable for pedestrians; most daily needs are convenient to meet without a car, and various businesses are fairly close at hand. Getting around by car is very easy in this postal code. Coming across a place to park is easy, and most houses for sale are a short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-290. In contrast, the transit network in Zip Code 60126 is rather limited. Nonetheless, there is the Berkeley, Villa Park and Elmhurst with access to the Union Pacific West. There are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most residences.

Services

In Zip Code 60126, residents will usually be able to reach primary as well as high schools as pedestrians. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. In terms of eating, it is convenient to reach the closest supermarket as a pedestrian in this postal code. Moreover, there is often a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance on York Street.

Character

Zip Code 60126 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this postal code. Even though the ambience is not the most lively in this area with its approximately 30 nightlife venues, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located close by. The noise levels in Zip Code 60126 are very low, as the streets tend to be very calm near Ronald Reagan Memorial Hwy (Toll Road), Tri-State Tlwy or one of the railway lines. Most locations in the postal code have good access to green spaces, including Cricket Creek County Forest Preserve and York Commons, since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.

Car friendly8.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance