About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60187 offers a tranquil neighborhood with well-distributed green spaces like Hoffman Park and Belleau Woods Forest Preserve, providing ample opportunities to connect with nature. Its housing landscape features a variety of single detached homes and apartments, accommodating diverse preferences and needs across multiple size options, from lofts to homes with four or more bedrooms. Residents have convenient access to quality public and private schools nearby, ensuring educational options for many needs. The community hosts a selection of local businesses, including supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes. With easy cycling routes and accessible parking, Zip Code 60187 supports smooth daily commutes and transportation choices.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is rather suitable for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and many businesses are reasonably close by. Biking is also easy in this area. The car is often the favored transportation option in this area. It is convenient to find a parking spot. In contrast, the transit in this area is not very accessible. Nonetheless, the closest train station, such as the Winfield, Wheaton and College Ave with access to the Union Pacific West, is generally a short distance away from most properties in the postal code. The postal code is served by a few bus lines, and most homes are very close to a bus stop.

Services

A supermarket is typically accessible within a rather long distance from most properties for sale in this area. Moreover, those who appreciate dining in restaurants or cafes will have a good number of options in Zip Code 60187, for instance on Roosevelt Road. Regarding education, residents will welcome that no matter where their house is located in this area, both primary and secondary schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Home buyers who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere will enjoy Zip Code 60187. Green spaces, like Lincoln Marsh Natural Area and DuPage County Fairgrounds, are very well-distributed and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to unwind in, which makes them easy to access. This area is also very good for those who need a quiet atmosphere, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor.

Car friendly6.6

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 friendly5.4

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

Transit friendly3.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive