Name: Zip Code 60617
Address: Chicago

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60617 offers a variety of transportation options including convenient access to three train stations on the Metra Electric line and about ten nearby bus routes, enhancing mobility throughout the area. The postal code features a flat terrain complemented by a well-developed cycling network, promoting easy bicycling. Residents will find numerous grocery stores, including a diverse selection on Escanaba Avenue, alongside a handful of nearby restaurants for casual dining. The neighborhood is known for its peaceful atmosphere with low traffic noise and abundant green spaces, including Wolfe Park and Calumet Park, making relaxation in nature very accessible. Housing mainly consists of two and three-bedroom single detached homes and duplexes.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 60617 permits homeowners to travel by a variety of modes of transportation. Zip Code 60617 is a fairly pleasant area for getting around by public transit. Residents are served by the 75th St. (Grand Crossing), Cheltenham (79th St.) and 83rd St. (Avalon Park) on the Metra Electric. The postal code is connected by approximately 20 bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop. This area is also rather conducive to people who get around as pedestrians; running day-to-day errands is convenient without needing to resort to a car, and plenty of businesses are reasonably close by. Moving around by bicycle is convenient in this area as the cycling network is well-developed, and there are a limited number of slopes for cyclists to brave.

Services

Residents will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in this area, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Regarding food, it is very often feasible for home buyers in Zip Code 60617 to buy groceries without the use of a car. Escanaba Avenue is among the best streets for groceries. Additionally, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, for example on 106th Street, and a limited selection of cafes is available as well.

Character

The character of Zip Code 60617 is exemplified by its relaxed ambience. This area is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic. Finally, there are over 100 green spaces close by for residents to visit, like Bessemer (Henry) Park and Big Marsh Bike Park, which results in them being easy to reach from most locations within this postal code.

Car friendly7.6

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

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.2

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants6.4

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

Groceries7.6

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