New Listing
Pending
1381 OAK DRLACON, IL 61540
4
4
4,358 SQ FT
Listing by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Amy L Weaver
MLS® #: PA1270671
Zip Code 61540
Hopewell
About the neighborhood
Zip Code 61540 features a peaceful setting highlighted by predominantly single detached homes with two to three bedrooms available. The neighborhood hosts a blend of charming residences, many built before 1960, complementing those constructed in later decades. A small variety of restaurants and coffee shops add convenient options for dining nearby. Accessibility is convenient, with easy car parking and close proximity to primary schools. Daily errands are manageable with vehicle access, and the calm surroundings contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. This area provides quiet living combined with a practical layout of services suited for comfortable daily life.
Highlights
This area is great forElementary Schools
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forGroceries
Characteristics
Transportation
The preferred transportation option in this postal code is often driving. It is convenient to park. A majority of the homes for sale in this postal code are located in places that are not very well-suited for those who prefer to travel as pedestrians as very few daily errands can be run without a vehicle. Zip Code 61540 is also not very cycling-friendly as the topography is not particularly flat, and the bicycling network is not very comprehensive.
Services
House buyers in this area will welcome that a grocery store is always only a short distance away. There are also a few choices for those who care about restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Regarding education, residents will appreciate that no matter where their house is located in Zip Code 61540, primary schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be very difficult to access high schools from properties for sale in this postal code.
Character
Zip Code 61540 is a postal code to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill environment. Since there are very few people out and about on the streets, Zip Code 61540 is relatively calm.
Car friendly8.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.2
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Restaurants3.4
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.6
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping1.6
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes2.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet3.6
Multiple sources of noise nearby
Nightlife4.0
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $34,774
- Median Household Income
- $70,527
Housing Type
- 90.4% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 2.8% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 1.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 90.4%
- Semi detached
- 2.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 2.8%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 1.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 48.7%
- 0 to 4
- 5.3%
- 5 to 9
- 3.1%
- 10 to 14
- 6.0%
- 15 to 19
- 6.6%
- 20 to 24
- 5.2%
- 25 to 29
- 2.8%
- 30 to 34
- 4.4%
- 35 to 39
- 5.9%
- 40 to 44
- 6.2%
- 45 to 49
- 4.0%
- 50 to 54
- 6.6%
- 55 to 59
- 9.0%
- 60 to 64
- 8.6%
- 65 to 69
- 6.3%
- 70 to 74
- 7.0%
- 75 to 79
- 5.3%
- 80 to 84
- 3.0%
- 85 and over
- 4.7%
Education Level
- 3.9% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 40.7% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 14.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.9% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.8% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.9%
- High School
- 40.7%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12.7%
- Master's degree
- 4.9%
- Professional degree
- 2.1%
- PhD
- 0.8%
Commute Mode
- 2.9% FOOT
- 0.5% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 90.3% DRIVE
- 0.8% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.9%
- Bike
- 0.5%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 90.3%
- Other
- 0.8%
- None
- 5.6%
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