 Lots of useful Park
Ridge information is listed below.
'Useful Real Estate
Links' we have compiled for you.Community:
Park Ridge Illinois is a pleasant, family-oriented community 14 miles from downtown
Chicago. Much of life revolves around the schools and their activities. Couples with
school-age children are the most attracted to this suburb, causing increased enrollment in
the elementary schools. To accommodate the new young residents, additions have been made
to all the existing grade schools.
Housing:
A majority of the homes were built in the 1950's, although the popular Georgians and
Tudors were built before World War II. Other styles include Victorians, Cape Cods, Dutch
Colonials and ranches. Though prices can exceed $1 million, in 1996 the high and low sale
prices were $832,000 and $71,500. The average 1996 sale price was $275,671. Attached
housing prices vary, but averaged $155,129 in 1996.
Schools:
Most students in Park Ridge attend district 64 schools, while a small area on the north
side of town is served by district 63. Students in third, sixth and eighth grades scored
well above average on the math and reading portions of the IGAP exam.
Most teenagers attend Maine South High School in district 207, while others go to Maine
East High School. The 1996 average ACT composite score was 21.5 at Maine East, and 23.4 at
Maine South.
Transportation:
The Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) have interchanges in the
community, a Union Pacific rail line runs through town, and a CTA stop is located on the
south end of town. Drive time to the Loop and Midway Airport is 30 minutes. It takes only
five minutes to get to O'Hare Airport. CTA trains stop at Cumberland Avenue and reach the
Loop in 40 Minutes. Commuters can reach the Loop in 20 to 25 minutes from the town's two
Metra stations. Bus service is also available.
General Park Ridge Information:
| Population
of Park Ridge |
36,175 |
| Average home value |
$275,671 |
| Average income (est.) |
$78,375 |
| Average tax bill |
$3,662 |
| Median age |
41 |
| Average apartment rent |
$670 |
| City Hall phone number |
847-318-5200 |
Useful Links:
City of Park Ridge -
Including information about city council, staff, ordinances, minutes, services, hours, new
residents services, and more.
Park Ridge Community Network
The Economic Development Corporation of Park Ridge
Park Ridge Public Library - Includes
information about services, programs, calendar, board of trustees, policies, best seller
lists, and bibliographies.
Community Consolidated School District 64
- Including school calendar and home pages for all Park Ridge elementary public schools.
Maine Township High School District #207 -
Includes curriculum information, staff, board members, sports events, students
organizations, and more.
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