Characterized by tree-lined streets and wide open spaces, Clarendon Hills is only 19 miles from the Chicago Loop and spans a modest 1.7 square miles with a population of over 8,000 residents. Clarendon Hills real estate is indicative of its diverse culture and offers a wide variety of housing options as well as business opportunities. Clarendon Hills encourages businesses to grow, especially in its business districts along Ogden Avenue, Prospect Avenue, and 55th Street. Clarendon Hills Real Estate is also active with homes varying in architectural style from modern to stately, although the majority are Cape Cods, split-levels, or ranches. Clarendon Hills Homes (single-family) range in price from approximately $300,000 to well over $1.5 million; while Clarendon Hills Condominiums and Clarendon Hills Townhouses range from as low as $125,000 to just over $500,000. Of the 2836-plus households, the median Clarendon Hills home value is approximately $307,500.

Clarendon Hills offers its own activities and amenities as well. With seven parks that cover 40 acres; a quaint downtown offering a variety of retailers; shopping, dining, grocers, banks, salons, and even a pharmacy; and annual events such as Daisy Days and Dancin’ in the Streets, Clarendon Hills has something for everyone! Prospect Park, which is the largest in the village, boasts tennis courts, basketball courts, a sledding hill, fishing, playground facilities, volleyball, in-line skating, picnic areas, and a community center. Another main attraction is the Lions Park Pool offering a zero-depth pool, a toddler pool, competitive lanes, a water slide, volleyball, concessions, and a picnic area. Clarendon Hills Park District is also a proud member of SEASPAR which provides recreational opportunities for the handicapped or disabled. With all of these activities and its inviting atmosphere, Clarendon Hills certainly has the flavor of home!

Surrounded by Route 83, Interstate 88, Interstate 55, and Interstate 294, Clarendon Hills is centrally located with a mere 15 minute drive to either of the areas major airports – Midway and O’Hare. And, with both Metra rail and RTA bus services, Clarendon Hills has easy access to all of its nearby communities as well as Chicago itself.

The Clarendon Hills Park District's Rainbow Club for adults ages 50 and better journeys to the Indiana Amish Country on Tuesday, May 19.  This all day journey offers stops at flea markets, the Trading Place Antique Gallery and also includes a traditional dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus. A shopper's paradise awaits!  Watch in wonder as the local Amish travel into town in their horse-drawn carriages.

A deluxe motor coach will depart from the Clarendon HIlls Park District Community Center, 315 Chicago Avenue, at 6:45 a.m. and will return to the western suburbs by 9:00 p.m..  Cost of this trip is $55 per person, with registration due at the  Community Center on or before May 1. 

Event Date(s): 05/19/2009 - 05/19/2009
Event Time: 6:45 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Event Location: Shipshewana - Indiana Amish Country
Additional Information: www.clarendonhillsparkdistrict.org

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Clarendon Hills Real Estate

Clarendon Hills real estate includes primarily single family homes in quiet family friendly neighborhoods. The homes of Clarendon Hills reflect the town’s heritage as well as its diversity. Various sizes and designs sprawl about the suburban landscape, displaying a wide range of architectural styles and homeowner’s tastes. Cape cods, ranches and split levels are predominant, and new housing units have been built in the recent years. Clarendon Hills is located in DuPage County, 19 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. Clarendon Hills is well connected to rest of Chicago area, several major interstates and highways are accessible from the area, including Route 83, I-88, I-55, I-290 and I-294. Both O’Hare international and Midway airport are just within 15 miles from the village. Neighboring cities of Clarendon Hills include Westmont, Hinsdale, Willowbrook and Oak Brook.

The Clarendon Hills Park District maintains seven parks on nearly 40 acres. Prospect Park, the area’s largest recreational facility, features a variety of amenities, including tennis and basketball courts, a sledding hill, a fishing pond, playground equipment, a sand volleyball court, in-line skating, a picnic area and a community center.

The Park District also oversees Lions Park Pool. This community facility features a zero-depth pool, a competitive pool, a water slide, a toddler pool, a sand play area, pool-side concession stand, sand volleyball and a picnic area.

Area Parks: Blackhawk Park Steeves Park Hosek Park Park Avenue Park Prospect Park Walker Park Lions Park Pool