About Schaumburg, Streamwood, Bartlett, and Roselle Illinois

I sell homes in Schaumburg, as well as the surrounding Northwest suburbs of Chicago which include Roselle, Elk Grove, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Streamwood and Bartlett, to name a few. These suburbs are approximately 20 minutes to 45 minutes west of O'Hare Airport. The Metra train line runs through all these towns. This is great for someone not wanting to drive to downtown Chicago, which is about 30-45 minutes away. Our weather is a little bit of everything, which is to be expected in Chicago; it definitely is not boring. The spring, summer and fall can be very nice and our winters have been fairly mild recently, based on past winters. If you do contact us and are interested in a town outside our area, we will refer you to an excellent agent in your desired area. 

The Village of Schaumburg, located just 26 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, is a city that has everything from Woodfield Mall (once the largest enclosed mall in America) to almost every restaurant imaginable. It is one of the metropolitan area's nicest suburban communities. The village is surrounded by the Township of Schaumburg and is close to Interstate 290, making it an excellent location for families, commuters and businesses as well. Since its incorporation in 1956, Schaumburg has experienced tremendous commercial and residential growth. The village offers comfortable living, abundant recreational opportunities, excellent schools and a thriving business community to approximately 80,000 residents. A great source for Schaumburg schools test results and other school accountability information is Interactive Illinois Report Card. 

The Schaumburg Flyers stadium was a welcome addition to the area and is a great way to spend a spring or summer evening watching a ballgame. The village hosts many wonderful community events annually, providing the opportunity for residents to enjoy each other's company and their town. The Village of Schaumburg is designated a "Bicycle Friendly Community" by a national cycling organization and offers a diverse real estate market with a wide variety of single-family homes, as well as affordable townhomes and condominiums. 

Townhomes and condominiums can be found in areas such as Lakewood, Lexington Green, Briar Pointe and Towne Place West. Prices range from just under $100,000 to the high $200,000s. Single family detached homes are found in neighborhoods such as Weathersfield Lakes, Nantucket Cove, and Lexington Village. Some homes are on large treed lots with prices starting in the mid-$200,000s and can exceed $450,000.
 

Founded in 1957, the Village of Streamwood is located in the hub of the high growth corridor of the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and is conveniently located just minutes from O'Hare Airport. 

Geared for additional growth, Streamwood's population has grown to nearly 36,500 in its short history, attracting both residential and commercial development. The average home price being $154,000 and median age of 30 years, it is an ideal community for first time home buyers. 

The Village of Streamwood has numerous elementary schools, two middle and one high school. Most students are served by District U-46, the second largest school district in Illinois. Areas of the community east of Barrington Road are served by Elementary School District 54 and High School District 211. A terrific source for test results and other school accountability for Streamwood schools, check outInteractive Illinois Report Card. 

The parks of Streamwood offer a variety of activities.TheStreamwood Park District maintains over 225 acres of land at 34 different locations, including Hoosier Grove Barn and Park. This 20 acre park is the site of many community events and houses a 1888 barn original reminding visitors of life when the Village was a farming community. 

Predominantly a residential community of wonderful subdivisions, Streamwood enjoys a thriving business community supporting over 600 businesses and is an active participant of the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce. 

Streamwood Demographics

	Streamwood, IL	National Average
Population	35870	11571
Median Age	32.4 years	37.41 years
Median Household Income	$64,437	$39,727
Percentage of Single Households	36.3%	44.72%
Percentage of Married Households	63.7%	55.27%
Percentage Families (households with children)	77.5%	69.28%
Average Household Size	3.00 people	2.57 people
Percentage College or Better	32.5%	25.99%
Percentage White Collar	64.6%	47.07%
Cost of Living Index	120.0	102.76
Average Yearly Utility Cost	4337	3250.50
Average Household Total Consumer Expenditures	$58,581 per year	$41,554 per year
Average Household Education Expenditures	$958 per year	$729 per year
Average Household Entertainment Expenditures	$3,067 per year	$2,183 per year
Average Household Transportation Expenditures	$11,856 per year	$8,682 per year
Average Household Retail Expenditures	$34,296 per year	$24,198 per year
Average Household Non-Retail Expenditures	$23,383 per year	$17,353 per year
Average Winter High Temperatures	35.4 degrees	41.18 degrees
Average Winter Low Temperatures	11.9 degrees	22.80 degrees
Average Summer High Temperature	85.3 degrees	86.46 degrees
Average Summer Low Temperature	65.7 degrees	62.23 degrees
Average Annual Precipitation	36.1 inches	38.69 inches
Air Quality Index	1.0	44.69
Total Crime Index	3.6	3.47
Personal Crime Index	4.0	3.40
Culture Index	181.0	93.57

The Village of Bartlett was incorporated in 1891 and has grown from a mere 360 in 1900 to over 36,000 in 2000 covering an area of 14.6 square miles and lies in three counties, Cook, Du Page, and Kane. 

Yet Bartlett retains a warm small town atmosphere with friendly people. It is a youthful community where over 30% of the population is under the age of 30. The Village has over 100 miles of streets lined with well maintained homes and locally owned and operated stores and businesses. 

Bartlett students attend classes in six elementary schools, three middle schools and 2 High Schools including the new Bartlett High School. The Village is served by School District U-46, a school system that strives for excellence in every facet of education. For school comparisons, test results and other school accountability for Bartlett schools, visit Interactive Illinois Report Card. 

The Bartlett Park District offers over 1200 programs and events for residents of all ages, maintaining 34 parks over 388 acres and 15 miles of walking and bike paths. Visit the huge 120.5 acre Apple Orchard Community Park which includes an aquatic center and golf course. 

The Village of Bartlett is conveniently located approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and O'Hare Airport is a 30-45 minute drive. Metra trains offer a full schedule of service to the Village for easy commuting. 

ROSELLE

The Village of Roselle has the feel of a small town yet offers the conveniences of a larger metropolitan area. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Roselle is home to 23,115 people. Roselle is approximately 25 miles from downtown Chicago, 25 minutes from O'Hare International Airport and within 10 minutes of two major shopping malls, Woodfield Mall and Stratford Square Mall. 

As of February 8, 2008, in Roselle there are 123 attached properties for sale from $114,900 - $472,900, with an average time on the market of 128 days. There are 117 detached properties ranging from $199,900 - $1,459,000 with an average time on the market of 182 days. 

Roselle offers a nice mixture of types of housing, wonderful parks and schools, as well as three main commercially zoned areas. In 2005, a new downtown development opened with plans for several more phases. For commuters, a Metra station on Irving Park Road provides daily service. 

Since 1979, Roselle is the home of Lynfred Winery. It is the oldest and largest, continuously-operating bonded winery in the state and currently located on Roselle Road just south of Irving Park Road offering tours, wine tasting and gifts.
 

Statistical Overview For Roselle

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If you are thinking of buying or selling your home, Susan Camiliere, the Real Estate specialist with 27 years experience in Schaumburg, Streamwood, Roselle, Bartlett and Northwest suburbs of Chicago, can provide you with any available real estate information or assistance with your buying and/or selling process.  

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