Chicago · suburban
Bellwood
Inner west suburb with bungalow character and significantly lower prices than neighboring Elmhurst or Hillside. Blue Island–Bellwood rail line connects to the Loop. Undervalued by buyers who dismiss it before visiting; solid community with long-term homeowners.
affordablecommunitysuburbanvalue
6/10
Schools
48 min
To Chicago
$240K
Median home
$5K
Annual tax
62
Walk score
18,611
Population
36.5
Median age
$72K
Median income
What stands out
- ·Union Pacific West Metra
- ·Bellwood Park District
- ·I-290 access
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