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Hazel Crest

South Cook County village with a strong African-American community and Metra Electric access. Thornwood High School. Very affordable entry into the Cook County market. Good I-294 and Route 1 access for regional commuters. A quiet residential suburb with improving school outcomes.

affordablecommunity

7/10

Schools

81 min

To Chicago

$170K

Median home

$5K

Annual tax

Walk score

13,737

Population

Median age

$57K

Median income

What stands out

·Metra Electric Line
·I-294 access
·Thornwood High School area
·Very affordable Cook County

Nearby towns

East Hazel Crest →Flossmoor →Homewood →Country Club Hills →Calumet Park →Posen →

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