I feel like it's already lost it's sleeper vibe tbh and if I was you I would buy sooner than later if you're trying to find a place to raise a family. The neighborhood itself is pretty chill and a few of my CPS classmates decided to buy here to raise their families rather than move to the burbs and they seem pretty content.
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Originally Posted by GarfieldMcTavish
Just discovered this site and was sifting through some of the takes on census numbers/growth in past posts. Great insights.
One eye-popping/interesting thing from my perspective in the census was the Asian population growth along Archer, especially in McKinley Park. I expected that trend to continue but did not realize the extent. The amount of Asians moving in there is drastic, then considering the decrease in Hispanic population over the last decade is similar in % to Avondale, you really have to wonder what this neighborhood will begin to look like in ten years. The conversion of the Pershing CMD buildings and ongoing construction of condos on Archer near Ashland moving forward, I would think the area may lose it's "sleeper" vibe over the next decade or so. Bridgeport spillover already occurring for years but seems to be speeding up? One thing the area desperately needs if it is going to turn into a more walkable urban neighborhood is density.
Maybe the conversion of some of the CMD buildings accomplishes this to some extent but more residential units are needed for any kind of walkable neighborhood feel, I would think. The area has never significantly declined as other similar areas in the city have. The difference between McKinley Park to an area like Little Village is pretty stark as McKinley never developed the extent of gang problems Little Village has over the years. The park itself is a wonderful amenity and the 35th/Archer Orange station is positioned perfectly for TOD in the coming years. The housing stock is not as good as say Logan Square but is pretty similar to an area like Avondale although less dense. Plenty of land for development on Archer and Ashland near EL lines.
Anyways, I'm pondering buying there in the coming years as I think it could be a nice affordable neighborhood to have a family in the coming decade.
Anyone have any insight on the area? I know this is speculation but from census numbers it seems change is already occurring and I would love to hear others' perspectives.
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