Cook County, Illinois
Westchester Real Estate and Local Guide
Westchester is a western Chicago suburb planned in the 1920s as an English-style town, which is why its name and many street names are of English origin. It is a quiet, largely built-out residential village in Cook County. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Westchester best.
About the area
Living in Westchester, IL
Wolf Road Prairie is considered the largest and highest-quality black-soil prairie remnant of its kind east of the Mississippi River.
The housing market
Homes in Westchester
- About 91% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable, established suburban community.
- Roughly 83% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $297,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Westchester home
Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve
An 82-acre Illinois Nature Preserve protecting one of the region's finest tallgrass black-soil prairie remnants
Westbrook Corporate Center
Five 10-story office towers at Wolf Road and Cermak Road built in 1986
Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve
Savanna, wetland and prairie landscapes home to more than 360 native plant species
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.