Townhomes for Sale in Mount Greenwood, Chicago

Mount Greenwood is a primarily residential, family-oriented neighborhood on Chicago’s southwest side dominated by single-family, owner-occupied homes and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood has a notable concentration of police, firefighters and other city employees and features local retail corridors, parks and active civic and religious organizations. Crime rates are generally lower than the Chicago average, offering a suburban feel within city limits. Public education is provided by Chicago Public Schools with several nearby Catholic schools, and the area is adjacent to southwest suburban forest preserves and major arterial roads for commuting.

Mount Greenwood is primarily a single-family home neighborhood and is generally more affordable than Chicago’s downtown and North Side neighborhoods. Median home values and rents are near or slightly above the citywide median but lower than affluent lakefront areas; exact prices vary by block and property type. Rental stock is limited compared with denser neighborhoods, so overall cost depends on whether you seek ownership or a rental.

The area has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. Average January highs are near 30°F (−1°C) and lows around 17°F (−8°C), while July highs are near 84°F (29°C) and lows near 68°F (20°C). Precipitation is year-round with peak rainfall in late spring–summer, typical seasonal snowfall around 36 inches, and occasional severe thunderstorms in late spring–summer and winter storms in colder months.

Mount Greenwood is generally considered one of Chicago’s safer neighborhoods, with violent and property crime rates typically below the citywide averages. The neighborhood has strong community ties and a notable concentration of current and retired public-safety personnel, which residents cite as contributing to local vigilance. For current, block-level safety data consult Chicago Police Department crime statistics and local crime-mapping tools.