Clearing · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Clearing.
- Active listings
- 6
- Median list
- $400K
- Avg time on market
- 89 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
Active listings
6 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Clearing.
Clearing is community area 64 on Chicago's Southwest Side, a compact neighborhood of about 2.56 square miles bounded by Harlem Avenue on the west, the railroad tracks just east of Cicero Avenue, 59th Street to the north, and 65th Street to the south. The southern half of Chicago Midway International Airport sits inside its borders, while the rest of the airfield falls in neighboring Garfield Ridge. Home to roughly 24,473 residents as of the 2020 Census, Clearing is a settled, family-oriented place built mostly of sturdy brick single-family homes, bungalows, two-flats, and the historic Chrysler Village rowhouses, the latter constructed in 1943 to house wartime defense-plant workers. The neighborhood takes its name from the rail and farm history of the area, where goods were once cleared through the local railroad yards, and the Clearing Industrial District founded in 1909 remains one of the country's earliest planned industrial parks. With a 2020 median household income around 58,168 dollars and a recent median sale price near 283,000 dollars, Clearing suits first-time buyers and families who want a quiet, owner-occupied bungalow neighborhood with quick access to the CTA Orange Line, Midway, and the Loop, all at a price point well below the city's pricier North Side.
At a glance
About 24,473 residents
Clearing packs roughly 24,473 people into 2.56 square miles, a density near 9,560 per square mile, giving it a settled, residential feel.
Brick bungalows and rowhouses
The housing stock is dominated by sturdy brick single-family homes, two-flats, and the World War II-era Chrysler Village duplexes and townhomes built in 1943.
Walk Score of 62
Clearing scores 62 on Walk Score, with errands and dining clustered along the 63rd Street corridor.
Next to Midway Airport
The southern portion of Chicago Midway International Airport lies within Clearing, putting one of the city's two major airports, roughly 12 miles from the Loop, at the neighborhood's doorstep.
Median sale price near 283K
Homes in Clearing sold for a median of about 283,000 dollars as of May 2025, up 5.3 percent year over year, among the more affordable owner-occupied corners of the city.
Hale Park green space
Nathan Hale Park covers about 16.88 acres at 6258 West 62nd Street with an outdoor pool, splash park, ball fields, gym, and fieldhouse programming.
Orange Line to downtown
The CTA Orange Line runs from its Midway terminus around the Loop, connecting Clearing-area commuters straight to downtown.
Diverse, heritage-rich blocks
Clearing's population was about 56.9 percent Hispanic and 39.0 percent White in 2020, and its 63rd Street strip mixes Polish, Mexican, and Irish businesses and bakeries.
What it’s actually like to live here
Daily life in Clearing revolves around quiet residential blocks, neighborhood parks, and a practical commercial spine along 63rd Street. The neighborhood is genuinely diverse, with a population that was roughly 56.9 percent Hispanic and 39.0 percent White as of the 2020 Census, and that mix shows up on 63rd Street, where longtime Polish and English signage sits alongside newer Spanish-language bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants. Green space anchors the community, with Hale Park offering an outdoor swimming pool, splash park, ball fields, and year-round fieldhouse programming, while Lawler Park added an artificial-turf football and soccer field in 2021.
Clearing is built for commuters who want city access without city prices. The southern half of Midway International Airport sits within the neighborhood, roughly 12 miles from the Loop, and the CTA Orange Line runs all-day service from its Midway terminus into and around downtown. The trade-off of living this close to an airport is aircraft noise, but in exchange buyers get fast access to flights, transit, and expressways. With a 2020 median household income near 58,168 dollars and a typical home price around 283,000 dollars, the neighborhood draws first-time buyers, working families, and longtime residents who value brick-and-mortar housing, parish life, and a stable, owner-occupied feel.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Clearing community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Around town
What there is to do in Clearing.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Hale (Nathan) Park
A nearly 17-acre neighborhood park at 6258 West 62nd Street with an outdoor pool, splash park, ball fields, gym, and a fieldhouse running after-school and summer day-camp programs.
- Parks
Lawler (Michael) Park
A Clearing community park at 5210 West 64th Street with baseball diamonds, a playground, basketball courts, and an artificial-turf football and soccer field.
- Recreation
Wentworth (John) Park
A roughly 15.8-acre park at 5701 South Narragansett Avenue with a gym, indoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, and a spray pool.
- Food & Drink
Weber's Bakery
One of Chicago's oldest retail bakeries, open since 1930 at 7055 West Archer Avenue, known for chocolate-cake donuts, kolacky, and custom cakes.
- Food & Drink
Los Mangos Mexican Ice Cream
A 63rd Street favorite serving a wide range of Mexican ice cream flavors, reflecting the neighborhood's Mexican heritage.
- Culture
Midway International Airport
The city's Southwest Side airport, with its southern half inside Clearing, is both the neighborhood's defining landmark and a gateway connecting residents to destinations nationwide.
How Clearing got here
A bit of history.
Clearing's roots run back to the railroad era, and the neighborhood takes its name from the fact that farm goods from the area were cleared, or delivered, through the local railroad yards. An anomalous subdivision that local historians nicknamed the Lost Village appears on maps as early as 1870 between present-day Nashville and Narragansett and 59th and 63rd streets. Clearing was first incorporated as a town in 1912 within the Township of Stickney, then absorbed into the City of Chicago in 1915 as its growing population needed city services. The Clearing Industrial District, founded in 1909, is recognized as one of the nation's first planned industrial parks, and the railroad yards that gave the neighborhood its name still define its eastern edge today.
The neighborhood's modern residential character was shaped in the mid-twentieth century. Chrysler Village, on Clearing's eastern edge between Midway Airport and the Clearing Industrial District, was built in 1943 with sturdy brick single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses to house Chrysler Defense Plant workers who built B-29 bomber engines during World War II. Public green space followed the postwar building boom, as the Chicago Park District acquired the land for Hale Park starting in 1947 and named it in 1953 for American patriot Nathan Hale, while nearby Lawler Park was transferred to the Park District in 1957.
The questions buyers actually ask
Clearing FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Clearing. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What kinds of homes can I buy in Clearing?
- Clearing is a classic Chicago bungalow-belt neighborhood, so the housing stock is dominated by sturdy brick single-family homes, bungalows, and two-flats. The Chrysler Village section on the eastern edge adds 1943-era brick duplexes and townhouses originally built for wartime defense workers. It is overwhelmingly an owner-occupied, residential area rather than a high-rise condo market. Most buyers here are looking for detached or attached brick homes with yards.
- How much do homes cost in Clearing?
- As of May 2025, the median sale price in Clearing was about 283,000 dollars, up 5.3 percent from a year earlier. That makes it one of the more affordable owner-occupied neighborhoods in the city, well below pricier North Side areas. Homes were selling after roughly 50 days on market, and the market was rated somewhat competitive. The neighborhood's 2020 median household income was around 58,168 dollars.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago?
- Clearing is very transit-friendly for downtown commuters. The CTA Orange Line runs all-day service from its Midway terminus around the downtown Loop. Midway Airport itself sits roughly 12 miles from the Loop business district. Between the Orange Line and nearby expressways, residents can reach downtown or the airport quickly without relying on a car for every trip.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- Clearing is served by Chicago Public Schools, including Nathan Hale Elementary School at 6140 South Melvina Avenue, which serves grades PK through 8. Hale offers art, music, physical education, Spanish world language, and classes for English language learners, and recently added a linked annex to expand classroom capacity. Families should use the official CPS School Locator to confirm current attendance boundaries for any specific address, since CPS boundaries can change.
- Is Clearing a good neighborhood for families?
- Yes, Clearing has a stable, family-oriented character built around brick homes, parish life, and neighborhood parks. Hale Park and Lawler Park both offer pools or splash areas, ball fields, playgrounds, and Park District after-school and summer day-camp programs. The neighborhood is diverse, with a population that was roughly 56.9 percent Hispanic and 39.0 percent White in 2020. Its quiet residential blocks and owner-occupied housing make it a practical choice for working families.
- What about Midway Airport noise and proximity?
- The southern portion of Chicago Midway International Airport is physically located within the Clearing community area, with the rest in neighboring Garfield Ridge. The clear upside is strong access to flights and to the CTA Orange Line, which terminates at Midway. The trade-off is aircraft noise, which is most noticeable on blocks closest to the airfield. Buyers should tour prospective homes at different times of day to gauge the noise level on a given block.
Your local agent
Joe knows Clearing
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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