Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Alsip, IL
About Alsip
Alsip is a southwest Cook County village of about 19,000 with a split personality: a large industrial and logistics corridor along Cicero Avenue and 127th Street, and quiet residential blocks of mid-century ranch and split-level homes. The village is known regionally for its cemeteries — Holy Sepulchre and historic Burr Oak Cemetery — and for affordable housing close to Midway Airport and major expressways.
Home prices in Alsip
Home prices in Alsip vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Alsip
- Burr Oak Cemetery
- Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Heritage Park
- Alsip Park District facilities
- Cicero Avenue commercial corridor
- Moraine Valley Community College (nearby in Palos Hills)
Commuting from Alsip
- Nearest Metra: Oak Lawn (SouthWest Service) to the north or Palos Park / 103rd Street (Rock Island District) to the west/south — approximate.
- Pace bus routes serve Cicero Avenue and 127th Street corridors.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; via I-294/I-55, traffic-dependent).
Schools in Alsip
Public schools: Hazel Crest School District 152.5. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alsip FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alsip, IL?
Home prices in Alsip vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Alsip, IL?
Nearest Metra: Oak Lawn (SouthWest Service) to the north or Palos Park / 103rd Street (Rock Island District) to the west/south — approximate. - Which school district serves Alsip, IL?
Alsip is served by Hazel Crest School District 152.5. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.