Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Braidwood, IL
$239,000Median listing price
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About Braidwood
A Will County city (about 6,200 residents in 2020) with coal-mining roots on historic Route 66. Housing is older small-town stock plus modest newer subdivisions; prices are low ($239,000 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Braidwood
The median listing price in Braidwood is $239,000.
Top places in Braidwood
- Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve
- Route 66 / IL-53 corridor (photo subject)
- Braidwood City Hall
- Downtown Braidwood (Main Street)
- Braidwood Park District
- Coal mining heritage markers
Commuting from Braidwood
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Braidwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Braidwood, IL?
The median listing price in Braidwood is $239,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Braidwood, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center, roughly 25–30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.