Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Crestwood, IL
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About Crestwood
Crestwood (~11,000) is a southwest suburb on the Cal-Sag Channel, known for the former Crestwood Plaza mall site, the "Honest John" missile displayed in the village, and affordable postwar housing. It's a practical, car-oriented town — the channel, Cicero Avenue retail, and proximity to Midway define daily life.
Home prices in Crestwood
Home prices in Crestwood vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Crestwood
- The Cal-Sag Channel
- The "Honest John" missile display
- Cicero Avenue retail corridor.
- Crestwood Park District parks and ballfields.
- Former Crestwood Plaza site
- Nearby Midlothian Meadows forest preserve.
Commuting from Crestwood
- No Metra station in town.
- Nearest Metra: Midlothian (Rock Island District) or Oak Lawn (SouthWest Service) — approximate.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; via I-294/Cicero, traffic-dependent).
Crestwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crestwood, IL?
Home prices in Crestwood vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Crestwood, IL?
No Metra station in town.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.