Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Crown Point, IL
$360,000Median listing price
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About Crown Point
Crown Point is the Lake County seat, nicknamed the "Hub City," with one of the region's most distinctive downtowns: a historic courthouse square anchored by the 1878 "Grand Old Lady" courthouse. Housing ranges from historic homes near the square to large newer subdivisions and higher-end development on the south side.
Home prices in Crown Point
The median listing price in Crown Point is $360,000.
Top places in Crown Point
- Old Lake County Courthouse ("Grand Old Lady") and the historic downtown square.
- Downtown Crown Point
- Bulldog Park
- Lake County Fairgrounds
- Crown Point Sportsplex.
- Franciscan Health Crown Point hospital campus.
- Lake County Public Library (Crown Point branch).
Commuting from Crown Point
- No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Hammond, Gary, or (via the new Monon Corridor) Dyer.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~60–75 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Crown Point FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crown Point, IL?
The median listing price in Crown Point is $360,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Crown Point, IL?
No commuter rail station in town; nearest South Shore Line access is in Hammond, Gary, or (via the new Monon Corridor) Dyer.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.