Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Deerfield, IL
$689,000Median listing price
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About Deerfield
Deerfield (~19,000 residents, mostly in Lake County with a Cook County portion) is a suburb with a genuine walkable downtown along Deerfield Road — boutiques, restaurants and the Deerfield Square and Deerbrook shopping centers nearby. Housing ranges from mid-century ranch and split-level neighborhoods to newer luxury subdivisions and townhomes.
Home prices in Deerfield
The median listing price in Deerfield is $689,000.
Top places in Deerfield
- Downtown Deerfield
- Deerfield Square
- Deerbrook Shopping Center
- Jewett Park
- Deerfield Park District's Sachs Recreation Center.
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- Des Plaines River Trail access
Commuting from Deerfield
- Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; two in-town stations: Deerfield (downtown) and Lake Cook Road, to Chicago Union Station.
- Typical weekday train to Union Station: approximately 50–60 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~25 miles via I-94).
Deerfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Deerfield, IL?
The median listing price in Deerfield is $689,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Deerfield, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District North (MD-N) Line; two in-town stations: Deerfield (downtown) and Lake Cook Road, to Chicago Union Station.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.