Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Downers Grove, IL
$580,000Median listing price
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About Downers Grove
A village of about 50,247 (2020 census) in DuPage County, roughly 20 miles west-southwest of Chicago between I-88 and I-55, Downers Grove is one of the most established and sought-after suburbs on the BNSF corridor. Founded in 1832 and incorporated in 1873, it has a genuine historic core around Main Street with 19th-century homes (including 68 confirmed Sears kit homes), plus a full spectrum of 20th-century housing — and one of the highest teardown rates in the Chicago area, as smaller ranches give way to large new construction.
Home prices in Downers Grove
The median listing price in Downers Grove is $580,000.
Top places in Downers Grove
- Tivoli Theatre
- Downtown Downers Grove (Main Street shops and restaurants)
- Lyman Woods nature preserve
- Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
- Downers Grove Museum (Blodgett House)
- Fishel Park
- Downers Grove Farmers Market (seasonal)
- Belmont Prairie / Prairie Park
Commuting from Downers Grove
- Metra BNSF Line: three stations — Main Street (downtown), Fairview Avenue, and Belmont Road. Trains reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 30–45 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 25–40 minutes (approximate, ~20 miles via I-88/I-290).
Downers Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Downers Grove, IL?
The median listing price in Downers Grove is $580,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Downers Grove, IL?
Metra BNSF Line: three stations — Main Street (downtown), Fairview Avenue, and Belmont Road. Trains reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 30–45 minutes (approximate). Driving downtown Chicago is about 25–40 minutes (approximate, ~20 miles via I-88/I-290).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.