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Moving to Dyer, IL
$414,500Median listing price
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About Dyer
Dyer is a fast-growing suburb on the Illinois state line known for newer subdivisions, manicured neighborhoods. Housing is predominantly single-family subdivisions and newer construction, with some of the highest home values in Lake County.
Home prices in Dyer
The median listing price in Dyer is $414,500.
Top places in Dyer
- Munster/Dyer South Shore station
- Pheasant Hills Park
- Northgate Park.
- Sheffield Avenue corridor
- Nearby Oak Ridge Prairie County Park (Griffith)
Commuting from Dyer
- South Shore Line — Monon Corridor: Munster/Dyer station (at Main Street in Dyer) opened March 31, 2026 (per NICTD/Wikipedia, read September 2026). Peak trains run directly to Chicago Millennium Station; off-peak runs as a shuttle to Hammond Gateway with a transfer. Travel time approximately 60–75 minutes (approximate; not verified against the current Monon timetable).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~45–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Dyer FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dyer, IL?
The median listing price in Dyer is $414,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Dyer, IL?
South Shore Line — Monon Corridor: Munster/Dyer station (at Main Street in Dyer) opened March 31, 2026 (per NICTD/Wikipedia, read September 2026). Peak trains run directly to Chicago Millennium Station; off-peak runs as a shuttle to Hammond Gateway with a transfer. Travel time approximately 60–75 minutes (approximate; not verified against the current Monon timetable).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.