Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Hammond, IL
$199,975Median listing price
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About Hammond
Hammond is Lake County's second-largest city on the Illinois border with deep industrial roots. Housing is affordable — older bungalows, two-flats, and modest single-family homes — with revitalization underway downtown along Hohman Avenue.



Home prices in Hammond
The median listing price in Hammond is $199,975.
Top places in Hammond
- Hammond Gateway station
- Wolf Lake Memorial Park and The Pavilion at Wolf Lake.
- Horseshoe Hammond Casino.
- Purdue University Northwest (Hammond campus).
- Hohman Avenue downtown corridor.
- Hammond Civic Center.
- Hessville Park and neighborhood commercial strips.
Commuting from Hammond
- South Shore Line: Hammond Gateway station (Lakeshore Corridor hub) and South Hammond station (Monon Corridor, opened March 31, 2026; per NICTD/Wikipedia, read September 2026). Typical weekday trip to Chicago Millennium Station: approximately 50–60 minutes from Hammond Gateway (per published South Shore timetables; read September 2026 — approximate, varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Hammond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hammond, IL?
The median listing price in Hammond is $199,975. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hammond, IL?
South Shore Line: Hammond Gateway station (Lakeshore Corridor hub) and South Hammond station (Monon Corridor, opened March 31, 2026; per NICTD/Wikipedia, read September 2026). Typical weekday trip to Chicago Millennium Station: approximately 50–60 minutes from Hammond Gateway (per published South Shore timetables; read September 2026 — approximate, varies by train).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.