Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Hampshire, IL
$495,000Median listing price
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About Hampshire
A village of about 7,700 in northern Kane County, Hampshire blends a historic State Street downtown with fast-growing 2000s subdivisions on its edges. Hampshire High School (CUSD 300) anchors the community.
Home prices in Hampshire
The median listing price in Hampshire is $495,000.
Top places in Hampshire
- Downtown Hampshire (State Street)
- Hampshire Forest Preserve (Kane County)
- Hampshire Park District facilities
- Hampshire High School
- Veterans Memorial Park
- US-20 corridor
Commuting from Hampshire
- No Metra station; the nearest is the Union Pacific West Line in Elburn, about 15 minutes southeast. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 50 miles via I-90; allow about 65–90 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Hampshire FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hampshire, IL?
The median listing price in Hampshire is $495,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hampshire, IL?
No Metra station; the nearest is the Union Pacific West Line in Elburn, about 15 minutes southeast. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 50 miles via I-90; allow about 65–90 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.