Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Inverness, IL
$1,250,000Median listing price
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About Inverness
A northwest suburb of about 7,616 (2020 census), Inverness is an estate-style village of large wooded lots, winding roads, and luxury custom homes. The vibe is private and upscale-rural — no commercial strip to speak of, with residents oriented to nearby Palatine and Barrington for shopping, dining, and the train.
Home prices in Inverness
The median listing price in Inverness is $1,250,000.
Top places in Inverness
- Village's wooded estate neighborhoods
- Deer Grove Forest Preserve (nearby Palatine)
- Downtown Barrington (nearby)
- Downtown Palatine (nearby)
- Inverness-area equestrian properties
- Local village parks
- Nearby golf and country clubs
- Winding wooded lanes in fall
Commuting from Inverness
- No in-town rail. Nearest: Metra Union Pacific Northwest (Palatine or Barrington). Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~32 miles via I-90).
Inverness FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Inverness, IL?
The median listing price in Inverness is $1,250,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Inverness, IL?
No in-town rail. Nearest: Metra Union Pacific Northwest (Palatine or Barrington). Driving downtown Chicago is about 40–55 minutes (approximate, ~32 miles via I-90).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.