Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Kirkland, IL
$287,000Median listing price
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About Kirkland
A small DeKalb County village (about 1,650 residents in 2020) with a small-town Main Street. Housing is older village homes at affordable prices ($287,000 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Kirkland
The median listing price in Kirkland is $287,000.
Top places in Kirkland
- Downtown Kirkland (Main Street)
- Kirkland Village Hall
- Franklin Township park
- Surrounding farmland
Commuting from Kirkland
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 70 miles via I-88/I-90; allow roughly 1 hour 25 minutes depending on traffic.
Kirkland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kirkland, IL?
The median listing price in Kirkland is $287,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kirkland, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 30 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 70 miles via I-88/I-90; allow roughly 1 hour 25 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.