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Moving to Lake Bluff, IL
$630,000Median listing price
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About Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff (~5,600 residents) is a small, picturesque North Shore village on Lake Michigan, just north of Lake Forest. Founded as a Methodist camp meeting ground, it retains a storybook village center on Scranton Avenue with shops and restaurants, plus a lakefront with Sunrise Beach and the Lake Bluff Yacht Club.
Home prices in Lake Bluff
The median listing price in Lake Bluff is $630,000.
Top places in Lake Bluff
- Village center on Scranton Avenue
- Sunrise Beach
- Lake Bluff Yacht Club
- Artesian Park
- Lake Bluff History Museum
- Ravine Park
- Crabtree Farm
Commuting from Lake Bluff
- Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Lake Bluff station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Typical weekday train to Ogilvie: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Lake Bluff FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Bluff, IL?
The median listing price in Lake Bluff is $630,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Bluff, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Lake Bluff station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.