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Moving to Lake Villa, IL
$439,000Median listing price
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About Lake Villa
Lake Villa (~8,700 residents) is a village in the Chain O'Lakes region with a small downtown on Grand Avenue and direct access to several lakes. Housing is a mix of lakefront and lake-access homes, cottages, and subdivisions — affordable by lake-community standards.
Home prices in Lake Villa
The median listing price in Lake Villa is $439,000.
Top places in Lake Villa
- Cedar Lake and Deep Lake
- Downtown Lake Villa
- Lehmann Park
- Lake Villa District Library
- Nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Lake Villa
- Metra North Central Service (NCS); Lake Villa station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Lake Villa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Villa, IL?
The median listing price in Lake Villa is $439,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Villa, IL?
Metra North Central Service (NCS); Lake Villa station in town to Chicago Union Station. Limited weekday-only service — verify schedule.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.