Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Lakewood, IL
$755,000Median listing price
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About Lakewood
Lakewood (~4,000 residents) is a village of large-lot homes, many on Crystal Lake with lake rights, plus the Crystal Woods and Turnberry golf course communities. Quiet with minimal commercial development, it has a country-club feel.
Home prices in Lakewood
The median listing price in Lakewood is $755,000.
Top places in Lakewood
- Crystal Lake waterfront
- Turnberry and Crystal Woods golf communities.
- Wooded estate streets.
- Nearby downtown Crystal Lake (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Lakewood
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Lakewood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lakewood, IL?
The median listing price in Lakewood is $755,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lakewood, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Crystal Lake on the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) Line (~10 minutes by car, approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.