Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Montgomery, IL
$474,950Median listing price
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About Montgomery
A Kendall/Kane County village (about 20,300 residents in 2020) on the Fox River between Aurora and Oswego. Housing is a mix of older river-town homes, 1970s–1990s subdivisions, and newer developments; it is generally more affordable than Oswego or Aurora.
Home prices in Montgomery
The median listing price in Montgomery is $474,950.
Top places in Montgomery
- Montgomery Park
- Fox River riverfront
- Montgomery Village Hall
- Boulder Hill (adjacent CDP)
- Orchard Road corridor
- Violet Patch Park
Commuting from Montgomery
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest BNSF Line station is at Aurora, roughly 10–20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 45 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes or more depending on traffic.
Montgomery FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montgomery, IL?
The median listing price in Montgomery is $474,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Montgomery, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest BNSF Line station is at Aurora, roughly 10–20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 45 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes or more depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.