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Moving to New Lenox, IL
$510,000Median listing price
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About New Lenox
A Will County village (about 27,200 residents in 2020) that has grown rapidly with subdivisions since the 1990s. Housing is predominantly newer single-family homes, many in planned developments with lakes and trails; the small historic core sits around US-30 and Cedar Road.
Home prices in New Lenox
The median listing price in New Lenox is $510,000.
Top places in New Lenox
- New Lenox Commons (village center)
- Sanctuary Golf Course
- Hickory Creek Preserve
- New Lenox Public Library
- New Lenox Village Hall
- New Lenox Metra station
- Old Plank Road Trail
Commuting from New Lenox
- Rock Island District Metra service at New Lenox station and Laraway Road station, with daily service to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station (roughly 60–75 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 32 miles via I-355/I-80; allow roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
New Lenox FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Lenox, IL?
The median listing price in New Lenox is $510,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from New Lenox, IL?
Rock Island District Metra service at New Lenox station and Laraway Road station, with daily service to Chicago's LaSalle Street Station (roughly 60–75 minutes). Driving to downtown Chicago is about 32 miles via I-355/I-80; allow roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.