Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Northlake, IL
$202,500Median listing price
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About Northlake
Northlake (~12,000 residents) is a western suburb near O'Hare with a significant industrial and commercial base. Housing is modest — postwar ranch and bungalow homes plus apartment pockets — and notably affordable for the area.
Home prices in Northlake
The median listing price in Northlake is $202,500.
Top places in Northlake
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Northlake Park District
- Northlake Days
- Lake Street (US-20) commercial corridor
- Addison Creek greenway access.
Commuting from Northlake
- Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W); Northlake station in town to Chicago Union Station.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~25–35 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~18 miles).
Northlake FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Northlake, IL?
The median listing price in Northlake is $202,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Northlake, IL?
Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W); Northlake station in town to Chicago Union Station.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.