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Moving to Oakwood Hills, IL
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About Oakwood Hills
Oakwood Hills (~2,000 residents) is a small village on the Fox River near McHenry, primarily a residential river community of modest homes, many with river access. Quiet with no commercial core; residents use McHenry and Cary for shopping, dining, and services.
Home prices in Oakwood Hills
Home prices in Oakwood Hills vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Oakwood Hills
- Fox River waterfront
- Nearby McHenry shopping and dining (~10 minutes).
- Nearby Cary downtown and Metra (~10–15 minutes).
Commuting from Oakwood Hills
- No Metra station; nearest is Cary (UP-NW) or Fox Lake (MD-N) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Oakwood Hills FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakwood Hills, IL?
Home prices in Oakwood Hills vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Oakwood Hills, IL?
No Metra station; nearest is Cary (UP-NW) or Fox Lake (MD-N) (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
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Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.