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Moving to Prairie Grove, IL
$600,000Median listing price
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About Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove (~1,900 residents) is a small village between Crystal Lake and McHenry, mixing subdivisions with rural surroundings. Primarily residential with minimal commercial development, it has a quiet suburban-rural feel.
Home prices in Prairie Grove
The median listing price in Prairie Grove is $600,000.
Top places in Prairie Grove
- Village parks and prairie areas.
- Nearby Crystal Lake downtown and Metra (~10 minutes).
- Nearby McHenry shopping (~10 minutes).
Commuting from Prairie Grove
- No Metra station; 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).
Prairie Grove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Prairie Grove, IL?
The median listing price in Prairie Grove is $600,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Prairie Grove, IL?
No Metra station; 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.