Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Schaumburg, IL
$448,948Median listing price
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About Schaumburg
Schaumburg (~79,000 residents) is the northwest suburbs' major employment and retail hub — home to Woodfield Mall (one of the largest malls in the U.S.), corporate campuses (Motorola Solutions, Zurich North America) and a population. Housing spans large single-family subdivisions, townhomes, and a big apartment stock, making it one of the more rental-friendly suburbs.
Home prices in Schaumburg
The median listing price in Schaumburg is $448,948.
Top places in Schaumburg
- Woodfield Mall
- Wintrust Field
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- Spring Valley Nature Center
- Prairie Center for the Arts
- IKEA Schaumburg and the Woodfield corridor.
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.
Commuting from Schaumburg
- No Metra station within the village; nearest stations are the Milwaukee District West (MD-W) in Roselle or Hanover Park, or the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) in Palatine, each about 10–15 minutes by car.
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~40–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, ~28 miles via I-90).
Schaumburg FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Schaumburg, IL?
The median listing price in Schaumburg is $448,948. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Schaumburg, IL?
No Metra station within the village; nearest stations are the Milwaukee District West (MD-W) in Roselle or Hanover Park, or the Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) in Palatine, each about 10–15 minutes by car.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.