Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Shorewood, IL
$475,000Median listing price
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About Shorewood
A Will County village (about 18,500 residents in 2020) just north of Joliet along the DuPage River. Housing is mostly 1980s–2010s subdivisions with a small older core near Route 59; it reads as an affordable suburb with river and forest-preserve access.
Home prices in Shorewood
The median listing price in Shorewood is $475,000.
Top places in Shorewood
- Hammel Woods Forest Preserve
- DuPage River
- Shorewood Towne Center (Route 59)
- Four Seasons Park area
- Shorewood Village Hall
- River's Edge trails
Commuting from Shorewood
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center (Heritage Corridor and Rock Island District), roughly 10–15 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 50 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1¼ hours depending on traffic.
Shorewood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shorewood, IL?
The median listing price in Shorewood is $475,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Shorewood, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are at Joliet Transportation Center (Heritage Corridor and Rock Island District), roughly 10–15 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 50 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1¼ hours depending on traffic.
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Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.