Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Wadsworth, IL
$500,000Median listing price
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About Wadsworth
Wadsworth (~3,900 residents) is a semi-rural village in northern Lake County where subdivisions sit alongside horse properties and larger lots. Housing ranges from modest ranch homes to newer subdivisions and equestrian acreage — a quieter, more spread-out alternative to the lakefront cities nearby.
Home prices in Wadsworth
The median listing price in Wadsworth is $500,000.
Top places in Wadsworth
- Tempel Farms Lipizzans
- Wadsworth Village Park
- Des Plaines River Trail access
- Nearby Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America (~15 minutes).
Commuting from Wadsworth
- No Metra station in the village; nearest is Zion on the Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Wadsworth FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wadsworth, IL?
The median listing price in Wadsworth is $500,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Wadsworth, IL?
No Metra station in the village; nearest is Zion on the Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line (~10–15 minutes by car, approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.