Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Zion, IL
$296,350Median listing price
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About Zion
Zion (~24,000 residents) is an affordable lakefront city in far northeast Lake County, founded as a religious utopia in 1901 and long defined by the now-decommissioned Zion Nuclear Power Station. Housing is modest single-family homes and ranches on generous lots, among the lowest-priced lakefront-adjacent options in the Chicago metro.
Home prices in Zion
The median listing price in Zion is $296,350.
Top places in Zion
- Illinois Beach State Park (south unit)
- Shiloh Park
- Hermon Park
- Zion Park District Leisure Center
- Downtown Zion / Sheridan Road
- Hosah Park
Commuting from Zion
- Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Zion station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
- Typical weekday train to Ogilvie: approximately 75–85 minutes (approximate; varies by stopping pattern).
- Approximate drive to downtown Chicago (the Loop): ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 45+ miles).
Zion FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Zion, IL?
The median listing price in Zion is $296,350. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Zion, IL?
Metra Union Pacific North (UP-N) Line; Zion station in town to Ogilvie Transportation Center.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.