Abbott Park

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Abbott Park, IL

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A commuter-friendly suburb on the shores of Lake Michigan

Lake Laidback Location Convenient Affordable

Nestled just south of Waukegan is the cozy community of Abbott Park. Abbott Park is nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan, offering lakeside views and ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. There are plenty of wide-open spaces and nearby golf courses for residents to enjoy. Renters in Abbott Park can enjoy the bustling downtown district of Waukegan, a regional hub for shopping, dining, and community activities. Bisected by State Route 131 and within easy access to US Route 41 and Interstate 94, this lakeside neighborhood is very commuter friendly.

Less than an hour’s drive south of Abbott Park will land you in Downtown Chicago. Here you’ll find popular metropolitan attractions like the Navy Pier, the Field Museum, and Millennium Park. Abbott Park is mainly residential and offers renters plenty of affordable apartment complexes and quaint single-family homes to choose from.

Transportation

7

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

3

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Greenbelt Cultural Center
  • Oriole Grove Forest Preserve (Jensen Woods)
  • Skokie River Nature Preserve
  • Lake Carina Forest Preserve
  • Middlefork Savanna Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.