Lake Villa

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Lake Villa, IL

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Cozy suburban tranquility amid the lakes of northern Illinois

Suburb Commuter Metra Rail Service Safe Low Crime Upscale

Lake Villa is a small suburban village in northeastern Illinois, about sixty miles north of Chicago. The village itself is almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods built amongst the forests, lakes, and streams, with a few small cafes and taverns serving as popular hangouts for locals. Several nature preserves surround the village, providing great opportunities to spend quality time outdoors without going far from home. With Metra service to Union Station taking about ninety minutes, living in Lake Villa allows convenient access to the city while maintaining a comfortable distance.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Villa, IL is $1,264 for one bedroom, $1,555 for two bedrooms, and $1,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Villa has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,264/month
781 Sq Ft
House
$2,642/month
2,160 Sq Ft
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Transportation

27

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Schools

Oakland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

549 Students

7
out of 10

William L Thompson School

Public

Grades PK-5

478 Students

5
out of 10

Olive C Martin School

Public

Grades PK-5

542 Students

3
out of 10

Joseph J Pleviak Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

486 Students

Rating Unavailable

Pleviak Elementary School

Public

Grades K

405 Students

Rating Unavailable

Peter J Palombi School

Public

Grades 6-8

837 Students

4
out of 10

Lakes Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,317 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Grant Woods Forest Preserve
  • Sun Lake Forest Preserve
  • Hastings Lake Preserve
  • McDonald Woods Preserve
  • Bonner Heritage Farm

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International

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