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Zion, IL

A town of about 24,600 people in Lake County, part of the Chicago area. Resident comments and photos are about Zion; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Zion
Zion in Illinois
Illinois in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Zion's center.

8
grocery stores
17
restaurants
4
coffee shops
59
parks
40
playgrounds
1
library
2
museums
1
bookstore
1
gym
5
bars
5
pharmacies
1
hospital

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 3,908 rented homes in Zion, 96% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 37%
$1,000 to $1,499: 37%
$1,500 to $1,999: 22%
$2,000 to $2,499: 4%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

44 public school districts in this county, with about 114,854 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 · Zion
2,496 students · 14.7 students per teacher · 2 schools · grades 9 to 12
Zion Esd 6 · Zion
2,122 students · 14.3 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 8
Waukegan Cusd 60 · Waukegan
13,679 students · 14.3 students per teacher · 22 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Round Lake Cusd 116 · Round Lake
6,330 students · 12.2 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 · Lake Zurich
5,626 students · 13.7 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$357,265
What a typical home sells for across the Chicago area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
31 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,643 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IL. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$108,917
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.68% of home value a year
About $2,680 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.95%
IL's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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