A Full Driving Tour of Chicago's Most Underrated Suburb (New Lenox)

In this driving tour of New Lenox, Illinois, we explore why this fast-growing southwest suburb is becoming a top choice for families seeking larger homes, strong schools, modern amenities, and unbeatable value compared to Chicago’s north and west suburbs.

If you prefer reading, here are the cliff notes ⬇️

• Village Commons & Community Life: New Lenox’s modern Village Commons serves as the town’s social hub, featuring summer concerts, community events, outdoor movies, and a family-friendly atmosphere supported by a large public library and a clean, commuter-friendly Metra station.

• Neighborhoods & Housing Value: The video highlights top New Lenox neighborhoods: Bristol Park, Lee Creek, and Liberty Square, offering everything from established, tree-lined communities to new-construction homes, with prices far lower than comparable homes in Chicago’s north and west suburbs.

• Top-Rated Schools & Parks: Families flock to New Lenox for its highly ranked Lincoln-Way High School District 210, strong elementary and junior high options, and an impressive park system that includes 35 parks, major sports facilities, and the well-known Sanctuary Golf Course.

• Shopping, Dining & Daily Convenience: Along Route 30 and the I-80 corridor, residents enjoy major retailers like Target and Mariano’s, local institutions like CP Meat Market and White Horse Inn, and a growing dining scene that blends small-town charm with big-city convenience.

• Lifestyle & Community Amenities: With modern healthcare at Silver Cross Hospital, abundant youth sports, inclusive recreation programs, and easy access to larger shopping hubs like Orland Park, New Lenox offers a balanced lifestyle ideal for families seeking space, affordability, and community connection.

Hope this was helpful!

John Sintich, Realtor® 

Keller Williams Preferred Realty

708-612-0644