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Relocating to Wheeling

Wheeling is a suburb of Chicago with a 2020 Census population of 39,137 and a median household income of about $83K (ACS 2019-2023). Wheeling, mostly in Cook County with a small part in Lake County, is one of the best places to live in Illinois and offers residents a mixed suburban / urban environment, good schools, outdoor activities, and cultural diversity. Set yourself up for success in Wheeling by making informed choices before you move. Wheeling’s ZIP code is 60090, with a small part using 60089. The easiest choice is MOOvers Chicago as your Wheeling movers.

Real Estate in Wheeling

The median home value is about $245K with around 61% of homes owner-occupied; median property tax is about $5,840 (ACS 2019-2023). For renters (about 39% of households), the median gross rent is $1,578 / month (compared to the national median of $1,348, ACS 2019-2023).

Getting Around in Wheeling

Like most suburbs, Wheeling is largely car dependent. With a Walk Score of 44 (out of 100), most daily errands require a car. With a Bike Score of 47, Wheeling has only minimal infrastructure (bike lanes and trails, hills, road connectivity, etc.) for cyclists.

Commuter rail is also available to Wheeling residents via the Metra North Central Service (NCS) at the Wheeling Metra Station. The North Central Service has weekday service to and from Chicago’s Union Station, the O’Hare Transfer station, and suburban communities further north. The Wheeling Metra station has 2 commuter lots with 488 daily and permit parking spaces.

Things to Do in Wheeling

The Cook County Forest Preserve follows the Des Plaines River through Cook County’s north suburbs. Accessible natural outdoor amenities entice visitors to take part in horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing and nature watching throughout the Forest Preserve and along the scenic Des Plaines River.

The Wheeling Park District offers a full complement of recreational and leisure activities for all ages and abilities, including free special events throughout the year. Twelve neighborhood parks serve the community with playgrounds and nature areas, some with additional amenities like walking and bike paths, shelters, picnic tables, grills, pickleball courts, winter ice skating rinks and athletic fields. The facilities owned and operated by the Wheeling Park District include Chevy Chase Country Club and its 18-hole golf course, the Family Aquatic Center, and the Community Recreation Center, which also houses the Indoor Pool, Health & Fitness Center and two gymnasiums. Heritage Park features a Performance Pavilion with lake views for outdoor entertainment and events, and a Sports Complex with electronic scoreboards, concessions, spectator stands and fields for baseball, softball, soccer and football.