Living in Lindenhurst, IL: A Local's Guide
I've called Lindenhurst home for about 20 years. I've raised my girls here, volunteered here, and helped my neighbors buy and sell here. This is the guide I'd give a friend who's thinking about moving to town, or who already lives here and is wondering what's next.
Lindenhurst at a Glance
Where: Northern Lake County, Illinois, about an hour north of Chicago, near the Wisconsin border
Population: about 14,400 (2020 Census)
Village since: 1957. It started as a 600-acre farm called "Lindenhurst" that was subdivided in the early 1950s.
ZIP code: 60046, shared with Lake Villa
Median home price: about $367,000 (Redfin, August 2026)
What's It Like to Live in Lindenhurst?
Lindenhurst has a small-town feel with everything you need about 10 minutes away. It's quiet and neighborly. Gurnee Mills, Six Flags Great America, I-94 and the Lake Villa Metra station are all a short drive, and the Chain O'Lakes and Wilmot Mountain are close for weekends.
Most homes are single-family, with townhomes, condos and lake-access neighborhoods mixed in. People who move here tend to stay. When their needs change, they often move within town instead of leaving it.
Lakes, Beaches and Trails: My Favorite Part of Lindenhurst
If you love being outside, this is your town.
Lake Linden: a neighborhood lake with a beach for swimming and fishing, right in the middle of town
Crooked Lake: home to the Sedgewood Cove community and its private beach, pier and trails
McDonald Woods Forest Preserve: 308 acres with about 3.7 miles of gravel trails, restored wetlands, and Bonner Heritage Farm, home to one of the oldest surviving great barns in Lake County
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve: a favorite walking path around the lake
Millennium Trail: the regional trail that connects to McDonald Woods, great for longer walks and bike rides
Lindenhurst Park District: neighborhood parks like the newly renovated Lewis Park and John Janega Memorial Park, plus sports fields, a skate park, a pavilion with summer concerts, and a preschool
Which Schools Serve Lindenhurst?
Lindenhurst is split across three elementary districts and two high school districts, so your schools depend on your street.
Elementary and middle school
Lake Villa School District 41, including Hooper Elementary, the village's first school (opened in 1958)
Millburn School District 24, including Millburn Middle School
Antioch School District 34, which covers a small part of town
High school
Lakes Community High School (District 117) serves most of Lindenhurst
Grayslake North High School (District 127) serves part of the village
Quick tip if you're buying: always confirm schools by the exact address, not the town name. Neighbors a few streets apart can go to different schools.
Community Events and Traditions
Lindenfest: the village festival and parade, going since 1983
Lakes High School homecoming parade: a fall tradition that rolls right through town
Lindenhurst Community Garage Sale: a town-wide sale I've organized for six years
Lake Villa/Lindenhurst/Round Lake Area Chamber: I serve on the board as Treasurer
60046 Community App: neighbors, events and local businesses in one spot. Learn more about the 60046 app.
Lindenhurst Neighborhoods
Venetian Village: classic 1950s–70s ranches, split levels and two-stories. Great first homes, with room to update.
Lake Linden area: 1950s–70s homes near the beach, the park district and Hooper School, with some lake rights.
Heritage Trails: 1990s two-stories with four bedrooms and family-friendly layouts, in the Millburn school district.
Sedgewood Cove: 1990s homes on Crooked Lake with a private beach, tennis courts and a real sense of community.
Country Place and Falling Waters: 1990s townhomes and condos for lower-maintenance living. Falling Waters has a clubhouse, fitness center and pool.
Woodland Preserves and the McDonald Woods area: newer, larger homes tucked between the lakes and forest preserves.
The Lindenhurst Housing Market
As of August 2026, the median Lindenhurst sale price was about $367,000, up 2.8% from a year earlier, and homes took about 42 days to sell (Redfin).
Here's what I'm seeing with my own Lindenhurst listings: 23 homes sold since 2019, a median of 11 days on market, and 14 sold at or above list price.
A few recent ones:
E Beck Rd (2026): sold in 4 days for $395,375, over the $375,000 list price
N Beck Rd (2026): sold in 1 day for $325,000, over the $300,000 list price
N Hastings Pl (2025): sold for the full $360,000 list price
S Thornwood Dr (2024): sold in 4 days for $333,000, over the $325,000 list price
Falling Waters Dr townhome (2023): sold in 2 days for $235,000, over the $230,000 list price
Want numbers for your street, not the whole town? Get a free home value report or reach out to me directly.
Lindenhurst FAQs
Is there a Metra station in Lindenhurst?
Not in the village itself. The closest is the Lake Villa station on Metra's North Central Service line, just a few minutes away. I-94 is about 10 minutes east.
What are property taxes like in Lindenhurst?
Most of the homes I've listed here recently paid somewhere between about $5,500 and $11,000 a year. Your bill depends on the home's value and which school districts you're in, so always check the exact tax history before you buy.
Is Lindenhurst on city water or well water?
Most of the homes I've sold in Lindenhurst get Lake Michigan water, and a handful are on private wells. It's worth asking about on any home you're considering.
Do Lindenhurst neighborhoods have HOAs?
Some do. Townhome communities like Country Place and Falling Waters, plus lake communities like Sedgewood Cove and some newer subdivisions, have associations. Many of the older neighborhoods have none. If there is one, ask what the dues cover.
Can you get lake access in Lindenhurst without buying lakefront?
Yes. Some homes near Lake Linden and Crooked Lake come with lake rights or private beach access. You get the lake lifestyle without lakefront prices or lakefront taxes.