Why Live in Kildeer
Kildeer, Illinois, is a suburban area in northeastern Illinois known for its luxurious rural ambiance, characterized by spacious yards, tall trees, and ponds. The community offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities with access to traditional parks, nature preserves, and the Kemper Lakes Golf Club. The Heron Creek Forest Preserve, a 242-acre wetland area, features gravel trails for hiking and biking, while Chestnut Corner and Hunter Creek Park provide picnic tables, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Kildeer’s homes range from Colonial Revivals and brick ranches built in the 1970s and 80s to newly constructed New Traditional properties with stone facades and long driveways. The Kildeer Countryside School District 96 serves the area with highly rated schools, including Willow Grove Early Learning Center, Kildeer Countryside Elementary, and Woodlawn Middle. High school students attend Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125, renowned as one of the top school districts in the country. Shopping and dining options are abundant at the Deer Park Town Center and the Shops at Kildeer, featuring retailers like Anthropologie and Nordstrom Rack, and eateries such as Fresh Stack Burger Company and Gianni’s Café. Seasonal events at Deer Park Town Center, including a Saint Patrick’s Day run and a fall festival, foster a sense of community. Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting and errands, with U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 22 providing connectivity to major interstates and a 35-mile drive to Chicago.
