Lake Villa, IL Homes for Rent

Up in Chicago's Chain O’ Lakes, Lake Villa feels like an escape from city living. Glacial movements and melts formed the region’s lakes, which offer swimming, fishing and boating across its 15 interconnected lakes. Lake Villa’s almost 9,000 residents can access the beaches and boat launches along Deep and Cedar Lakes. While other communities in Lake County have built up their communities with extensive downtowns and commercial scenes, Lake Villa seems focused more on nature and a quiet lifestyle. “It’s a great community for people who want a small sense of community but want to embrace having outdoor activities to do,” says Realtor Chicky Johnson with RE/MAX Suburban and lifelong Lake Villa resident. “Almost every neighborhood has a forest preserve or water right next to it.” Lake Villa’s median housing price is about $368,000, just under the national median. Most homes around the village are New Traditionals, like the houses and townhomes in the Painted Lakes subdivision up by the forest preserve. Other communities feature split-level and ranch-style homes. There are some lakeside homes, especially along Deep Lake, built in more eclectic, custom designs and with private docks.