Indian Head Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Indian Head Park.
- Active listings
- 5
- Median list
- $1.01M
- Avg time on market
- 28 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
5 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Indian Head Park.
Indian Head Park is a compact village of just under one square mile in Lyons Township, tucked into western Cook County slightly north of where Interstate 55 meets Interstate 294. With a 2020 population of 4,065, it is a quiet, mature community defined by tree-lined streets and a high share of townhome and condominium living. The village shares the 60525 La Grange ZIP code and sits south of Western Springs, west of Countryside, and north and east of Burr Ridge, giving residents easy reach to several established commercial corridors. Children here attend the highly regarded Lyons Township High School in District 204, a major draw for buyers. Despite its small footprint, the village offers ready access to expressways, BNSF Metra service in neighboring towns, and the open space of the Cook County forest preserves just to the north.
At a glance
Village since 1959
Incorporated as a village on August 4, 1959, after residents voted in favor that June.
~4,065 residents
The 2020 census counted 4,065 residents in under one square mile.
Compact footprint
The village covers just 0.94 square miles, almost entirely land.
Lyons Township High School
Students attend the well-regarded LTHS in District 204, a major draw for families.
Expressway access
Sits just north of the Interstate 55 and Interstate 294 interchange in western Cook County.
Forest preserve country
Bordered by Cook County forest preserves including Bemis Woods along Salt Creek to the north.
Potawatomi heritage
One of the last Potawatomi camps in Illinois stood just north of the present village.
Mature, established community
Median age was 54.9 years at the 2020 census, reflecting a settled, townhome-heavy population.
What’s close
Indian Head Park sits in Lyons Township in western Cook County, slightly north of the Interstate 55 and Interstate 294 interchange, surrounded by a ring of established western suburbs.
- County and township
- Cook County, Lyons Township, in the western suburbs of Chicago.
- North
- Borders Western Springs, with its BNSF Metra station and downtown.
- East
- Borders Countryside, home to a busy LaGrange Road retail corridor.
- South and west
- Borders Burr Ridge, north and east of that village's commercial core.
- Expressways
- Just north of the I-55 and I-294 interchange, a quick reach to the Loop and the western suburbs.
- ZIP and area code
- Shares the 60525 La Grange ZIP code and the 708 area code.
What it’s actually like to live here
Life in Indian Head Park is shaped by its small scale and wooded, residential character. The housing stock leans heavily toward townhomes and condominiums set among mature trees, and at the 2020 census the village counted roughly 1,940 housing units with a large share of households made up of individuals living alone. With a median age near 55 and nearly a third of residents 65 or older, the community has a settled, established feel that appeals to buyers looking for a low-key western suburb rather than a bustling downtown.
What the village lacks in size it makes up for in access. Residents are minutes from the restaurants, shops, and Metra service of La Grange, Western Springs, and Countryside, and the Cook County forest preserves provide nearby trails, picnic groves, and open space. Bemis Woods to the north offers paved and unpaved trails along Salt Creek, and the rare Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve sits a short drive away. The expressway interchange at the village's doorstep puts downtown Chicago and O'Hare within a comfortable commute.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Indian Head Park community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Indian Head Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- SD106Grades K – 8
La Grange Highlands School District 106
Schools serving the area
- Highlands Elementary School
- Highlands Middle School
Serves the portion of Indian Head Park just north of Joliet Road, where most village residents fall. Confirm assignment per address.
- SD107Grades K – 8
Pleasantdale School District 107
Schools serving the area
- Pleasantdale Elementary School
- Pleasantdale Middle School
Serves the portion of Indian Head Park south of Tecumseh Road. District territory spans ZIP codes 60480, 60525, and 60527.
- D204Grades 9 – 12
Lyons Township High School District 204
Schools serving the area
- Lyons Township High School (North Campus, La Grange)
- Lyons Township High School (South Campus, Western Springs)
The single high school district serving all of Indian Head Park. Students continue here from both District 106 and District 107.
From the neighborhood
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What there is to do in Indian Head Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Bemis Woods
A wooded Forest Preserves of Cook County site along Salt Creek just north of the village, with paved and unpaved trails, picnic groves, and the Go Ape treetop adventure course.
- Parks
Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve
An 82-acre Illinois Nature Preserve a short drive north in Westchester, home to more than 360 native plant species and one of the largest tallgrass prairies left in the Chicago area.
- Culture
Flagg Creek Heritage Society
A local historical society and Pioneer Museum preserving the heritage of the Flagg Creek and Indian Head Park area.
- Family
Park District of La Grange
The neighboring park district serving the area provides recreation programs, parks, and facilities for Indian Head Park families.
- Culture
Lyonsville Congregational Church
A historic church at Joliet and Wolf roads that once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, anchoring the area's 19th-century history.
- Food & Drink
Alba Italian Kitchen
A neighborhood Italian and pizza spot at 6934 Wolf Road, one of the village's longtime local dining options.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Indian Head Park.
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-55 (Stevenson Expressway) · I-294 (Tri-State Tollway) · Wolf Road · Plainfield Road / Joliet Road
- Chicago Loop: ~24 min
By the numbers
Indian Head Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.00%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$380,000
MRED · last 12 mo (66 sales)
Median household income
$107,019
ACS
How Indian Head Park got here
A bit of history.
The area that became Indian Head Park has deep roots. The first Democratic Convention of Cook County was held nearby in 1835, when the county still encompassed present-day DuPage and parts of Will and Lake counties, and the settlement was then known as Lyonsville. Just north of the village, on the site now occupied by the Timber Trails subdivision, stood one of the last camps of the Potawatomi people in Illinois. The Lyonsville Congregational Church at Joliet and Wolf roads once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, marking the community's early history well before modern development arrived.
The modern village grew out of a postwar residential subdivision. A roughly 25-lot subdivision was started west of Wolf Road in the spring of 1946, and the community took its name from the Indian Head Golf Course that predated the development, a nod to the Native American arrowheads left in the area. The Village of Indian Head Park was formally incorporated on August 4, 1959, after a June community election in which most voters favored incorporation. The village has remained small and residential ever since, growing from 3,685 residents in 2000 to 4,065 in 2020.
The questions buyers actually ask
Indian Head Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Indian Head Park. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- Is Indian Head Park a city or a village?
- It is legally a village. Indian Head Park was incorporated as a village on August 4, 1959, in Lyons Township, Cook County.
- What schools serve Indian Head Park?
- Elementary and middle school students attend either La Grange Highlands District 106 or Pleasantdale District 107 depending on location, and all high school students attend Lyons Township High School in District 204. Confirm the exact assignment by address.
- How do residents commute to downtown Chicago?
- There is no Metra station in the village itself, but the nearest BNSF Line stations in La Grange and Western Springs reach Chicago Union Station in roughly 31 minutes, and downtown is about 18 miles by car via I-55.
- What is the sales tax rate in Indian Head Park?
- The combined sales tax rate is about 10 percent, made up of 6.25 percent state, 1.75 percent Cook County, 1 percent village, and 1 percent RTA. Confirm the current rate before a large purchase.
- What are property taxes like in Indian Head Park?
- The median effective property tax rate in the Cook County portion is about 2.00 percent, below the Illinois state median. Because the village is condo and townhome heavy, actual bills vary widely by property type, so confirm per address.
- What kind of homes are in Indian Head Park?
- The village is known for townhome and condominium communities set among mature trees, with around 1,940 housing units counted in the 2020 census. It suits buyers who want a quiet, low-maintenance western suburb with strong school access.
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