Tinley Park · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Tinley Park.
- Active listings
- 80
- Median list
- $362K
- Avg time on market
- 18 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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Active listings
80 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Tinley Park.
Tinley Park sits about 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, straddling the Cook and Will county line in the heart of the Southland. The village built its identity around the Metra Rock Island District line, and its two stations, one downtown at Oak Park Avenue and one at 80th Avenue, keep it a practical commuter base. The housing stock leans heavily toward single-family homes from the late-20th-century building boom, with more than 11,000 units constructed between 1970 and 1994. Buyers are drawn by the price point, with the typical home valued near $297,000, and by the restored historic downtown along Oak Park Avenue. The village is split among four elementary districts and is served primarily by Tinley Park High School and Victor J. Andrew High School. Regional draws include the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, a roughly 28,000-capacity outdoor concert venue, and the Tinley Park Convention Center.
At a glance
~55,000 residents
The 2020 census counted 55,971 people, with a 2024 estimate of about 54,856. One of the larger villages in the Chicago Southland.
Two Metra stations
The Rock Island District line serves Tinley Park at the Oak Park Avenue station and the 80th Avenue station, both running to LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago.
Four elementary districts
The village is split among Kirby District 140, Community Consolidated District 146, Summit Hill District 161, and District 159, with high schools in Districts 228 and 230.
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
The outdoor concert venue, open since 1990, accommodates around 28,000 people per event and has operated under several names over the years.
Tinley Park Convention Center
Opened in 2000, the regional convention venue offers 70,000 net square feet of exhibit space and can host groups up to 6,000.
Home value near $297,000
The Zillow Home Value Index for Tinley Park is about $297,000, with most of the stock single-family homes from the late-20th-century build-out.
40-park district
The Tinley Park-Park District maintains 40 parks and 33 ball fields, anchored by the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center.
Median income ~$104,000
The 2023 American Community Survey reported a median household income near $104,000 across about 22,000 households.
What’s close
Tinley Park's commercial life runs along Harlem Avenue (Illinois Route 43) and the Oak Park Avenue downtown corridor, with the I-80 interchange anchoring the south end. Family subdivisions filled in west and south of the historic core through the late 20th century.
- Downtown / Oak Park Avenue
- The restored historic district along Oak Park Avenue encompasses the village's original 1892 boundaries and surrounds the downtown Metra station.
- Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
- A roughly 28,000-capacity outdoor music venue open since 1990 on the village's edge.
- Tinley Park Convention Center
- Located at 18451 Convention Center Drive, the Chicago Southland region's largest convention venue.
- 80th Avenue Metra station
- At 18001 South 80th Avenue, the village's western commuter hub, 25.1 miles from LaSalle Street Station.
- Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
- At 8125 W. 171st Street, the park district's main facility with a gymnasium, indoor track, and adjoining aquatic park.
- Harlem Avenue corridor
- Illinois Route 43 (Harlem Avenue) is the village's major north-south thoroughfare and retail corridor.
What it’s actually like to live here
Tinley Park functions as an established commuter suburb where daily life centers on the Metra Rock Island line and the revived downtown along Oak Park Avenue. The housing stock is dominated by single-family homes built during the village's rapid expansion in the late 20th century, when more than 11,000 units went up between 1970 and 1994. With a typical home value near $297,000 and a median household income around $104,000, the village attracts buyers looking for a relatively affordable, family-oriented base within commuting range of Chicago. The median age was 42.3 years as of the 2023 American Community Survey, reflecting a settled, mature community.
Recreation is a defining feature, with the Tinley Park-Park District operating 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and facilities including the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, a skate park, miniature golf, and a water park. The downtown hosts breweries such as Hailstorm Brewing and 350 Brewing, and the village draws regional crowds to the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and the Tinley Park Convention Center. Buyers tend to be families and commuters who value the two-station Metra access, the spread of school options, and the price point relative to closer-in Cook County suburbs.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Tinley 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 Tinley Park.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D140Grades PreK-8
Kirby School District 140
Schools serving the area
- Prairie View Middle School
- Virgil I. Grissom Middle School
- Helen B. Keller Elementary
- Fierke Education Center
One of four elementary districts serving Tinley Park. The other elementary districts are Community Consolidated 146, Summit Hill 161, and District 159. Confirm the assigned elementary district by exact address.
- D228Grades 9-12
Bremen Community High School District 228
Schools serving the area
- Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park High School is in District 228. Victor J. Andrew High School, also in the village, is in Consolidated High School District 230. A small number of students attend Lincoln-Way East or Rich Central, so confirm the high school by address.
From the neighborhood
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What there is to do in Tinley Park.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Culture
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
An outdoor concert venue open since 1990 that accommodates around 28,000 people per event, with a covered seated section and a sloping lawn.
- Family
Odyssey Fun World
A family entertainment center with over 45,000 square feet indoors plus an 11-acre outdoor park featuring go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, and batting cages.
- Food & Drink
Hailstorm Brewing Co.
A Tinley Park brewery at 8060 186th Street with 16 rotating taps, live music, and a scratch-made kitchen.
- Culture
Tinley Park Convention Center
The Chicago Southland's largest convention venue, opened in 2000, with 70,000 net square feet of exhibit space and public events through the year.
- Parks
Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
The Tinley Park-Park District's main facility at 8125 W. 171st Street, with a gymnasium, indoor track, indoor playground, and an adjoining aquatic park.
- Food & Drink
350 Brewing Company
A Tinley Park craft brewery serving the community since 2015, offering a range of house-brewed beers and a full food menu.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Tinley Park.
MetraRI line
- Stations: Tinley Park (Oak Park Avenue), Tinley Park-80th Avenue
- Terminal: Chicago LaSalle Street
- Distance: 23.5 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-80 · IL 43 / Harlem Avenue · US 45 / La Grange Road · US 6 / 159th Street
- O'Hare Airport: ~45 min
- Chicago Loop: ~40 min
By the numbers
Tinley Park taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.93%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$319,900
MRED · last 12 mo (500 sales)
Median household income
$105,189
ACS
How Tinley Park got here
A bit of history.
Modern settlement of the area began in the 1820s as emigrants from Europe and the eastern United States arrived, and by the 1840s a significant German American population had established itself. In recognition of that group, the community was officially named Bremen when it was founded in 1853. In the late 19th century the expansion of the railroad transformed the area, with Bremen situated along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. In 1890 the village was renamed Tinley Park in honor of Samuel Tinley Sr., the first station agent of the local railroad depot.
The village was formally incorporated on June 27, 1892, after residents voted 34 to 24 in favor, and Henry Vogt was elected the first mayor. The railroad spurred commercial growth, including the Diamond Spiral Washing Machine Company factory in 1905 and an electric utility in 1909. In the latter half of the 20th century the village saw rapid suburban expansion to the west and south, adding more than 11,000 housing units between 1970 and 1994. After its centennial in 1992, Tinley Park focused on renovating its historic downtown district, which encompasses the village's original 1892 boundaries.
The questions buyers actually ask
Tinley Park FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Tinley Park. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Tinley Park?
- Tinley Park is unusually split, with four public elementary districts: Kirby District 140, Community Consolidated District 146, Summit Hill District 161, and District 159. For high school, the village is served primarily by Tinley Park High School in Bremen Community High School District 228 and Victor J. Andrew High School in Consolidated High School District 230. A small number of students attend Lincoln-Way East or Rich Central. Because the boundaries cut across the village, confirm the exact district for any specific address before writing an offer.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago from Tinley Park?
- Tinley Park has two Metra stations on the Rock Island District line, one downtown at Oak Park Avenue and one at 80th Avenue. The Oak Park Avenue station is 23.5 miles from LaSalle Street Station and the 80th Avenue station is 25.1 miles, with all inbound trains running to the LaSalle Street terminal. Driving to the Chicago Loop is roughly 31 miles and about 40 minutes off-peak, though rush-hour traffic adds time.
- What are property taxes like in Tinley Park?
- The average property tax rate in the Cook County portion of Tinley Park is about 2.93 percent, which is well above the national median. The combined sales tax rate is 10.0 percent. The village straddles Cook and Will counties, so the Will County portion carries different property tax rates. Always confirm by pulling the actual tax bill for the specific address.
- What do homes cost in Tinley Park?
- The Zillow Home Value Index for Tinley Park is about $297,000. Most of the housing stock is single-family homes built during the village's late-20th-century expansion, when more than 11,000 units were added between 1970 and 1994. The combination of price point and two-station Metra access makes it a draw for families and commuters shopping the Southland.
- What defines Tinley Park and where should I look first?
- The village is defined by its restored historic downtown along Oak Park Avenue, its two-station Metra access, and major regional draws like the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre and the Tinley Park Convention Center. Buyers who prioritize the train often look near the Oak Park Avenue downtown or the 80th Avenue station. Those who want newer construction tend to look toward the west and south of the village, where most postwar growth occurred.
- What is there to do in Tinley Park?
- The Tinley Park-Park District maintains 40 parks and 33 ball fields, anchored by the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center with its gymnasium, indoor track, and adjoining aquatic park. The downtown has craft breweries including Hailstorm Brewing and 350 Brewing, and Odyssey Fun World offers indoor and outdoor family entertainment. The Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre hosts large outdoor concerts and the Convention Center runs public events year round.
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