Wheeling · Cook County · IL
Homes for sale in
Wheeling.
- Active listings
- 33
- Median list
- $315K
- Avg time on market
- 21 days
- Sold · last year
- 0
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About the community
Living in Wheeling.
Wheeling sits about 23 miles northwest of downtown Chicago in Cook County, near the Lake County line and bordered by Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, and Mount Prospect. The village is best known regionally for its Milwaukee Avenue Restaurant Row, a dining corridor that includes Bob Chinn's Crab House, one of the highest-volume seafood restaurants in the country. Wheeling also co-owns Chicago Executive Airport, formerly Palwaukee, a general aviation airport ranked among the busiest in Illinois. Commuters can use the Wheeling station on Metra's North Central Service, which runs weekday trains to Chicago Union Station and now anchors the Wheeling Town Center downtown development. Housing ranges from single-family homes to townhomes, condominiums, and newer apartments at the town center, with elementary students served primarily by Wheeling CCSD 21 and high schoolers by Township High School District 214.
At a glance
~39,000 residents
Wheeling had a population of 39,137 at the 2020 census, a diverse community where roughly one third of residents are Hispanic or Latino and about 17 percent are Asian.
CCSD 21 and District 214
Elementary and middle students attend Wheeling CCSD 21 for grades PK-8, and high schoolers attend Township High School District 214, home to Wheeling High School.
Metra North Central Service
The Wheeling station sits on Metra's North Central Service, with weekday trains to Chicago Union Station in roughly 49 to 55 minutes. Trains do not run on weekends.
Restaurant Row
Milwaukee Avenue's Restaurant Row is a longtime regional dining destination, anchored by Bob Chinn's Crab House, which opened in 1982.
Chicago Executive Airport
Chicago Executive Airport, formerly Palwaukee, is a general aviation airport jointly run by Wheeling and Prospect Heights and ranks among the busiest in Illinois.
Wheeling Town Center
A downtown development next to the Metra station with about 301 apartments and roughly 100,000 square feet of retail, dining, and a multi-screen theater.
Home value near $309,000
The 2026 Zillow Home Value Index for Wheeling was about $309,000, generally lower than many neighboring North Shore suburbs.
Wheeling Park District
The park district manages numerous parks plus a recreation center, aquatic center, sports complex, and the Chevy Chase Country Club and Golf Course.
What’s close
Wheeling spans about 8.7 square miles along the Milwaukee Avenue (IL 21) corridor, near the Lake County line. Restaurant Row, Chicago Executive Airport, and the new Wheeling Town Center downtown define the village's commercial spine.
- Restaurant Row
- Milwaukee Avenue's dining corridor running through Wheeling, anchored by Bob Chinn's Crab House.
- Chicago Executive Airport
- A general aviation airport on the Wheeling and Prospect Heights border, formerly Palwaukee.
- Wheeling Metra Station
- North Central Service station with weekday commuter rail to Chicago Union Station.
- Wheeling Town Center
- Downtown mixed-use development next to the Metra station with apartments, retail, and a theater.
- Heritage Park
- A Wheeling Park District park whose performance pavilion hosts the Wheeling International Festival.
- Chevy Chase Country Club
- A village golf course and country club operated within the Wheeling Park District system.
What it’s actually like to live here
Wheeling offers a mix of housing across price points within a compact village of about 8.7 square miles. The stock includes single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, with the Wheeling Town Center adding newer apartment living next to the Metra station and downtown retail. As of 2026 the Zillow Home Value Index for Wheeling was about $309,000, lower than many neighboring North Shore and Lake County suburbs, which makes the village a relatively accessible entry point in the northwest suburbs.
Buyers are drawn to the weekday Metra commute to downtown Chicago, the short drive to O'Hare, and the dining options along Restaurant Row. The community is notably diverse, with large Hispanic and Asian populations and institutions such as the Korean Cultural Center located in the village. Families typically use Wheeling CCSD 21 for elementary and middle grades and Township High School District 214 for high school, while certain northern portions near Buffalo Grove fall into different districts. The Wheeling Park District supports an active lifestyle with parks, a recreation center, an aquatic center, and a golf course.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Wheeling 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 Wheeling.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- D21Grades PreK-8
Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21
Schools serving the area
- Field Elementary
- Tarkington Elementary
- Cooper Middle School
- Holmes Middle School
Serves most of Wheeling plus portions of Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, and Northbrook. Confirm the assigned elementary school by address.
- D214Grades 9-12
Township High School District 214
Schools serving the area
- Wheeling High School
Wheeling High School is the home school for most Wheeling students. Northern parcels near Buffalo Grove and the Lake County line may instead feed Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 and Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, so verify the district by exact address.
From the neighborhood
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What there is to do in Wheeling.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Food & Drink
Bob Chinn's Crab House
A high-volume seafood restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue's Restaurant Row that opened in December 1982 and grew into a roughly 650-seat dining room.
- Family
Chicago Executive Airport
A general aviation airport jointly operated by Wheeling and Prospect Heights, formerly Palwaukee, and host to community events such as Rock N Run the Runway.
- Parks
Heritage Park
A Wheeling Park District park whose performance pavilion hosts the Wheeling International Festival, a summer cultural event with music, dance, and food.
- Parks
Chevy Chase Country Club & Golf Course
A golf course and country club within the Wheeling Park District system, open for public play and events.
- Shopping
Wheeling Town Center
A downtown mixed-use development next to the Metra station with retail, restaurants, and a multi-screen theater alongside apartment residences.
- Culture
Wheeling Historical Society & Museum
A local museum in Chamber Park preserving village history, housed in part in the original 1894 Village Hall.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Wheeling.
MetraNCS line
- Stations: Wheeling
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station
- Distance: 27 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: IL 21 / Milwaukee Avenue · IL 68 / Dundee Road · Lake-Cook Road · Wolf Road · Hintz Road
- O'Hare Airport: ~22 min
- Chicago Loop: ~45 min
By the numbers
Wheeling taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.33%
effective avg
Sales tax
10.00%
combined
Median sold price
$309,950
MRED · last 12 mo (358 sales)
Median household income
$85,205
ACS
How Wheeling got here
A bit of history.
The first cabin in Wheeling Township was built in March 1833 by a settler recorded as Mr. Sweet, who sold it that September to George Strong, the township's first permanent resident. In 1834 Joseph Filkins opened the first tavern-hotel at the intersection of Dundee Road and Milwaukee Avenue, and a post office was established in Filkins' Tavern by 1835. In 1837 Russell Wheeler and Charles Daniels opened a general store and trading post nearby, and the settlement that grew around it became the Village of East Wheeling, later shortened to Wheeling. The village is named after Wheeling, West Virginia, and early industry included Napoleon Periolat's brewery, built in 1850, which operated until 1910.
Wheeling built its first railroad station in 1886 on the Soo Line, though it carried freight rather than passengers at the time. On June 18, 1894, residents voted at the Union Hotel to incorporate as a village, with 43 in favor and 3 against, and a Village President and trustees were elected the following month. The Milwaukee Avenue corridor later developed into the village's dining district, with Chef Jean Banchet's Le Francais opening in the 1970s and Bob Chinn's Crab House opening in December 1982. The general aviation airport now known as Chicago Executive Airport operated for decades as Palwaukee Municipal Airport before being renamed, and it is jointly run by Wheeling and Prospect Heights.
The questions buyers actually ask
Wheeling FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Wheeling. If yours isn't here, text 815-355-0582, same-day reply.
- What school districts serve Wheeling, IL?
- Most of Wheeling is served by Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 for grades PK through 8, and by Township High School District 214 for high school, with Wheeling High School as the home school. Some northern parcels near Buffalo Grove and the Lake County line fall into Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 and Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 instead. Because the village crosses county and township lines, confirm the assigned district by exact address.
- How is the commute to downtown Chicago from Wheeling?
- The Wheeling station on Metra's North Central Service runs weekday trains to Chicago Union Station, taking roughly 49 to 55 minutes, with the station about 27 miles from downtown. There is no weekend train service on this line. Drivers reach the Chicago Loop in about 45 minutes off-peak, covering roughly 28 miles, and O'Hare is about 22 minutes away.
- What are property taxes and sales taxes like in Wheeling?
- The median effective property tax rate in Wheeling is about 2.33 percent of home value, consistent with Cook County's high property tax levels. The general sales tax rate in the Cook County portion of Wheeling is 10.0 percent, while the smaller Lake County portion of the village is 8.0 percent. Property tax bills vary widely by assessed value and exemptions.
- What is Restaurant Row in Wheeling?
- Restaurant Row is the dining corridor along Milwaukee Avenue (IL 21) that has been a regional destination since Chef Jean Banchet's Le Francais opened there in the 1970s. Its best known anchor is Bob Chinn's Crab House, a large seafood restaurant that opened in December 1982. The corridor remains a draw for diners from across the northwest suburbs.
- What types of homes are available in Wheeling?
- Wheeling has a varied housing stock that includes single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums, plus newer apartment residences at the Wheeling Town Center next to the Metra station. As of 2026 the Zillow Home Value Index for Wheeling was about $309,000, generally lower than many neighboring North Shore suburbs, which makes the village a relatively accessible option in the northwest suburbs.
- Where should I look first when buying in Wheeling?
- Many buyers start near the Wheeling Town Center and Metra station for walkable downtown living and the weekday Chicago commute. Established single-family neighborhoods served by CCSD 21 appeal to families, while the northern edge near Buffalo Grove may offer access to Stevenson High School District 125. Proximity to Restaurant Row, the Wheeling Park District amenities, and Chicago Executive Airport also shapes where buyers focus. Confirm the exact school district by address before committing.
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