Smart Living in Streamwood

Streamwood is a well-established village in Cook County's northwest suburbs, offering affordable family living with convenient access to Schaumburg's massive employment and retail corridor. The village is known for its cultural diversity, excellent park district, and strong community bonds.

The Streamwood Park District operates outstanding facilities including the Park Place Family Recreation Center, multiple sports complexes, and an extensive trail system. The village's diversity is reflected in its varied dining scene, cultural celebrations, and community programming.

With Woodfield Mall, IKEA, and thousands of employers just minutes away in Schaumburg, Streamwood residents enjoy suburban tranquility with urban convenience.

Streamwood offers strong value for homebuyers, with a median price around $310K - considerably less than comparable homes in neighboring Schaumburg or Bartlett. The market has shown robust 5.8% appreciation as buyers discover this well-kept secret.

Housing stock consists primarily of 1970s-90s single-family homes and townhomes, with some newer developments filling in remaining lots. The $250K-$350K segment is particularly active, with homes moving in under 24 days on average.

Cook County property taxes are offset by typically lower assessed values and strong appreciation, making the effective cost of ownership competitive.

Streamwood students attend schools in either U-46 or Schaumburg District 54, depending on location. Both districts offer solid academic programs, with U-46 providing the larger district's resources and District 54 offering a more intimate educational experience.

Streamwood High School (U-46) and Schaumburg High School (District 211) serve the community's high school students. The area also offers access to Harper College for community college programs and continuing education.

Streamwood benefits from proximity to the Bartlett Metra station (Milwaukee District West line), with downtown Chicago accessible in about 50 minutes. The nearby Hanover Park station provides an additional option.

I-390 (Elgin-O'Hare Expressway) provides direct access to O'Hare Airport and connects to I-290 and I-355. Route 59 and Irving Park Road serve as major local corridors. Schaumburg's employment center is just 10 minutes away.