Just 30 miles south of downtown Chicago, Dyer is a small town on the state line that serves as a gateway to Indiana. While this town is close enough for a daily commute to Chicago, it’s also far enough away from the city that it has a small-town, tight-knit community. “It’s a community made up of people who really care for each other and their families,” says Susan Mender, a Dyer resident and co-leader of the MVP team at Listing Leaders. “My experience here has been wonderful. I’ve lived in the same neighborhood for 24 years, and I still get together with my neighbors all the time.” In addition to friendly neighbors, living in Dyer gives residents a lower cost of living than other suburbs, with more affordable housing and lower taxes. Residents also benefit from a highly-rated school system, thriving public parks and several local businesses.
You can find plenty of shopping off Joliet street in Dyer.
Walking 3 laps around the pond at Pheasant Hills Park in Dyer is just over a mile in length.
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Staying active in Dyer parks
Dyer residents have access to 21 parks in the town that make it easy to enjoy time outdoors. Pheasant Hills Park is a 32-acre green space with a walking trail, volleyball court, playgrounds and a large pond. The park hosts several events throughout the year, including the Dyer Community Market. This farmers market is held on Tuesdays during the summer and brings local vendors and shoppers together. Each market features live music in the park in the evening. Central Park is the largest in the city at 77 acres. Residents can visit this space for soccer or baseball games, some exercise on the walking trail, or to play with their furry friends in the dog park.
The modern playground at Northgate Community Park in Dyer, IN.
Residents of Dyer enjoy the dog park at Central Park off Calumet.
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Supporting local businesses in the heart of town
Most of the shopping and dining in Dyer is located along U.S. Route 30, which runs east-to-west through the town. Residents can dine at local and chain restaurants offering steak, Italian cuisine, health food or classic American pub fare. Local stores along the highway include a florist, a consignment shop and a beauty supply store. Residents can shop for groceries at Jewel-Osco and pick up medicine and other household items at Walgreens or CVS. Euro Mart is another grocery option, a local store carrying products from Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece and Romania.
Docs Smokehouse in Dyer has an award winning chef with a tasty menu.
Taco Pros is new and serving Dyer with some of the best and authentic Mexican cuisine.
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Commuting around Chicagoland
Dyer residents are conveniently located just 30 miles from downtown Chicago, a drive that typically takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the time of day. “The proximity to Illinois is a big reason people move here. A lot of people work in Chicago. You’re still in the Chicago suburbs, but you’re actually in Indiana with lower taxes,” Mender says. The drive north to Chicago takes residents along U.S. Route 30 and I-94. An Amtrak station in Dyer currently offers daily service to Chicago, but there is a commuter line under construction that will increase service and connect Dyer to the South Shore Line. The project is expected to be completed in 2025. Residents are approximately 30 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport and 48 miles from O’Hare International Airport.
A hot housing market in the suburbs
Homebuyers in Dyer can find multiple styles, including ranch-style, new traditional, cottages and Colonial Revival homes. Most homes in the town are in subdivisions laid out in grid formations, but some areas have a more rural feel. Briar Ridge Country Club is a private gated community with luxury homes around a golf course. The median home price in the town over the last 12 months is $337,000, and Mender says home prices range from $250,000 to $1 million. She adds that homes typically get offers within 30 days.
Classic Cape Cod-style homes are available at Dyer, IN.
Single-story ranch houses with large yards are a common sight in Dyer, IL.
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Highly-rated public education options
Students in Dyer will likely be part of the Lake Central School Corporation, which serves approximately 9,400 students and receives an A rating from Niche. “My kids went to Lake Central schools, and our experiences were very wonderful,” Mender says. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 across its six elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Lake Central High School boasts a 95% graduation rate, and 88% of graduates go on to post-secondary education. The school offers over 200 courses, including 23 Advanced Placement courses and 63 career and technical education courses.
George Bibich Elementary School in Dyer, IN is the proud home of the Bulldogs.
Welcome to Lake Central High School in St John, IN.
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A safe and quiet Chicago suburb
Dyer has a low crime rate, with just four violent crimes reported in 2022. That number is up from the two previous years but lower than most of the past decade. Dyer Police investigated a homicide in 2023, their first since 2012. The town also has a low property crime rate compared to the national and statewide averages.
Deana Sutton is a Broker of New Chapter Real Estate. She is a member of the NIRA Association of Realtors, the Indiana Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, Lake County 4-H Leader, the Lowell Chamber of Commerce and the Cedar Lake Chamber of Commerce.
If clients are buying, selling, relocating, or investing, Deana will guide them through the process step by step. Patience is the name of the game and finding the right property or buyer takes patience and experience. Deana will offer a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service.
Being a lifetime resident of Hanover and West Creek Township, she is enthusiastic about the Real Estate Industry. She has been in Real Estate for over 20 years, having been a Customer Service Specialist, an agent, an owner, and now a Broker.
Not only does she love being a REALTOR®, but Deana loves the fact that it allows her to be active in Lake County 4-H, Zion United Church of Christ, Lake County Farm Bureau, Rotary Club of Lowell and numerous other organizations. Real Estate has also allowed Deana to be active in her Family Farm. She enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
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