Why Live in Union
Union is a small-town community located 64 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, surrounded by farmland and known for its iconic water tower and the Illinois Railway Museum. The neighborhood features a mix of ranch-style, Colonial revival, and Tudor cottage homes, primarily built in the early to mid-1900s, with larger properties and modern traditional homes found eastward near nature preserves. Union's central area offers local dining options like Checker’s II and Clasen’s Tavern, and grocery shopping at Sullivan’s Foods 2.5 miles west or larger chains like Walmart 10 miles east. Students attend highly rated schools such as Locust Elementary School and Marengo Community High School. Attractions include Veteran’s Park with its playground and picnic pavilion, and the Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, which offers over 5 miles of trails and a fishing pond. Golf enthusiasts can visit Crystal Woods Golf Club 8 miles away. Major roads like U.S. Grant Memorial Highway and Illinois Route 176 provide easy access to the larger McHenry County area, with O’Hare International Airport 45 miles west by downtown Chicago and Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital 11 miles east.
Home Trends in Union, IL
On average, homes in Union, IL sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Union, IL over the last 12 months is $280,000, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$280,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$302,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$307,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-19%