Moving to Orland Park, Illinois: A South Suburban Relocation Guide

Orland Park, Illinois is the south suburbs’ most complete community package — a large, diverse village of over 58,000 residents that delivers exceptional schools, two Metra lines, regional retail anchored by Orland Square Mall, a thriving restaurant scene, and some of the lowest crime rates in Cook County. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in Illinois, Orland Park commands a premium in the south suburban market that is fully earned. If Tinley Park is the south suburbs’ crown jewel for community character, Orland Park is its rival for overall quality and completeness — and the two communities together define the pinnacle of what south suburban living can offer.

Two Metra Lines: Orland Park’s Transit Advantage

Most south suburban communities are served by one Metra line. Orland Park is served by two — an extraordinary advantage for commuters with different destination needs:

• Metra Rock Island District — 153rd Street and 179th Street stations; service to LaSalle Street Station in the Loop. Peak commutes approximately 50–65 minutes.
• Metra SouthWest Service (SWS) — Orland Park and Palos Park stations (the SWS station is near the Orland Park/Palos border); service to Union Station in the Loop. Peak commutes approximately 50–65 minutes.

LaSalle Street and Union Station serve different parts of the Loop and different transit connections. Having both lines accessible means Orland Park residents can choose the most convenient route for their specific workplace — a genuine quality-of-life advantage over single-line communities.

Retail, Dining, and Amenities

Orland Square Mall anchors a sprawling retail corridor along LaGrange Road (U.S. Route 45) and 159th Street that includes virtually every major national retailer, dozens of restaurants, specialty stores, and entertainment options. For south suburban residents, this concentration of retail within the community eliminates the need to drive to the city or northern suburbs for major shopping.

Beyond the mall, Orland Park has an extensive and growing restaurant scene — from local independents to national chains — concentrated along its major commercial corridors. The community’s size and purchasing power support a dining landscape that most smaller south suburban communities cannot sustain.

Housing Market

Orland Park’s housing spans a wide range, reflecting decades of development and the community’s size:

• Townhomes and condos — $200,000–$320,000; popular with first-time buyers and downsizers
• Entry and mid-range single-family — $280,000–$440,000; ranches, split-levels, and colonials from multiple eras
• Premium subdivisions — $440,000–$700,000+; larger newer-construction homes in the village’s more desirable developments

Orland Park sits in Cook County, which some buyers perceive as a tax disadvantage relative to Will County communities. In practice, the actual tax bill difference for comparable homes is often smaller than buyers expect — and the premium quality of life that Orland Park delivers generally justifies any modest tax differential.

Schools

Orland Park’s high school students are served by Consolidated High School District 230 — one of the most highly regarded high school districts in the south suburban area. Most Orland Park students attend Carl Sandburg High School, located within the village. District 230 is consistently recognized for academic achievement and extracurricular programming. Elementary students attend schools in Orland School District 135 or other elementary districts depending on address.

Safety

Orland Park has very low crime rates — among the lowest in Cook County and competitive with the safest communities in the Chicago metropolitan area. This safety profile is a primary driver of the community’s sustained demand and premium pricing.

Who Moves to Orland Park?

• Families seeking the complete package: schools, safety, parks, transit, and amenities
• Chicago professionals discovering that Orland Park quality of life rivals the north suburbs at a fraction of the price
• Move-up buyers from across the south suburbs who have made Orland Park their long-term goal
• Downsizers from larger Orland Park homes or from northern suburbs seeking active-adult living with community infrastructure

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