Welcome home to Downers Grove. The village of Downers was established in 1832 by Pierce Downer and is located in DuPage County. With its historic past, schools, parks, a mix of old and new affordable housing, Downers Grove is in top 50 best places to live and buy a home in IL. Considered by Forbes to be one of the friendliest towns in America!
Schooling in Downers Grove is excellent and offers lots of opportunities for a great education. Boasting 12 public elementary schools, two middles schools, and two high schools. Downers Grove North is ranked 39th and South is ranked 67th out of 659 high schools in IL. As of 2015 District 99 boasted SAT score 2 points above the average in IL.
Bordered by Interstates 355 (west), 88 (north), and 55 (south), Downers Grove sits approximately 25 miles west of Chicago. It is an easy commute to Downtown form any of it's three Metra stops (Belmont, Main St, Fairview). Its a 50 minute commute to the loop or 25 minutes on the express. There are two major airports within a 40 minute drive (O'Hare, Midway) offering non-stop flights to just about anywhere in the world. Along with Uber/Lyft, car service access, and AmTrak you are globally connected for business or personal travel.
Downtown Downers Grove is a bustling, bright, and full of life. There is a Library, Post Office, Fire and Police Station, Hospital (Good Sam, 5 minutes from DT), and City Govt offices. DT also hosts entertainment, ice festival, farmers markets, art fairs, Christmas walk, car shows, as well as many other events (seasonally permitting). Its also host to many locally owned business, Busy Bee Bakery and eateries in a suburban setting with a home town feel. It is also the home to our Real Estate Brokerage located at 5122 Main St. Stop in and say hi!
Downers Grove is home to over 6 large parks and many smaller areas, with approximately 600 acres, and a facilities where you can find about any sport or activity you or your children would like to participate in. Downers Grove is also the home of Panther Jr Football & Cheer (53rd season) and the DG Dragons. There are many gym and work out facilities located in and within minutes of Downers Grove.
With amazing residents, schools, block parties, social activities, and entertainment, Downers Grove will deliver an amazing living and family experience. If you would like more information or a market report please let us know and we will be happy to provide a confidential report to you.