Chicago · suburban

Zion

Far north Lake County city founded as a utopian theocratic community in 1901 — the grid streets are named after Bible passages. Illinois Beach State Park gives Zion one of the longest natural beaches on Lake Michigan. Most affordable Lake County market. Metra North Line access.

affordablelakefront

6/10

Schools

94 min

To Chicago

$238K

Median home

$9K

Annual tax

Walk score

24,570

Population

32.3

Median age

$65K

Median income

What stands out

·Illinois Beach State Park (Lake Michigan)
·Theocratic heritage — Bible-named streets
·Most affordable Lake County market
·Metra North Line

Nearby towns

Beach Park →Winthrop Harbor →Wadsworth →Waukegan →Pleasant Prairie, WI →Park City →

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