Cook County, Illinois
Countryside Real Estate and Local Guide
A small city in Cook County southwest of Chicago that grew rapidly as a postwar suburb and was officially incorporated in 1960. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Countryside best.
About the area
Living in Countryside, IL
The Marx Brothers ran a chicken farm near Joliet Road and La Grange Road around 1917 before the venture failed.
The housing market
Homes in Countryside
- About 71% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 43% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $330,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Countryside home
Countryside Plaza
A shopping center that draws regional retail traffic
Countryside Park
An 11-acre park with ball diamonds, a soccer field, a skate park, and courts
Ideal Park
Neighborhood park on 58th Street with lighted courts, ball diamonds, and a walking path
Neighborhoods
Countryside areas to know
LaGrange Terrace
The area's first residential subdivision, built in 1947
Edgewood Park
Subdivision developed in the 1950s during postwar suburban expansion
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.