Lake County, Illinois
Zion Real Estate and Local Guide
Zion is a Lake County city on Lake Michigan near the Wisconsin border, founded in 1900 as a planned religious community with streets named for biblical figures. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Zion best.
About the area
Living in Zion, IL
The city was founded in 1900 by John Alexander Dowie as a planned utopian community and named after Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
The housing market
Homes in Zion
- About 56% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 62.1% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $179,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Zion home
Illinois Beach State Park
State park stretching about 6.5 miles along Lake Michigan with beaches, camping, and diverse ecosystems
Shiloh House
The 25-room mansion built by city founder John Alexander Dowie, home to the Zion Historical Society
North Point Marina
One of the largest marinas in the Great Lakes region, on Lake Michigan near Zion
Illinois Beach State Park
Offers camping, hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and picnic areas along Lake Michigan
Zion Park District
Operates local parks including Shiloh Park with sports fields, playgrounds, and a golf course
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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.