Sauk Village

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Sauk Village, IL Area Guide

Small-town living outside the big-city bustle

Affordable Diverse Suburban Residential Remote Accessible Commuter Quiet

Situated about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, Sauk Village is a predominantly residential area on the outskirts of one of the nation’s largest cities. Sauk Village offers residents a quiet place to come home to after a day spent in the bustling city. Sauk Village is convenient to a number of natural amenities, including Plum Creek Forest Preserve, Brownwell Woods, and Wampum Lake Woods, where residents can unwind, get active, and reconnect with nature.

Just minutes from the Illinois-Indiana border, Sauk Village is close to the extensive retailers in Southlake Mall as well as the exciting games and attractions at Jak’s Warehouse and Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Golfing options are plentiful near Sauk Village, with Longwood Golf Course, Glenwoodie Golf Club, and Briar Ridge Country Club all located within close proximity. Centered on Sauk Trail and Illinois 394, Sauk Village affords residents easy commutes and travels to Downtown Chicago.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Sauk Village, IL is $907 for a studio, $1,180 for one bedroom, $1,468 for two bedrooms, and $2,115 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sauk Village has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,180/month
702 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sauk Village, IL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

27 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Strassburg Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Wagoner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Rickover Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
  • Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
  • Central Park Wetlands
  • Wampum Lake Woods
  • Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.