South Holland

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South Holland, IL Area Guide

A quiet suburb south of Chicago

Suburban Rural Diverse Affordable Scenic Riverside

Located about 22 miles south of Chicago’s Loop, South Holland is a scenic village in Thornton Township. South Holland’s history dates back to the 1800s, when the area was first settled by immigrants from the Netherlands. Today, South Holland is regarded for its community values, quiet atmosphere, and natural beauty.

South Holland residents enjoy a broad range of recreational opportunities at many nearby parks, including Veterans Memorial Park, Gouwens Park, and Wampum Lake Woods. The Little Calumet River runs through the village as well, serving as a great fishing spot, as well as a scenic backdrop for hikes and picnics alike.

Although South Holland is largely residential, East 162nd Street is the village’s main commercial thoroughfare, boasting a slew of restaurants, shops, and services in the center of the community. Many of the apartments and houses available for rent in South Holland are within minutes of a major highway, including I-94 and I-294, making commuting from the village simple.

Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

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

Some Transit

32 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 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

Madison School

Public

Grades K-5

Eisenhower School

Public

Grades K-5

Mckinley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Mckinley Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Echo School

Public

Grades K-12

MacArthur/Echo Elementary

Public

Grades K-12

Thornwood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Echo School

Public

Grades K-12

MacArthur/Echo Elementary

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sand Ridge Nature Center
  • Clayhole Woods
  • Camp Shabbona Woods
  • Green Lake Woods
  • Wampum Lake Woods

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare 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.