everything you need to know about Bolingbrook, il
Everything You Need to Know About Bolingbrook, IL | Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global
74,800+Population
Will & DuPageCounties
1965Incorporated
60440 / 60490Zip Codes
28 miTo Downtown Chicago

The Story

About Bolingbrook

The first settlement in what is now Bolingbrook dates to 1831, though the area remained a collection of informal, unincorporated farming villages for more than 130 years. Modern Bolingbrook began to take shape during the 1950s housing boom, with early neighborhoods like Westbury and Colonial Village, and the village officially incorporated on October 6, 1965, along Historic Route 66. Jack Leonard, the village's first president, initially served double duty as part-time police chief as well — the police "station" was a spare bedroom in his home, and the patrol car was kept in his garage.

The village's name means "a brook flowing through a hollow," and its motto, "A place to grow," has proven accurate: Bolingbrook grew from about 7,000 residents in 1970 to over 37,000 by 1980, and today stands at nearly 75,000, making it the second-largest village in Illinois. The village is home to the corporate headquarters of Ulta Beauty and WeatherTech, among two dozen companies based there.

Real Estate

The Bolingbrook Housing Market

Bolingbrook's housing stock reflects six decades of steady suburban growth, with established neighborhoods throughout the village built from the 1960s onward. Buyers are typically drawn by the village's corporate job base, extensive shopping and dining, and direct access to the I-55 corridor into Chicago.

Home values shift block by block. The team builds every comparative market analysis using a verified methodology — a 1-mile radius, comparable square footage within 20%, matching bed and bath count, and similar age, garage, and basement — so Bolingbrook buyers and sellers get a number they can trust, not a computer-generated estimate. Call or text 630-912-9129 for current, verified Bolingbrook market data.

Market Data

Current Bolingbrook Market Data

Education

Schools in Bolingbrook

Bolingbrook's size and location along the Will-DuPage county line mean the village is served by several districts, so the exact one depends on the neighborhood.

  • Valley View Community Unit School District 365U covers most of the village.
  • Other portions of Bolingbrook fall within Indian Prairie CUSD 204, Plainfield School District 202, Naperville CUSD 203, Woodridge School District 68, and Community High School District 99.

Outdoors

Parks & Recreation

Bolingbrook's recreational facilities include some of the more distinctive amenities in Will County.

  • Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park and the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Complex.
  • Bolingbrook Golf Club, among the village's public recreation options.

Around Town

Things to Do, Dining & Shopping

Bolingbrook's retail and entertainment scene centers on one of the largest shopping destinations in the southwest suburbs.

  • The Promenade Bolingbrook — an outdoor shopping and entertainment complex with more than 60 shops and 12 eateries, anchored by Macy's, Barnes & Noble, H&M, and a freestanding, two-story Bass Pro Shops complete with a waterfall.
  • The Promenade also hosts community events including the annual Taste of Bolingbrook, car shows each July and September, and weekly farmers markets through the summer and early fall.

Getting Around

Location & Commute

Bolingbrook sits about 28 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, spanning Will and DuPage counties along the I-55 corridor — the same Historic Route 66 path the village was originally built along.

Local Expertise

Buying or Selling in Bolingbrook?

Steve Roake & Kimberly Genovese work with buyers and sellers throughout Bolingbrook and the I-55 corridor, applying the team's verified comp methodology to one of the largest and most established villages in Will County.

  • 615+Transactions Closed
  • $113M+Sales Volume
  • 101%*List-to-Sale Ratio
  • 2003Licensed Since

*Based on the last 47 sold listings, averaging 101% of list price at 24.85 days on market — well ahead of the broader MLS average of 97.7% at 56 days. Sellers who followed the team's recommended starting price saw even stronger results: 103.7% of list at just 13 days to contract, compared to 101.6% at 28 days for the 12 who listed above it. (Figures as of Aug 2026.)

Call or Text the Team: 630-912-9129

FAQ

Bolingbrook Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bolingbrook, IL a good place to buy a home?
Bolingbrook is the second-largest village in Illinois, home to corporate headquarters including Ulta Beauty and WeatherTech, with a family-friendly atmosphere and easy access to Chicago via I-55.
What school district serves Bolingbrook, IL?
Bolingbrook is served by several districts depending on the neighborhood, most commonly Valley View Community Unit School District 365U, along with portions covered by Indian Prairie CUSD 204, Plainfield School District 202, Naperville CUSD 203, Woodridge School District 68, and Community High School District 99.
How far is Bolingbrook from downtown Chicago?
Bolingbrook is approximately 28 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, spanning Will and DuPage counties along the I-55 corridor.
What is Bolingbrook, IL known for?
Bolingbrook is known for The Promenade Bolingbrook, a major outdoor shopping and entertainment complex, its corporate headquarters for Ulta Beauty and WeatherTech, and its status as the second-largest village in Illinois.
Who should I contact to buy or sell a home in Bolingbrook, IL?
Steve Roake & Kimberly Genovese of Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global serve the Chicago southwest suburbs and the I-55 corridor. Call or text 630-912-9129 for a verified market analysis.