Everything You Need to Know About Romeoville, IL | Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global
40,900+Population
Will CountyCounty
1895Incorporated
60446 / 60491Zip Codes
26 miTo Downtown Chicago

The Story

About Romeoville

Romeoville's area was first settled on September 14, 1835, on Isle a la Cache, a small island in the Des Plaines River. The settlement was originally called "Romeo," a twin and rival community to neighboring "Juliet." When Juliet was renamed Joliet in 1845 to honor explorer Louis Jolliet, Romeo acknowledged the busted romance by becoming "Romeoville," officially incorporating as a village on January 19, 1895.

Romeoville and Joliet share the nickname "Stone City," reflecting the area's once-thriving limestone quarries — the Illinois State Capitol building, completed in 1888, is made entirely of Romeoville limestone. The village stayed small for decades, with just 147 residents in 1950, until the 1957 Hampton Park subdivision development sparked rapid growth. Romeoville has since grown more than 85% since 2000, now home to distribution centers and corporate offices alongside Lewis University.

Real Estate

The Romeoville Housing Market

Romeoville's housing stock reflects decades of steady growth since the 1957 Hampton Park development, with continued subdivisions built through the 1990s and 2000s. Buyers are typically drawn by the village's strong distribution and logistics job base, Valley View schools, and direct access to I-55 and I-355 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 Romeoville buyers and sellers get a number they can trust, not a computer-generated estimate. Call or text 630-912-9129 for current, verified Romeoville market data.

Market Data

Current Romeoville Market Data

Education

Schools in Romeoville

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U serves most of Romeoville and Bolingbrook, plus portions of Plainfield and Lockport. Formed in 1972, the district enrolls more than 18,000 students across 20 schools.

  • Romeoville High School (the Spartans), opened in 1963, is located within the village.

Outdoors

Parks & Recreation

Romeoville's outdoor recreation centers on the Des Plaines River and the village's original settlement site.

  • Isle a la Cache Museum — located on the small island where Romeoville was first settled in 1835, with exhibits on the region's fur-trade era.
  • Access to the Des Plaines River corridor and the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor trail system.

Around Town

Things to Do, Dining & Shopping

Romeoville is home to a well-known university and a longtime regional dining landmark.

  • Lewis University — founded on the edge of town in the 1930s, home to Lewis University Airport.
  • White Fence Farm — a longtime local restaurant landmark drawing visitors from across the region.

Getting Around

Location & Commute

Romeoville sits about 26 miles southwest of downtown Chicago near Interstates 55 and 355, along Illinois Route 53 (historic U.S. Route 66). A Metra Heritage Corridor station in the village provides rail service into Chicago.

Local Expertise

Buying or Selling in Romeoville?

Steve Roake & Kimberly Genovese work with buyers and sellers throughout Romeoville and greater Will County, applying the team's verified comp methodology to one of the area's fastest-growing distribution and logistics hubs.

  • 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

Romeoville Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romeoville, IL a good place to buy a home?
Romeoville has grown more than 85% since 2000, driven by its distribution and logistics job base, the Valley View school system, and easy access to Chicago via I-55, I-355, and Metra.
What school district serves Romeoville, IL?
Valley View Community Unit School District 365U serves most of Romeoville and Bolingbrook, enrolling more than 18,000 students across 20 schools, including Romeoville High School (the Spartans) within the village.
How far is Romeoville from downtown Chicago?
Romeoville is approximately 26 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, near Interstates 55 and 355, with Metra Heritage Corridor rail service connecting to the city.
What is Romeoville, IL known for?
Romeoville shares the nickname "Stone City" with neighboring Joliet for its historic limestone quarries — the Illinois State Capitol building is made entirely of Romeoville limestone — along with its origin story as the rival settlement to Joliet (once called Juliet), Lewis University, and the longtime local landmark White Fence Farm.
Who should I contact to buy or sell a home in Romeoville, IL?
Steve Roake & Kimberly Genovese of Constellation Home Sales | Freedom Group Global serve Will County and the Chicago southwest suburbs. Call or text 630-912-9129 for a verified market analysis.

Explore Nearby Communities