Chicago · exurban

Cortland

DeKalb County suburb right on the Kane County line — Hiawatha CUSD schools, newer subdivisions, and the character of a town still figuring out growth. NIU is 10 minutes away; Aurora is 40 minutes. Growing bedroom community with lower DeKalb County taxes.

suburbangrowingfamilyvalue

7/10

Schools

129 min

To Chicago

$305K

Median home

$5K

Annual tax

Walk score

What stands out

·Hiawatha CUSD 426
·Northern Illinois University proximity
·Route 30 / I-88 access

Nearby towns

Maple Park →Big Rock →Elburn →Hampshire →Sandwich →Sugar Grove →

Is Cortland right for your family?

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