Moving to Deerfield, IL
Deerfield is in Lake County, Illinois. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.
Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Deerfield at a glance
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Lake
- Typical home value
- $662,000 (+7.6% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Deerfield: taxes compared
Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator compares towns at your own income and home price. Deerfield will be added once its tax rates are sourced.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Deerfield schools
Public school district(s): Deerfield SD 109; Township HSD 113
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Illinois Report Card (Illinois State Board of Education).
Commuting from Deerfield
- Metra MD-N from Deerfield to Chicago Union Station: 45 min–59 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 1 hr 10 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 40 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Deerfield
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Deerfield that fit.
Nearby towns
- Lake Forest, IL · Lake County
- Lake Bluff, IL · Lake County
- Libertyville, IL · Lake County
- Gurnee, IL · Lake County
- Waukegan, IL · Lake County
- Highland Park, IL · Lake County
Thinking about Deerfield?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Deerfield and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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