Blue Island, IL

Blue Island is a small town located in Cook County, Illinois. The population of Blue Island was 17,969 as of the 2010 census. The town is bordered by the city of Chicago to the north and west, unincorporated Cook County to the south, and Lake Michigan to the east.

The history of Blue Island can be traced back to 1837 when John Kinzie and his family settled on what is now known as Kinzie Street. In 1853, James Larkin purchased 160 acres from the state of Illinois for $1,000 and founded Larkinville. The community that would eventually become Blue Island began to develop in earnest after World War II when veterans returned home and started buying homes in the area. Today, Blue Island is a thriving community with a diverse mix of people from all over the world.

Real estate in Blue Island is primarily made up of single-family homes and condos. There are also a number of apartments available for rent in the town. The average price for a home in Blue Island was $269,000 as of September 2016 according to Zillow data. Condos are also becoming increasingly popular in Blue Island with an average price tag of $239,000 per unit according to Zillow data.

One thing that makes living in Blue Island so special is its proximity to some amazing attractions such as Millennium Park, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, Wrigley Field and more! There are also plenty of shopping options available including major department stores like Macy's and Sears as well as specialty stores like Anthropologie and JCPenney's outlet store located within walking distance from most homes in town!