How Walkable is Tinley Park, IL?
Affordable and car-dependent, Tinley Park near Chicago, IL scores a 35 on the Walk Score scale. The village anchors the south suburban corridor with a Metra station and a compact commercial core near Oak Park Avenue.
Walkability in the Chicago area
Tinley Park's 35 is below the metro average of 77 but edges above its southwest neighbors: Mokena (23), New Lenox (24), and Frankfort (19) all score lower. Schaumburg (43) and Elgin (43) offer more walkability to the north and west.
Metra's Rock Island line stops in Tinley Park, providing direct commuter access to downtown Chicago. The 80th Avenue station area and Oak Park Avenue corridor concentrate some commercial activity in a walkable pattern. Beyond those nodes, the village follows standard postwar suburban development with separated land uses.
What a Walk Score of 35 means
Tinley Park's Walk Score of 35 places it in the "Car-Dependent" category. A few pockets near the station and main commercial strip offer walkable errands, but most residents drive for daily needs. Transit is Metra-focused with limited Pace bus coverage. The bike score of 42 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure) reflects limited dedicated cycling routes.
Why do buyers choose Tinley Park?
Tinley Park is one of the most affordable suburbs with Metra access, with the typical home costing $331,084. About 48% of homes sell above asking, with 44 days on market and prices up 5% year over year. The 252 sales in the period indicate a large, active market. For comparison, nearby Frankfort costs $629,585 with an even lower Walk Score of 19.
Buyers choosing Tinley Park accept car dependence in exchange for south suburban affordability plus Metra commuting. The price-to-walkability ratio is more favorable here than in Frankfort, Mokena, or New Lenox: buyers get more pedestrian access per dollar. The tradeoff versus the more walkable northwest suburbs (Schaumburg, Arlington Heights) is primarily geographic preference. Tinley Park buyers typically work on the south side of the metro or prefer the south suburban corridor's character.
| Location | Walk Score | Bike Score | Transit Score | Median sale price | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinley Park | 35 | 42 | -- | $331,084 | 44 days |
| Northbrook | 35 | 44 | 16 | $791,104 | 41 days |
| Roselle | 35 | 58 | 16 | $441,779 | 43 days |
| Hoffman Estates | 35 | 55 | -- | $424,787 | 44 days |
| Naperville | 34 | 45 | 12 | $631,684 | 46 days |
| St. Charles | 37 | 50 | -- | $454,772 | 43 days |
Limited to neighborhoods with at least 10 home sales in the period.
All data comes from Redfin and represents a three-month rolling average ending July 2026. This article has been generated, in whole or in part, using generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology, with input from Redfin head of economics research Chen Zhao. While efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, you should independently verify all data, facts, and citations contained in this article before relying on it for any purpose. This information is not a substitute for advice from a real estate agent, financial advisor, or other licensed professional. Check the Redfin Data Center for additional in-depth housing market data.
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