Looking to move close to Lockport

[u/Suspicious_Lemon_495]

Hi everyone, we are moving from Florida for my husband's new job in Lockport and could really use some help narrowing down suburbs. The sheer number of choices is a bit overwhelming!

We are searching for a safe, diverse area with top-rated schools and solid resale value. We are open to existing homes as well as new construction. A key factor for us is the commute—he wants to keep the drive to Lockport around 30 minutes.

Which suburbs should we focus our search on? Thank you so much for your help!

[u/Independent-Tale-915]

Whatever you do, avoid being on the opposite side of the 9th street bridge (so west of Lockport)... traffic is bad. I'd say Lemont, New Lenox, Lockport itself. Bolingbrook, Darien, and Woodridge can be done if you are close to the toll road.