Dyer Real Estate
Dyer is a city in the St. John Township of Lake County, and although it is a suburb of Chicago, it’s 17,000 residents enjoy living in a unique small town community that recently ranked #97 on CNN and Money Magazine’s "100 Best Places to Live in the USA" (Fishers, near Indianapolis was the only other city in Indiana to make the list). Residents of Dyer enjoy a pleasing landscape of lush rolling hills, easy access to everything that Chicago offers and many varied and exciting real estate options.
Dyer’ first permanent settlers arrived in the area in the early 1830’s. These settlers were mainly Prussian farmers, but also included a variety of tradesmen that supported the farming community which eventually took hold. Dyer was was formally incorporated in 1910, and the town helped address the rapidly expanding need for housing in Lake County, which was transforming from a farming community into a burgeoning industrial region. Dyer was initially divided into three districts (also called wards) and the local government consisted of a trustee from each of the 3 wards. The town was named after Martha Dyer, the wife of prominent early local landowner Aaron Hart.
Modern day Dyer has a variety of regionally and nationally acclaimed attractions and landmarks that make residents proud. Purdue University, a member of the Big Ten conference, is well known for it’s academics, arts and athletic programs, and is only 10 minutes from downtown Dyer. Other colleges within a short commute include Prairie State College and South Suburban college. Dyer enjoys convenient proximity to several modern transportation hubs, as Gary/Chicago International Airport sits only 11 miles away, and residents enjoy easy access to regional bus and rail that connects to Chicago and beyond.
Other local attractions and amenities include the the Dyer “Hometown Celebration” (a very popular local festival organized every September) and the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, which has trails that attract visitors and residents interested in hiking, mountain biking and nature observation. There is a well maintained golf course (Briar Ridge) nearby, and Balmoral Racetrack, Pleasant Hills Community Park, Liberty Memorial Park and Oak Ridge Prairie Park offer myriad recreational and entertainment opportunities.
Residents of Dyer will mention a dynamic list of reasons for choosing it as their home. Families will brag about the superb school system, while professionals who work in Chicago mention the easy commute to the city. Residents who enjoy the outdoors take advantage of Dyer’s outstanding parks and recreation department (kids love the new skate park!) while many simply say that it’s the small town atmosphere that has driven them to make their home here.
Dyer offers it’s residents a wide variety of housing options with neighborhoods ranging from quaint middle class to more upscale and affluent. In Dyer, the perfect housing option is right around the corner. Whether you are a first time home buyer, a growing family, an “Empty-Nester”, or somewhere in between- if you are considering making northwest Indiana your home, you owe it to yourself to come see why Dyer is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana. For all of your Dyer real estate needs, please feel free to contact AJ Fischer. With years of experience and a deep knowledge of the local housing market, AJ is a true specialist in Dyer real estate.
