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Kildeer, Illinois

Village · Population 4,554 · #350 in Illinois
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About Kildeer

Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Kildeer is a small town counting 4,554 people who proudly call it home.

Kildeer holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,057 residents per square mile.

What Makes Kildeer Unique

  • The only place in America named Kildeer — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Kildeer

  • Ancho & Agave — mexican
  • Chicago Culinary Kitchen — burger
  • Cooper's Hawk — american
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • Tokio Sake — jamaican
  • Biaggi's — italian
  • California Pizza Kitchen — pizza
  • First Watch — american
  • Gianni's Cafe — italian (café)
  • La Hacienda De Los Fernandez — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kildeer

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)4,554
Rank in state#350 of 1,294
Land area4.31 sq mi
Density1,057/sq mi
Coordinates42.1814, -88.0489

🗺️ Map of Kildeer