Best suburbs in Chicago
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- Population: 13,332
- Median home value: $394,500
- Median rental price: $1,398
- Top schools nearby: Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Riverside Brookfield Township High School (grade A), Park Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fenwick High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $394,500
- Median rental price: $1,398
- Top schools nearby: Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Riverside Brookfield Township High School (grade A), Park Junior High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fenwick High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#25. La Grange Park, Illinois
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- Population: 1,065
- Median home value: $1,027,400
- Median rental price: $1,388
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Lake Forest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $1,027,400
- Median rental price: $1,388
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Lake Forest High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#24. Bannockburn, Illinois
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- Population: 5,919
- Median home value: $722,300
- Median rental price: $1,845
- Top schools nearby: Lake Forest High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Middle School (grade A), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $722,300
- Median rental price: $1,845
- Top schools nearby: Lake Forest High School (grade A+), Lake Bluff Middle School (grade A), Lake Bluff Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#23. Lake Bluff, Illinois
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- Population: 9,225
- Median home value: $471,100
- Median rental price: $1,432
- Top schools nearby: Riverside Brookfield Township High School (grade A), A.F. Ames Elementary School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fenwick High School (grade A+), St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $471,100
- Median rental price: $1,432
- Top schools nearby: Riverside Brookfield Township High School (grade A), A.F. Ames Elementary School (grade A), Central Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Fenwick High School (grade A+), St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#22. Riverside, Illinois
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- Population: 11,131
- Median home value: $706,400
- Median rental price: $2,371
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Elm Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Nazareth Academy (grade A), Benet Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $706,400
- Median rental price: $2,371
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Elm Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Nazareth Academy (grade A), Benet Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#21. Burr Ridge, Illinois
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- Population: 53,834
- Median home value: $440,500
- Median rental price: $1,409
- Top schools nearby: Jones College Prep High School (grade A+), Oak Park & River Forest High School (grade A+), DeVry University Advantage Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: British International School of Chicago, South Loop (grade A+), Saint Ignatius College Prep (grade A+), The Chicago Academy for the Arts (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $440,500
- Median rental price: $1,409
- Top schools nearby: Jones College Prep High School (grade A+), Oak Park & River Forest High School (grade A+), DeVry University Advantage Academy High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: British International School of Chicago, South Loop (grade A+), Saint Ignatius College Prep (grade A+), The Chicago Academy for the Arts (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#20. Oak Park, Illinois
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- Population: 20,555
- Median home value: $488,800
- Median rental price: $1,453
- Top schools nearby: Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Rondout Elementary School (grade A+), Libertyville High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $488,800
- Median rental price: $1,453
- Top schools nearby: Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Rondout Elementary School (grade A+), Libertyville High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#19. Libertyville, Illinois
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- Population: 9,111
- Median home value: $580,400
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Carmel Catholic High School (grade A), St. Viator High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $580,400
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Carmel Catholic High School (grade A), St. Viator High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#18. Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
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- Population: 45,648
- Median home value: $516,900
- Median rental price: $1,843
- Top schools nearby: York Community High School (grade A+), Hawthorne Elementary School (grade A), Field Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Northridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Naperville Christian Academy (grade A+), Fenwick High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $516,900
- Median rental price: $1,843
- Top schools nearby: York Community High School (grade A+), Hawthorne Elementary School (grade A), Field Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Northridge Preparatory School (grade A+), Naperville Christian Academy (grade A+), Fenwick High School (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#17. Elmhurst, Illinois
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- Population: 30,209
- Median home value: $593,000
- Median rental price: $1,904
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $593,000
- Median rental price: $1,904
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#16. Highland Park, Illinois
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- Population: 23,499
- Median home value: $401,000
- Median rental price: $1,485
- Top schools nearby: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (grade A+), Naperville North High School (grade A+), Naperville Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Naperville Christian Academy (grade A+), St. Francis High School (grade A+), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $401,000
- Median rental price: $1,485
- Top schools nearby: Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (grade A+), Naperville North High School (grade A+), Naperville Central High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Naperville Christian Academy (grade A+), St. Francis High School (grade A+), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#15. Lisle, Illinois
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- Population: 11,244
- Median home value: $543,700
- Median rental price: $1,726
- Top schools nearby: Barrington High School (grade A+), Grove Avenue Elementary School (grade A+), Hough Street Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Elgin Academy (grade A+), The Einstein Academy (grade A+), Schaumburg Christian School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $543,700
- Median rental price: $1,726
- Top schools nearby: Barrington High School (grade A+), Grove Avenue Elementary School (grade A+), Hough Street Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Elgin Academy (grade A+), The Einstein Academy (grade A+), Schaumburg Christian School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#14. Barrington, Illinois
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- Population: 47,896
- Median home value: $590,600
- Median rental price: $1,950
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $590,600
- Median rental price: $1,950
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#13. Glenview, Illinois
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- Population: 27,801
- Median home value: $771,500
- Median rental price: $1,918
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Niles North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $771,500
- Median rental price: $1,918
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Niles North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#12. Wilmette, Illinois
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- Population: 7,907
- Median home value: $598,100
- Median rental price: $2,799
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Bannockburn School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $598,100
- Median rental price: $2,799
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Bannockburn School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#11. Lincolnshire, Illinois
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- Population: 13,557
- Median home value: $680,900
- Median rental price: $1,871
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Oak Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $680,900
- Median rental price: $1,871
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Oak Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#10. Western Springs, Illinois
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- Population: 19,173
- Median home value: $594,000
- Median rental price: $2,225
- Top schools nearby: Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Highland Park High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $594,000
- Median rental price: $2,225
- Top schools nearby: Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Highland Park High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#9. Deerfield, Illinois
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- Population: 4,007
- Median home value: $776,900
- Median rental price: $3,500
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $776,900
- Median rental price: $3,500
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#8. Riverwoods, Illinois
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- Population: 34,950
- Median home value: $621,600
- Median rental price: $1,998
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $621,600
- Median rental price: $1,998
- Top schools nearby: New Trier Township High School (grade A+), Glenbrook South High School (grade A+), Glenbrook North High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Roycemore School (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#7. Northbrook, Illinois
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- Population: 4,133
- Median home value: $683,900
- Median rental price: $961
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carmel Catholic High School (grade A), Schaumburg Christian School (grade A), St. Viator High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $683,900
- Median rental price: $961
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A), Prairie Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Carmel Catholic High School (grade A), Schaumburg Christian School (grade A), St. Viator High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#6. Kildeer, Illinois
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- Population: 26,750
- Median home value: $370,700
- Median rental price: $1,873
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Libertyville High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Christian Heritage Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $370,700
- Median rental price: $1,873
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Libertyville High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+), Christian Heritage Academy (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#5. Vernon Hills, Illinois
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- Population: 42,934
- Median home value: $380,700
- Median rental price: $1,988
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Buffalo Grove High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $380,700
- Median rental price: $1,988
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Deerfield High School (grade A+), Buffalo Grove High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), North Shore Country Day (grade A+), Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#4. Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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- Population: 17,169
- Median home value: $962,700
- Median rental price: $1,875
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Westmont High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $962,700
- Median rental price: $1,875
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Lyons Township High School (grade A+), Westmont High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: St. Laurence High School (grade A+), Trinity High School (grade A), Nazareth Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#3. Hinsdale, Illinois
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- Population: 8,279
- Median home value: $721,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+), Carmel Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $721,100
- Median rental price: $3,501
- Top schools nearby: Adlai E. Stevenson High School (grade A+), Vernon Hills High School (grade A+), Lake Zurich High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Lake Forest Academy (grade A+), Rochelle Zell Jewish High School (grade A+), Carmel Catholic High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
#2. Long Grove, Illinois
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- Population: 8,658
- Median home value: $570,600
- Median rental price: $1,126
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Westmont High School (grade A+), Walker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Nazareth Academy (grade A), Benet Academy (grade A), Hinsdale Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
- Median home value: $570,600
- Median rental price: $1,126
- Top schools nearby: Hinsdale Central High School (grade A+), Westmont High School (grade A+), Walker School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Nazareth Academy (grade A), Benet Academy (grade A), Hinsdale Adventist Academy (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Clarendon Hills, Illinois
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