{"id":19130,"date":"2013-10-22T03:12:55","date_gmt":"2013-10-22T10:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=19130"},"modified":"2013-10-22T03:12:55","modified_gmt":"2013-10-22T10:12:55","slug":"the-10-best-cities-in-illinois","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/the-10-best-cities-in-illinois\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Places To Live In Illinois, US"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Embed Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/the-10-best-cities-in-illinois\/\">The 10 Best Cities in Illinois<\/a><textarea style=\"width: 587px;height: 100px\"> By Movoto Real Estate<\/textarea><br \/>\nHere at <a title=\"Movoto Real Estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movoto Real Estate<\/a>, we\u2019ve been ranking cities all over the country\u2014and many times, even discussing places as far away as London or the Mushroom Kingdom. So we thought, why not bring it a little closer to home and really focus in the best cities in one state in particular?<br \/>\nWe started out with <a title=\"The 10 Best Cities in Michigan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/t10-best-cities-in-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michigan<\/a>, delighting Midlanders and today, we\u2019re moving on to the Land of Lincoln\u2014the great state of Illinois.<br \/>\nSo if you\u2019re thinking about moving to Illinois, look no further than these 10 cities, the cream of the crop when it comes to places to live.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Northbrook Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/northbrook-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northbrook<\/a><\/li>\n<li>City of <a title=\"Highland Park Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/highland-park-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highland Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Glenview Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/glenview-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glenview<\/a><\/li>\n<li>City of <a title=\"Park Ridge Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/park-ridge-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Park Ridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li>City of <a title=\"Elmhurst Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/elmhurst-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmhurst<\/a><\/li>\n<li>City of <a title=\"Wheaton Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/wheaton-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wheaton<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Arlington Heights Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/arlington-heights-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arlington Heights<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Downers Grove Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/downers-grove-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downers Grove<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Palatine Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/palatine-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palatine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Village of <a title=\"Mount Prospect Homes for Sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/mount-prospect-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Prospect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I know what you\u2019re thinking\u2014where is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicago<\/a>? I know! But when it comes to actually living in a city, not just hopping by for a weekend, the Windy City might just blow over some of the necessities.<\/p>\n<h2>What Makes A Great Illinois City?<\/h2>\n<p>In order to come up with this list of Illinois besties, we narrowed our search down to six criteria.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amenities (shopping, dining, entertainment, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Cost of living (percent above or below state average)<\/li>\n<li>Crime (percent above or below state average)<\/li>\n<li>Education (high school graduation rate compared to state average)<\/li>\n<li>Employment (income and unemployment compared to state average)<\/li>\n<li>Home value (percent above or below state average)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We started out with the 50 largest cities and townships in Illinois and ranked each of them with a score of 1 to 50 with the criteria above (1 being the best.) Then, each city was averaged and given an overall Big Deal Score. The lower the number, the higher it ranked, and ultimately, the better for residents and potential residents alike.<br \/>\nSo what exactly makes each city so special? Keep reading to find out why each of these cities made our list, starting with the Best City in Illinois, Northbrook.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Village of Northbrook<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19147\" title=\"Village of Northbrook - Places to Live in Illinois\" alt=\"Village of Northbrook - Places to Live in Illinois\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2013\/10\/15.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"440\" \/><br \/>\nTo paint a picture of just how idyllic and quaint Northbrook is, we should start by saying that it is, in fact, called the Village of Northbrook, and the town is dotted with old buildings like the Village Hall and parks like the Village Green. It just sounds cute.<\/p>\n<p>You know what else sounds good about Northbrook? Their education system. Northbrook came in first here, 15 percent higher than the rest of Illinois when it comes to high school graduation rates. But that shouldn\u2019t be a surprise, really, with the quintessential Glenbrook North High School\u2014one of the main places used to film the teen classic, \u201cFerris Bueller\u2019s Day Off\u201d. In fact, director John Hughes even attended Gleenbrook North himself.<br \/>\nIt really is no wonder Northbrook came in first on the list\u2014the real wonder is, why hadn\u2019t we heard about this place sooner?<\/p>\n<h2>2. City of Highland Park<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19148\" title=\"City of Highland Park - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"City of Highland Park - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/2.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nJust outside of Chicago, Highland Park has all of the benefits of the big city, but none of the hassles. And if you don\u2019t want to venture into Chicago to get your kicks, Highland Park has more than enough to offer. The downtown district is abuzz with restaurant goers and shoppers, and once a year the Ravinia Festival takes over, turning the city into a mecca for music lovers, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra who have been playing in Highland Park since the 1930s.<\/p>\n<p>And while you\u2019re downtown, you won\u2019t need to worry about watching your back\u2014Highland Park came in first in safety, with a crime rate 56 percent below the Illinois average. And perhaps not surprisingly, with famous houses like the Willits House by Frank Lloyd Wright dotting the streets, Highland Park came in first when it comes to home values in Chicago\u2014their home values are 221 percent higher than the Illinois average. Way to go, Highland Park.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Village of Glenview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19149\" title=\"Village of Glenview - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Village of Glenview - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/3.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nGlenview, that\u2019s G-L-E-N-V-I-E-W, as I\u2019m sure any one of their well-educated first-graders would be happy to tell you. That\u2019s because Glenview scored well, firstly because of its stellar education system, with a high school graduation rate 13 percent higher than the rest of Illinois, but it did not stop impressing us there. Glenview has an average household income of over $107,000\u201485 percent higher than the rest of the state\u2014a low crime rate, and high home values.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the best towns for families and children. There is the Park Center, one of the largest community centers in Illinois, there are trails for biking and walking in The Grove, and a wonderful children\u2019s museum for all your little geniuses in training.<\/p>\n<h2>4. City of Park Ridge<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19150\" title=\"City of Park Ridge - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"City of Park Ridge - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2013\/10\/45.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"444\" \/><br \/>\nPark Ridge was originally called Pennyville to honor George Penny, a businessman who owned a local brickyard. But over the years, the town took a more logical leap and named it Park Ridge, because\u2026 it lies on a ridge.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, logical may not be a bad way to sum up a Park Ridge resident\u2014after all, this town was the birthplace of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Was it due to the city\u2019s stellar educational system that Hillary has come so far? Perhaps their crime rate\u201447 percent lower than the rest of Illinois?<br \/>\nMaybe. But we think it is more that Park Ridge is just an all-around nice town. It is home to the nationally known Pickwick Theater\u2014an old art deco building that is now home to movies, plays, and events. And at Maine East High School, football, cheerleading, and a refreshingly wholesome school spirit still reign.<\/p>\n<h2>5. City of Elmhurst<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19151\" title=\"Elmhurst - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Elmhurst - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/5.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nAside from being the birthplace of one of God\u2019s gifts to men, Keebler cookies, Elmhurst is also a sort of cultural mini-mecca. Residents in Elmhurst have the luxury of stopping by the Theatre Historical Society of America and the highly rated Elmhurst Art Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Just like the art at the museum, Elmhurst looks pretty good on paper too. It has a low crime rate, a great education system, and an average household income of $85,000\u201448 percent higher than the rest of Illinois.<\/p>\n<h2>6. City of Wheaton<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19152\" title=\"Wheaton - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Wheaton - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2013\/10\/65.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"470\" \/><br \/>\nIt is a good indication of a town\u2019s standing when it is featured in a magazine simply called Money. And that is just where Wheaton was named in a recent listing of 25 highest earning towns in the United States\u2014and with an average annual income of over $86,000, it\u2019s no wonder.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps it is because Wheaton residents grow up with such stellar educations that they make such top dollar salaries as adults? Their high school graduation rates, after all, are 13 percent higher than the rest of the state. The town is also home to three college campuses, including Wheaton College, a public library that ranks among the best in the nation. And if studying isn\u2019t your cup of tea, not to worry\u2014Wheaton has plenty to offer in terms of outdoor activities, from parks and golf courses galore, to the Dupage Fairgrounds, to the Town Square Shopping Center.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Village of Arlington Heights<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19153\" title=\"Arlington Heights - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Arlington Heights - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/7.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nArlington Heights is a wonderful place to call home. It is an even better place to own a home. That\u2019s because the home values in this town are 102 percent higher than the rest of Illinois, and only getting higher. So\u2014great news if you live in Arlington Heights and you own a home. For those looking to buy a home in Arlington Heights? Well, residents here make about 30 percent more than residents elsewhere in the state, so you\u2019ll probably be able to afford it.<\/p>\n<p>Arlington Heights is booming right now\u2014especially downtown with its expansion of condos, businesses, and delicious restaurants\u2014Asian food in particular. Sun Shui for sushi, anyone?<\/p>\n<h2>8. Village of Downers Grove<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19154\" title=\"Village of Downers Grove - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Village of Downers Grove - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/sites\/2\/2013\/10\/84.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"440\" \/><br \/>\nTalk about a misnomer\u2014Downers Grove is anything but a downer, as recently ranked No. 8 in Forbes\u2019 list of America\u2019s Friendliest Towns. In fact, unless you\u2019re talking about their incredibly low crime rate compared to the rest of the state, Downers Grove ranks pretty high in most things.<\/p>\n<p>It is among the top in Illinois education, with a 12 percent higher high school graduation rate than the rest of the state and an annual household income of over $78,000\u201435 percent higher than average in these parts.<br \/>\nIt has also been named one of CNN\u2019s best places to retire, for its abundance of parks, nature, and, of course, stellar hospitals.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Village of Palatine<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19155\" title=\"Village of Palatine - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Village of Palatine - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/9.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nPalatine\u2019s motto is \u201cA real hometown,\u201d and I think this about sums it up. Underneath its almost nonexistent crime rate (51 percent lower than the rest of the state!), its high household income, and even higher house value (over 70 percent higher than the rest of IL), Palatine really is just a nice, wholesome hometown kind of place.<\/p>\n<p>It is situated in a wooded parkland, traversed with streams, and began its rustic roots in the 1800s with George Ela and a hand-built log cabin in the area now called Deer Grove.<br \/>\nToday Palatine maintains that old world charm with its nature, but also has a bustling, if quaint, downtown area that fills up for Street Fest and the Fourth of July Celebration each year.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Village of Mount Prospect<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19156\" title=\"Village of Palatine - Places To Live In Illinois\" alt=\"Village of Palatine - Places To Live In Illinois\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/illinois\/images\/10.jpg\" width=\"587\" height=\"441\" \/><br \/>\nMount Prospect is most known for the Randhurst Village, the public library, and for being the home of actress Jennifer Morrison\u2014but maybe that\u2019s just because people don\u2019t know about how very safe it is (49 percent safer than the rest of the state), or how very happy the residents seem to be (after all, they do make 17 percent more than the rest of their state.)<\/p>\n<p>Yes, prospects are good in this town\u2014especially when it comes to really enjoying your time outside. Festivals like the Irish Festival, Fridays on the Green, the annual Memorial Day Parade, Farmers\u2019 Markets, and Family Bike rides make Mount Prospect not only a good place to have a house, but a good place to call home.<\/p>\n<h2>Land of More than Just Lincoln<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps Illinoisans, it\u2019s time you updated your state slogan from \u201cLand of Lincoln\u201d to \u201cLand of Excellent Education Systems,\u201d \u201cLand of Awesome Salaries,\u201d or \u201cLand of Northbrook.\u201d<br \/>\nOh, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/chicago-il\/\">Chicago<\/a> is pretty great too.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/best-illinois\/table.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 587px\" title=\"Best Places To Live In Illinois Ranking\" alt=\"Best Places To Live In Illinois Ranking\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2013\/10\/best-illinois\/illinois-cities-table.png\" width=\"587\" height=\"1632\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embed Gallery The 10 Best Cities in Illinois By Movoto Real Estate Here at Movoto Real Estate, we\u2019ve been ranking cities all over the country\u2014and many times, even discussing places as far away as London or the Mushroom Kingdom. So we thought, why not bring it a little closer to home and really focus in the best cities in one state in particular? We started out with Michigan, delighting Midlanders and today, we\u2019re moving on to the Land of Lincoln\u2014the great state of Illinois. 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