3 Chicago-Area Suburbs Among Best Places to Buy a House in Illinois, Ranking Shows

Several Chicago-area suburbs earned spots among the best places to buy a house in Illinois in a new ranking, with three placed in the top 10. Based on public schools, crime and safety, housing, nightlife, diversity and how good for raising a family, the newly released ranking from Niche gave scores to suburbs across the state. Suburban Long Grove ranked as the second best place to purchase a home in Illinois, while Kildeer earned a No. 5 spot and Fox River Grove was ranked No. 6. Long Grove also ranked as the best place to raise a family in Illinois and the fourth best location nationwide, according to the list. The suburb scored an overall A+ score, with an A+ in public schools, A in housing, A+ in “good for families,” B in nightlife and B- in diversity. According to Niche, Long Grove has a population of nearly 8,000 residents with a median home value of $648,700. Chicago-area’s Kildeer, which has a population around 4,000, also earned an A+ overall grade, with an A+ in public schools, A in housing, A+ in “good for families” B+ for crime and safety, B- in nightlife and C+ in diversity, the list showed. With a median home value of $631,500, Kildeer was also graded an A- in jobs based on employment rates, jobs, business growth and cost of living. The median household income is $211,063, Niche calculated. Fox River Grove was graded an A+, as well, overall, with an A+ in public schools, A in housing, A+ in “good for families,” A- in crime and safety, B+ in nightlife and B in diversity, the list showed. With a population of 4,676, Niche found that Fox River Grove’s median home value is $248,600. The suburb received an A- in jobs with a median household income of $112,917. After the top 10, here’s where some other suburbs ranked: No. 11: Forest Lake No. 13: Indian Head Park No. 15: Riverwoods No. 16: Inverness No. 17: Buffalo Grove

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