Chicagoland boasts a wide array of family-friendly suburbs, making the decision of where to buy a house both exciting and overwhelming.
Niche, a well-regarded platform specializing in data-driven rankings of towns and schools, recently published its 2024 list of the Best Places to Buy a House in the Chicago Area. This list evaluates critical factors such as school quality, safety, housing affordability, and accessibility to key amenities like childcare, libraries and grocery stores.
Take a look at what Chicagoland towns in Illinois made the list.
Best places to buy a house in Chicago area
1. Kildeer
- Average home value: $683,900
- Population: 4,133
Kildeer’s rural feel provides residents with a tranquil feel. Schools are top rated; Lake Zurich High School and Adlai E. Stevenson High School are the two choices for high schools for those with families.
2. Long Grove
- Average home value: $721,100
- Population: 8,279
This suburb of Chicago scores an “A+” in both the “public schools” and “good for families” categories from Niche. Long Grove’s parks and festivals are a huge draw, too.
3. Campton Hills
- Average home value: $491,400
- Population: 10,556
Campton Hills earns high marks from Niche, with an “A+” for being family-friendly and offering excellent public schools. This picturesque suburb is known for its serene natural spaces, equestrian trails and close-knit community vibe.
4. Deerfield
- Average home value: $594,000
- Population: 19,173
Deerfield is the headquarters of many large businesses, so prospective homebuyers have many job opportunities.
5. Third Lake
- Average home value: $318,400
- Population: 1,214
As the name suggests, this village offers residents access to many lake activities like fishing, swimming, boating and skating.
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6. Willowbrook
- Average home value: $347,200
- Population: 9,177
Willowbrook offers residents access to ten community parks, the Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve and more. It earns an “A+” in the public schools category from Niche.
7. Hawthorn Woods
- Average home value: $580,400
- Population: 9,111
Rich in natural beauty, Hawthorn Woods boasts attractive parks, nature centers and lakes. Schools are highly rated as well.
8. Barrington
- Average home value: $543,700
- Population: 11,244
Barrington is known for its charming downtown, offering boutique shopping and dining, and its scenic parks and forest preserves. Families appreciate the highly-rated schools and vibrant community events that make this village a welcoming place to call home.
9. Riverwoods
- Average home value: $776,900
- Population: 4,007
Nestled in a serene wooded setting, Riverwoods offers a peaceful, nature-focused lifestyle. The village is known for its large lots, scenic trails and excellent schools.
10. Hinsdale
- Average home value: $962,700
- Population: 17,169
The affluent suburb of Hinsdale offers families excellent public schools, outdoor activities and jobs options. Hinsdale’s downtown area is a National Register Historic District.
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