Choosing a place to live doesn’t have to be a headache.
Niche, a website offering rankings and statistics on towns, schools and colleges, also publishes a ranking of the best places to live in DuPage County. See the rankings below to find out how towns in DuPage County stack up.
These statistics were calculated based on public schools, crime rates, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Data for these categories come from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other data sources. You can find the full methodology here.
Here are the top 10 best places to live in DuPage County on the list.
1. Naperville
- Average home value: $482,600
- Population: 149,089
Naperville is home to many parks and forest preserves, including popular Centennial Beach. It earns an “A+” from Niche for excellent public schools.
2. Clarendon Hills
- Average home value: $570,600
- Population: 8,658
This suburb is very safe, offers an easy commute, and has excellent public schools options. Clarendon Hills has a station on Metra’s BNSF Line, providing daily transit between Aurora, Illinois, and Chicago, too.
3. Hinsdale
- Average home value: $962,700
- Population: 17,169
The affluent suburb of Hinsdale offers residents excellent public schools, outdoor activities, and jobs options. Hinsdale’s downtown area is a National Register Historic District.
4. Lisle
- Average home value: $401,000
- Population: 23,499
Residents of Lisle enjoy excellent public schools, a diverse city, and good outdoor activity options. For little ones interested in baseball and basketball, the Bulls/Sox Training Academy located in Lisle offers year-round programs for kids.
5. Elmhurst
- Average home value: $516,900
- Population: 45,648
With a dense suburban feel, Elmhurst residents enjoy excellent public schools and great outdoor activity options. Every year, the town hosts the popular Art in Wilder Park event with more than 125 booths.
6. Glen Ellyn
- Average home value: $516,600
- Population: 28,304
The safe suburb of Glen Ellyn offers residents excellent public schools and great recreation options, including the Ackerman Sports Center, Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Main Street Recreation Center and Sunset Pool Aquatic Center.
7. 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, too.
8. Oak Brook
- Average home value: $825,600
- Population: 8,065
Oak Brook earns an “A+” from Niche in the public schools and good for families categories. It offers residents a sparse suburban feel with many restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
9. Wheaton
- Average home value: $430,600
- Population: 53,673
For families, the Wheaton Public Library is a huge draw—it’s frequently ranked as one of the top ten libraries in the nation. Wheaton also hosts the annual DuPage County Fair and houses the historic Grand Theater, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
10. Downers Grove
- Average home value: $425,000
- Population: 49,996
Downers Grove is home to many parks and forest preserves. Some highlights include Doerhoefer Park and the Hidden Lake Forest Preserve.
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