Illinois Has 9 Of The 50 Best Suburbs In The U.S.: Study

ILLINOIS — On Niche's latest list of America's 50 best suburbs, Illinois snagged nearly 20 percent of the spots. Ranging from No. 3 to No. 49, many of Illinois' suburbs make easy work out of creating great places to live.

At the top of the list was Carmel, Indiana. With a median home value just over $300,000, a median household income of over $100,000 and an A-minus in crime and safety.

Here are the Illinois towns on the list:

49: Evanston

Population: 75,472
Median home value: $356,600
Median household income: $71,317
Crime & safety grade: B-

44: Hinsdale

Population: 17,438
Median home value: $859,400
Median household income: $173,558
Crime & safety grade: A-

29: Long Grove

Population: 8,065
Median home value: $652,100
Median household income: $184,208
Crime & safety grade: Not provided

27: Indian Head Park

Population: 3,823
Median home value: $237,300
Median household income: $82,219
Crime & safety grade: A-

24: Oak Park

Population: 51,989
Median home value: $359,100
Median household income: $82,826
Crime & safety grade: B-

23: Western Springs

Population: 13,133
Median home value: $530,800
Median household income: $147,361
Crime & safety grade: A

13: Naperville

Population: 145,789
Median home value: $388,400
Median household income: $110,676
Crime & safety grade: B+

5: Buffalo Grove

Population: 41,554
Median home value: $299,600
Median household income: $101,376
Crime & safety grade: A-

3: Clarendon Hills

Population: 8,641
Median home value: $485,900
Median household income: $111,981
Crime & safety grade: B+

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