Naperville is Chicagoland’s best place to live, according to a new ranking from Niche.
Basing its ranking on crime, schools, cost of living, job opportunities, local amenities, and a host of other factors, Niche rated Naperville highly for its education, night life, and health/fitness.
Below, we’ve collected Niche’s full top 10 ranking, along with some specific grades the website allocated for cost of living, education, public schools, and real estate:
| Town | Cost of Living | Education | Public Schools | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Naperville | C- | A+ | A+ | B- |
| 2. Bannockburn | C- | A+ | A+ | C |
| 3. Grayslake | B | A+ | A+ | B |
| 4. South Barrington | C- | A+ | A+ | B |
| 5. Hodgkins | A- | C | A | B- |
| 6. Northbrook | D+ | A+ | A+ | B- |
| 7. Vernon Hills | C- | A+ | A+ | C+ |
| 8. Clarendon Hills | C- | A+ | A+ | C+ |
| 9. Green Oaks | C- | A+ | A+ | B- |
| 10. Tower Lakes | C- | A+ | A+ | B |