Tiny Bannockburn has a population of just 1,315, but the Lake County suburb ranked No. 1 on Niche’s new list of the best places to live in Illinois.
Based on a criteria that considers housing, nearby schools, crime and safety, jobs, diversity, commute and more, Bannockburn earned an A+ rating from the online education resource. The site also provides insight into homeownership in Bannockburn. The median home value is $987,500 and 84% of Bannockburn residents own.
The full list of Illinois’ top 10 places to live includes:
Bannockburn, median home price: $987,500
Long Grove, median home price: $664,000
Clarendon Hills, median home price: $493,800
Naperville, median home price: $433,400
Inverness, median home price: $640,700
Hinsdale, median home price: $880,100
Buffalo Grove, median home price: $341,400
Western Springs, median home price: $623,400
Kildeer, median home price: $639,900
Evanston, median home price: $410,600