Safest Neighborhoods in Illinois

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  Kenilworth

  Kenilworth is a small, quiet lakeside neighborhood located 18 miles north of downtown Chicago and situated on what used to be Illinois farmland. Now home to serene tree-lined streets and an eclectic collection of large homes with manicured lawns, Kenilworth strives to bring the community the atmosphere of a village. “Overall, Kenilworth is a

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    $1.81M

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    $825K - $4.3M

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  Winnetka

  The name Winnetka roughly translates to "beautiful land" in the Potawatomi tribe's language. This North Shore village bordering Lake Michigan has the benefit of beaches, parks and the surrounding Forest Preserves of Cook County. It's only about 15 miles to downtown Chicago, with access via multiple Metra train stations. "The area has always been

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    $1.76M

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    $561K - $8.2M

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    27 Listings

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  Glencoe

  Originally a 19th century pioneer settlement, the village of Glencoe has evolved into the kind of community that residents inevitably come back to. Located within the north shore area of Chicago, “people come to Glencoe because we’re small,” says Ashley Kain Spector, a lifelong resident and Broker with Compass. “It’s walkable for everything, our

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    $1.55M

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    $582K - $9.6M

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  North Hinsdale

  On the northern side of the railroad tracks from historic downtown Hinsdale is the neighborhood of North Hinsdale, about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. “You can divide the north part of Hinsdale into two sections: The western part by Monroe Elementary and the eastern by The Lane Elementary,” says J. Maggio, a broker with J. Maggio Group with

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    $1.48M

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    $479K - $3.9M

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  South Hinsdale

  Great schools, classic architecture, and various community events make South Hinsdale one of the most unique neighborhoods in the Chicago area. It’s also ideally situated to get around the area. “When you talk about Hinsdale as a whole, it’s equidistant from Midway and O’Hare International Airports, and it’s just a 22-minute train ride to downtown

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    $1.47M

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    $406K - $6M

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    31 Listings

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  Downtown Hinsdale

  The Metra commuter rail tracks go through the middle of downtown, allowing people who don’t live in Hinsdale to see quaint downtown shops to the south and a busy city park and village offices to the north. Also, outside those train windows are beautifully kept homes, some as old as the late 1800s, on streets with mature trees. The picture of

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    $1.46M

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    $724K - $3.9M

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    5 Listings

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  Oak Brook

  Just 20 miles from downtown Chicago, Oak Brook is a sprawling, affluent village with a strong connection to the outdoors. “We have 82 acres of greenery,” says Elaine Zannis from Coldwell Banker Realty, a broker who specializes in Oak Brook sales. Polo is a big part of Oak Brook’s culture, attracting international attention, with even members of

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    $1.29M

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    $463K - $5.2M

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    31 Listings

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  Bannockburn

  Bannockburn is a neighborhood with a small-town feel, characterized by its laid-back residents and country setting. The community is close-knit, with initiatives like a bike path connecting Bannockburn to Riverwoods to foster relationships among residents. Annual events, such as horse-drawn wagon rides, further enhance the sense of community.

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    $1.29M

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    $763K - $3.1M

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    3 Listings

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  East Highland

  In 1954, Harold Moser, a local, helped establish East Highland as Naperville’s first sizeable commercial subdivision. Since then, the neighborhood has become one of the most sought-after in the city, thanks to its array of uniquely designed homes and proximity to daily amenities. Within walking distance are the local shops and eateries of downtown

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    $1.26M

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    $547K - $2.6M

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    10 Listings

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  Barrington Hills

  Nestled among winding roads and woodsy nature preserves is Barrington Hills, a village where properties with lush, green lawns sit far from neighbors. This open space allows residents of this rural village – about 40 miles outside of Chicago – room to have hobby farms and raise horses. “It’s strictly single-family residential here. No commercial

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    $1.22M

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    $719K - $6.5M

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    15 Listings

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  Southwest Barrington

  With over 40 lakes and ponds in more than a dozen lavish subdivisions, Southwest Barrington marries country charm and sophisticated living with plenty of elbow room to boot. “Homebuyers who search in this area are looking for homes with more interior and exterior square footage,” says Melanie Parsons, a Realtor for Keller Williams Success Realty

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    $1.20M

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    $710K - $5M

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    15 Listings

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  Wynstone

  Wynstone is one of the Village of North Barrington’s prestigious gated communities, featuring 750 acres of rolling hills and stately properties centered around a full golf course and country club. “When homebuyers consider North Barrington, many seek the security of a gated community,” says Realtor Melanie Parsons with Keller Williams Success

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    $1.19M

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    $729K - $2.8M

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    10 Listings

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  Brook Forest

  Brook Forest is a charming and active community in the Village of Oak Brook, an affluent suburb located about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. Scenes here include community events where children can be seen in lush parks excitedly jumping in bouncing castles or taking turns going on pony rides. “People move to Oak Brook because it’s very

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    $1.16M

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    $712K - $3M

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    8 Listings

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  Ashwood Park

  Ashwood Park’s distinguished million-dollar homes with lush landscaping and tight-knit community feel appeal to Naperville newcomers. “The neighborhood has two pools and a huge clubhouse that’s open throughout the year with a fitness center, and you can rent it for parties and events,” says Naveena Ganesan, a broker with John Greene Realtor. “They

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    $1.14M

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    $930K - $1.4M

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    5 Listings

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  West Graceland

  Graceland West, located just west of Graceland Cemetery, sits conveniently close to Uptown and Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side. The breeze off the lake can sometimes bring the aromas of the arboretum into the neighborhood – “Our scent would be something green-ish, we’re a neighborhood of heavy greenery,” says Sarah Maxwell, Broker at

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    $1.11M

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    $247K - $3.5M

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    12 Listings

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  Scarsdale Estates

  “Everyone in Arlington Heights knows Scarsdale Estates,” says Dominick Clarizio, a broker with @properties Commercial who sells homes in the neighborhood. “It's a very charming community with different styles in each home, lots of character and bigger lots. It attracts people from all over the city.” These four blocks of homes run the gamut from

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    $1.10M

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    $1M - $2M

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    3 Listings

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  Saint Bens

  Primarily residential, the tightly-packed neighborhood of St. Ben's in Chicago’s North Center sits with one foot in the past and another stepping towards the future. Towering over the north end of this neighborhood is Saint Benedict Catholic Church, an anchor of the neighborhood since 1918, when German Catholic families first founded the parish on

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    $1.10M

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    $284K - $3.1M

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  Wilmette

  With lakefront parks, highly rated schools and elegant homes, Wilmette is a North Shore Chicago suburb made for families. “The parks, sailing camps and community here were built for raising kids. Wilmette is very good at it,” says luxury real estate broker Chris Veech with @properties Christie’s International Real Estate. After raising her

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    $1.05M

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    $253K - $3.7M

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  Dunham Castle

  Dunham Castle is a private and quiet community north of Saint Charles, where residents live in their own estates and horse riding and golfing are the community’s favorite pastimes. The area originally started out as the estate of Mark Dunham, a local horse breeder who built the French chateau in the 1880s that still sits off Dunham Road, though

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    $1.05M

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    $620K - $2.3M

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  Willowbrook

  Once an unincorporated area of Hinsdale along Route 66, Willowbrook became a village in 1960. That humble beginning leaves Willowbrook hemmed in compared to many of its sprawling peer communities in Chicago’s southwest suburbs. But its smaller size – the village has just over 9,000 residents – comes with the benefit of a sense of community and an

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    $1.03M

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    $270K - $3.9M

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  Whispering Trail

  Hugging the banks of the Fox River about an hour east of Chicago, Whispering Trail offers large homes and a residential lifestyle. Located in South Elgin, less than half an hour from the historic area, the neighborhood is close to parks while also sitting just across Randall Road from two major shopping centers. Residents are never far from taking

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    $1.02M

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    $454K - $1.1M

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  Riverwoods Country Club Estates

  In Riverwoods Country Club Estates, residents can live peacefully among the trees and along a golf course, without feeling too rural or sacrificing proximity to modern amenities like shopping and dining. “It has this bucolic feel with the woods and the deer and fox. Imagine if Central Park was covered in housing,” says broker Diana Marcus with

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    $1.01M

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    $715K - $1.7M

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    2 Listings

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  Northfield

  The Cook County village of Northfield, a small, quiet, northern suburb of Chicago, is home to about 5,800 people. "It doesn't really have a downtown," says Daniel O'Donoghue, a real estate broker with Compass. "Way back when in the 1950s, it was essentially farmland, and developments sprang up from the lake." It's about 4 miles east to reach Lake

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    $1.00M

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    $280K - $4.6M

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  Riverwoods

  Riverwoods is sometimes hard to describe to former city-dwellers, especially considering the bulk of Chicago’s suburbs are densely packed with homes and amenities. “Imagine Central Park. In the middle of the city, you have this area full of woods, and a couple of roads where everyone’s houses are different. That’s Riverwoods,” explains Diana

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    $990K

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    $602K - $1.3M

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    2 Listings

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  Tamarack

  With the name “Tamarack Fairways” adorning one of its subdivisions, residents of Naperville’s Tamarack neighborhood tend to be drawn to the prominent golf course running through its center. But the sophistication of the greens extends to the community around them, with recently built homes offering refined stylings in the south end of the city

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    $989K

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    $695K - $1.5M

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    4 Listings

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