What are the Best neighborhoods in Illinois?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Beverly Woods, Northeast, Mill Creek, Jefferson Park, Northside. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
State Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Illinois
Eligible neighborhoods: 261 | Top neighborhood: Georgetown
| Neighborhood | City | County | State Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | Aurora | DuPage County | #69 of 261 | 67.0 | 86.7 |
| Southeast Aurora | Aurora | DuPage County | #122 of 261 | 58.2 | 69.2 |
| Arrow Wood | Aurora | Kane County | #25 of 261 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| Washington | Aurora | Kane County | #41 of 261 | 72.1 | 93.4 |
| Big Woods | Aurora | Kane County | #45 of 261 | 71.2 | 92.3 |
| Boulevard District | Aurora | Kane County | #52 of 261 | 70.1 | 91.1 |
| Northeast Aurora | Aurora | Kane County | #82 of 261 | 64.7 | 82.9 |
| Northwest Aurora | Aurora | Kane County | #112 of 261 | 59.5 | 71.9 |
| Southwest Aurora | Aurora | Kane County | #118 of 261 | 58.8 | 70.5 |
| Pigeon Hill | Aurora | Kane County | #128 of 261 | 57.6 | 67.6 |
| West Aurora | Aurora | Kane County | #129 of 261 | 57.4 | 67.2 |
| Blackhawk | Aurora | Kane County | #166 of 261 | 50.9 | 51.1 |
| West Park | Aurora | Kane County | #180 of 261 | 47.8 | 43.7 |
| Beverly Woods | Chicago | Cook County | #1 of 261 | 88.8 | 99.9 |
| Edgebrook | Chicago | Cook County | #6 of 261 | 82.9 | 99.2 |
| Oriole Park | Chicago | Cook County | #7 of 261 | 81.3 | 98.9 |
| East Ukrainian Village | Chicago | Cook County | #9 of 261 | 79.8 | 98.4 |
| Kennedy Park | Chicago | Cook County | #11 of 261 | 78.3 | 97.8 |
| West Beverly | Chicago | Cook County | #13 of 261 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Cabrini Green | Chicago | Cook County | #14 of 261 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Mount Greenwood | Chicago | Cook County | #15 of 261 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Wildwood | Chicago | Cook County | #16 of 261 | 77.0 | 97.0 |
| Fulton River District | Chicago | Cook County | #18 of 261 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Edison Park | Chicago | Cook County | #19 of 261 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Forest Glen | Chicago | Cook County | #20 of 261 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Bucktown | Chicago | Cook County | #23 of 261 | 75.6 | 96.2 |
| Sauganash | Chicago | Cook County | #24 of 261 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| Norwood Park West | Chicago | Cook County | #26 of 261 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| River West | Chicago | Cook County | #27 of 261 | 75.2 | 95.9 |
| Beverly View | Chicago | Cook County | #31 of 261 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| Roscoe Village | Chicago | Cook County | #32 of 261 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| River North | Chicago | Cook County | #33 of 261 | 73.6 | 94.8 |
| Wicker Park | Chicago | Cook County | #34 of 261 | 73.6 | 94.7 |
| Lake View | Chicago | Cook County | #35 of 261 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Edgewater Glen | Chicago | Cook County | #36 of 261 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Magnolia Glen | Chicago | Cook County | #39 of 261 | 72.6 | 93.8 |
| North Center | Chicago | Cook County | #40 of 261 | 72.3 | 93.5 |
| Graceland West | Chicago | Cook County | #43 of 261 | 71.9 | 93.1 |
| Beverly | Chicago | Cook County | #44 of 261 | 71.7 | 92.9 |
| Big Oaks | Chicago | Cook County | #46 of 261 | 70.9 | 92.1 |
| Noble Square | Chicago | Cook County | #47 of 261 | 70.9 | 92.0 |
| Pill Hill | Chicago | Cook County | #48 of 261 | 70.8 | 91.9 |
| West Morgan Park | Chicago | Cook County | #50 of 261 | 70.3 | 91.4 |
| Lincoln Park | Chicago | Cook County | #56 of 261 | 69.4 | 90.2 |
| Marycrest | Chicago | Cook County | #57 of 261 | 69.0 | 89.7 |
| Ukrainian Village | Chicago | Cook County | #58 of 261 | 68.8 | 89.4 |
| West Town | Chicago | Cook County | #60 of 261 | 68.4 | 88.9 |
| Garfield Ridge | Chicago | Cook County | #62 of 261 | 68.2 | 88.5 |
| Jefferson Park | Chicago | Cook County | #63 of 261 | 68.0 | 88.2 |
| Old Town | Chicago | Cook County | #64 of 261 | 67.9 | 88.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in IL
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in IL?
Beverly Woods is currently #1 of 261 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 88.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in IL?
261 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for IL.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in IL?
Mill Creek has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 91.3.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in IL?
Fifth City has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 23.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in IL?
Northeast currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 88.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in IL?
Northeast has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $182,306.
How are neighborhood rankings in IL calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Illinois Top 10
Top 10 Best Neighborhoods in Illinois
#1
Beverly Woods
Chicago, Illinois
#2
Northeast
Wheaton, Illinois
#3
Mill Creek
Springfield, Illinois
#4
Jefferson Park
Springfield, Illinois
#5
Northside
Wheaton, Illinois
#6
Edgebrook
Chicago, Illinois
#7
Oriole Park
Chicago, Illinois
#8
Southwest
Evanston, Illinois
#9
East Ukrainian Village
Chicago, Illinois
#10
Indian Hills
Springfield, Illinois
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