2) Northbrook
Northbrook is an idyllic little village of around 33,000 people located in Cook County on Chicago’s North Shore. A prime spot for those looking to escape the city and enjoy a slower pace of life, the Village of Northbrook is home to a number of historic buildings including the old village hall and village green that date back to the village’s incorporation in 1901, at which time it was known as Shermerville. The impressive education system in Northbrook is one of the main draws for families with a high school graduation rate that is 15% higher than the rest of Illinois. The village is home to Glenbrook North High School which was founded in 1953 and is famous for being a filming location for the film ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’. Ranked the 17th most desirable place to life in Illinois according to AreaVibes, Northbrook has a low crime rate, high graduation rates and a stable housing market.
