9) Glenview
Part of the exclusive North Short set, there aren’t many more desirable places to live in Illinois than Glenview. Perfect for families who want to live somewhere that is safe and nurturing above all else, Glenview has a teeny crime rate, 64 percent lower than the rest of Illinois and is home to a first-rate education system with a high school graduation rate that is way above average. In 2015, Glenbrook School District was ranked 2nd in the state of Illinois and 10th in the U.S. by Business Insider. Household income is high, as are home values and the cost of living but that’s what you expect from the town that has it all. Good parks and recreation sites are important to the folk of Glenview and they’re well catered to with The Grove, an area of prairie with guided nature trails, a community Park Centre, two outdoor pools and a number of golf clubs.
