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Clarendon Hills

#1 in Best Places to Live in Illinois
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
  • 20 reviews
A+
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    A
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Clarendon Hills is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 8,641. Clarendon Hills is in DuPage County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Clarendon Hills offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clarendon Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Clarendon Hills and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Clarendon Hills are highly rated.
About Clarendon Hills...
Population
8,641

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$485,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$974
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    20%
  • Own
    80%
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Clarendon Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    104
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    0
    41
  • Robbery
    23
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    92
    500
  • Theft
    357
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    92
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$111,981
National
$55,322
Children
25%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Clarendon Hills is a very cute town and has lots to offer! Very safe, great schools, cute downtown, very family-friendly. Does lack diversity and nightlife, however.
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I wouldn't move back to DuPage County if you paid me, but as 630- (and now 331-) suburbs go, Clarendon Hills is a good place to own a home and do the old-fashioned commute to the city for those who still have careers like that. If you want your children to grow up in a diverse population, this is SO not the area for that. Many may consider the whole area to be too conservative, but it's not as stifling as, say, Wheaton. Schools are good.
I work and live in the community and have the best job in town - as a Realtor, not only do I get to help people find homes to live, but I walk one block to my office. I knew it was the best town before anyone said it was #1. I write a local column about the everyday life that goes on here and can say that the schools are fantastic (we have 4 children in the district), the downtown is quaint (and safe), and the parks and programs are family focused. I love our town and am glad it is recognized to be the best. Mike McCurry