Clarendon Hills
- Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Clarendon Hills Reviews
Rating 4.43 out of 5 30 reviews
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We have lived here since 2015 (moved from La Grange) and are very happy here. We moved for the schools and a larger home and lot size. Clarendon Hills is an extremely well run town. You get quick answers from the Village when you call and the streets are always in great shape when there is a snow storm. They also have newer infrastructure (electric, sewage, roads). You hardly ever have power outages and never a problem with flooding. The schools are extraordinary, teachers top of their game and school resources phenomenal. It's a great place to live!
I have lived in Clarendon Hills since 1992. I know of no place could rate as it’s peer. The small town feel with warm neighbors make the town an extraordinary village.
I’ve live is CH since 1999 and it’s the best place to raise a family. It’s safe, quiet and that is how residents like it. Schools are fantastic. The community is upper middle class with many families walking the streets with kids. Upgrades are being made to the downtown and that will help the overall look and feel. Previously the downtown was a bit dated but things are changing. The town does need to attract more businesses that will help drive down property taxes.
We moved here 2 years ago and love it! Housing is spendy but there are no "cookie cutter" houses and the neighborhoods look great. Everything is walk-able. We love letting our kids walk to the library and into town for an ice cream cone or slice of pizza. I walk to the Metra station and can be in Chicago in 1/2 hour without dealing with the horrendous Chicago traffic. People are friendly and folks wave and visit. The middle school is top notch and feels much smaller than it is. My kids' teachers actually know who they are. We are so glad we are here.
The Village of Clarendon Hills is a great community in DuPage County, just west of I-294 and Route 83 and just south of I-88 and Ogden Avenue. The Village origins date to 1870s, and it is home to about 9000 people and more than 100 businesses. It is constantly named one of the best places to live and raise families. The Village offers a high quality of life for residents, including a low crime rate, top-rated schools, high average home values and dynamic downtown area. It is also very well connected to DownTown Chicago with Metra. I would like to see housing be more accessible to middle and low income families and property taxes lowered.
I have lived here for 26 years and love the "small town feel". It is a safe neighborhood with a great school district.
The ideal suburb. Great housing options; walking distance to restaurants/coffee, train, schools; safe and clean.
Clarendon Hills is an aspirational town of modest socioeconomic diversity with value-based, community-centered families who share priorities of public safety and quality education as core initiatives of government service.
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
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.
There is an unstated charm with diverse charitable organizations that create many social opportunities. The schools also have a strong parent network and high academic standards. Warm and welcoming to all but especially young families.
Clarendon Hills helps people slow down, truly feel a sense of community where people know their neighbors and people genuinely care about each other. Some may call it Mayberry, we call it Clarendon Hills.
Voted the safest Chicago Suburb, Clarendon Hills is a family-friendly neighborhood with incredible public schools and involved parents. Clarendon Hills is a close-knit community with a friendly environment, expensive houses, and high taxes. It's majority white and overshadowed by Hinsdale's hipster and more modern vibe.
Great place to live and raise a family. Glad I have lived here and glad that the kids get the benefit of all the great schools.
This town is very charming, friendly, safe, and a good place for kids.
Schools are excellent in this area. That was the prime reason to move in. But we pay the cost - cost of living very high, property prices very high and property taxes very high.