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Current Resident: I love the “small town feel” the villainess of Savoy offers, even though it’s basically part of Champaign-Urbana. Everything I need is within walking distance these days, whereas in past years it was pretty desolate. The growth in this community has positively impacted Savoy, which today has nearby grocery stores, doctors offices, gas stations, restaurants, higher-end liquor stores/wine shops, the movie theatre (which was pretty much all that was out here before) and retail shops. Bonus: safe neighborhood and a nice park! Only real con: only one bus runs out this way, so if you’re without a car it’s harder to go into downtown Champaign.... Read 23 reviews
Population 8,793
#1 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the “small town feel” the villainess of Savoy offers, even though it’s basically part of Champaign-Urbana. Everything I need is within walking distance these days, whereas in past years it was...Only real con: only one bus runs out this way, so if you’re without a car it’s harder to go into downtown Champaign..
I love the “small town feel” the villainess of Savoy offers, even though it’s basically part of Champaign-Urbana. Everything I need is within walking distance these days, whereas in past years it was...Only real con: only one bus runs out this way, so if you’re without a car it’s harder to go into downtown Champaign..
Read 23 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 8,793,
Town in Illinois
Current Resident: Mahomet has 2 large forest preserves, extremely convenient location to get to Champaign shopping, work, and downtown. The schools are top notch with a highly involved community.... Read 24 reviews
Population 9,297
#2 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
Town in Illinois,
24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mahomet has 2 large forest preserves, extremely convenient location to get to Champaign shopping, work, and downtown. The schools are top notch with a highly involved community..
Mahomet has 2 large forest preserves, extremely convenient location to get to Champaign shopping, work, and downtown. The schools are top notch with a highly involved community..
Read 24 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 9,297,
Current Resident: When I was thirteen years old, I moved from Charleston, Illinois to Urbana, Illinois, which vary greatly in population, as well as values. Charleston is a small town with individuals who share predominantly conservative viewpoints, whereas Urbana displays liberal values. Urbana was a very welcoming environment. Because of the inclusive and diverse environment in Urbana, I had amazing experiences throughout middle school and high school.... Read 129 reviews
Population 39,189
#3 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
129 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says When I was thirteen years old, I moved from Charleston, Illinois to Urbana, Illinois, which vary greatly in population, as well as values. Charleston is a small town with individuals who share....
When I was thirteen years old, I moved from Charleston, Illinois to Urbana, Illinois, which vary greatly in population, as well as values. Charleston is a small town with individuals who share....
Read 129 reviews.
Population: 39,189,
Community Unit School District No. 300, IL•
PK, K-12
Niche User: The accomplishments over the first decade have been exceptional. Students consistently experience challenging subject material. They experience individualized learning. Language, the arts, and drama are available to all students. The Cambridge Lakes Academy high school's achievement in five years, to be rated 77 among Illinois public high schools speaks well for the value of Belnded e-Learning.... Read 7 reviews
Students 729
Blue checkmark.
Community Unit School District No. 300, IL,
PK, K-12,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says The accomplishments over the first decade have been exceptional. Students consistently experience challenging subject material. They experience individualized learning. Language, the arts, and drama...The Cambridge Lakes Academy high school's achievement in five years, to be rated 77 among Illinois public high schools speaks well for the value of Belnded e-Learning..
The accomplishments over the first decade have been exceptional. Students consistently experience challenging subject material. They experience individualized learning. Language, the arts, and drama...The Cambridge Lakes Academy high school's achievement in five years, to be rated 77 among Illinois public high schools speaks well for the value of Belnded e-Learning..
Read 7 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 729,
Current Resident: For being a college town, it is quite nice! Campus has really nice views, lots of buildings, fields to play recreational sports, and if you are a full time student at UIUC, you get a free gym membership at the ARC. Outside of campus, there are many restaurants, stores, and even a mall north of campus. It is not a city, such as Chicago, by any means, but it is quiet and safe overrall (on campus).... Read 226 reviews
Population 88,343
#4 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
226 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says For being a college town, it is quite nice! Campus has really nice views, lots of buildings, fields to play recreational sports, and if you are a full time student at UIUC, you get a free gym....
For being a college town, it is quite nice! Campus has really nice views, lots of buildings, fields to play recreational sports, and if you are a full time student at UIUC, you get a free gym....
Read 226 reviews.
Population: 88,343,
Current Resident: St. Joseph is a small community that is very close knit. Every one is friendly, the town is mostly crime free, every one knows each other and they are very sports oriented. It's the type of place you can leave your doors unlocked and opened and trust that everything will be there when you get home. Although it is small, it still has amenities such as gas stations, a grocery store, tanning salon, hair salon, 24-hour gym and even a winery!... Read 5 reviews
Population 3,888
#5 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says St. Joseph is a small community that is very close knit. Every one is friendly, the town is mostly crime free, every one knows each other and they are very sports oriented. It's the type of place you....
St. Joseph is a small community that is very close knit. Every one is friendly, the town is mostly crime free, every one knows each other and they are very sports oriented. It's the type of place you....
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 3,888,
Current Resident: The Tolono I grew up in and the current Tolono are two very different things. Small town values and friendly neighbors were the normal. Without having to worry about our children walking the streets or playing at the park. Today however with the increase in population from Champaign, Tolono has become a much different scene. I still much prefer Tolono over many surrounding communities.... Read 3 reviews
Population 3,578
#6 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The Tolono I grew up in and the current Tolono are two very different things. Small town values and friendly neighbors were the normal. Without having to worry about our children walking the streets....
The Tolono I grew up in and the current Tolono are two very different things. Small town values and friendly neighbors were the normal. Without having to worry about our children walking the streets....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 3,578,
Population 2,297
#7 Best Places to Live in Champaign County.
Population: 2,297,
Current Resident: I have been happy with my experience living in Rantoul. It's not perfect, but there is good shopping, house prices are reasonable, the schools have some great teachers and decent facilities, lot's of chain and mom and pop type eating places, a new 20 million dollar sports complex, an excellent trail system through the village for biking, walking and running, a fitness center and pool which are both run by the village and even an indoor motocross facility! The police have done a great job cracking down on crime and plate reading devices have been installed at the entrances and exits of cities as a deterent. Rantoul is not for everyone I guess, but I think it's a great place to live and retire.... Read 25 reviews
Population 12,766
25 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have been happy with my experience living in Rantoul. It's not perfect, but there is good shopping, house prices are reasonable, the schools have some great teachers and decent facilities, lot's of....
I have been happy with my experience living in Rantoul. It's not perfect, but there is good shopping, house prices are reasonable, the schools have some great teachers and decent facilities, lot's of....
Read 25 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 12,766,
Current Resident: I really enjoy living in this town. Coming from Chicago and moving here was a bit different, but I think living here is a happy medium. It is live because of the university here and the community always has events going on.... Read 3 reviews
Population 11,249
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I really enjoy living in this town. Coming from Chicago and moving here was a bit different, but I think living here is a happy medium. It is live because of the university here and the community....
I really enjoy living in this town. Coming from Chicago and moving here was a bit different, but I think living here is a happy medium. It is live because of the university here and the community....
Population: 11,249,
Current Resident: Everything a City could possess. Nice urban area, but not unwieldly. Short commutes, world class university with amazing cultural opportunities, large international presence but solid midwestern character. Close to Chicago, Indy and St Louis. Good air and rail connections. Lots of walking trails and stupendous sunsets over the prairie.... Read 4 reviews
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Everything a City could possess. Nice urban area, but not unwieldly. Short commutes, world class university with amazing cultural opportunities, large international presence but solid midwestern....
Everything a City could possess. Nice urban area, but not unwieldly. Short commutes, world class university with amazing cultural opportunities, large international presence but solid midwestern....
Read 4 reviews.
Niche User: Usually crime in unheard of in the town of Mahomet.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,230
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Usually crime in unheard of in the town of Mahomet..
Usually crime in unheard of in the town of Mahomet..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 1,230,
Current Resident: Mahomet is a family-friendly village that is focused on their families, school districts, and providing a safe community.... Read 12 reviews
Population 13,653
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Mahomet is a family-friendly village that is focused on their families, school districts, and providing a safe community..
Mahomet is a family-friendly village that is focused on their families, school districts, and providing a safe community..
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 13,653,
Population 6,177
Population: 6,177,
Current Resident: I was born and raised in this community, and had opportunities for academic and athletic success I wouldn't have found elsewhere. What I would like to see is the education system better preparing students for life outside of school. If students decide to continue their education, they should be taught different essay formats such as APA and Chicago, rather than just MLA. For students going into the workforce, they can be better equipped if schools taught students how to file taxes, what to say in a job interview, and how to better finance their money.... Read 4 reviews
Population 5,610
4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I was born and raised in this community, and had opportunities for academic and athletic success I wouldn't have found elsewhere. What I would like to see is the education system better preparing....
I was born and raised in this community, and had opportunities for academic and athletic success I wouldn't have found elsewhere. What I would like to see is the education system better preparing....
Population: 5,610,
Population 7,515
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Population: 7,515,
Population 2,130
Population: 2,130,
Population 1,797
Population: 1,797,
Population 1,303
Population: 1,303,
Niche User: There is very little to no crime at all. The fire chief is always riding around time. People are always watching out for one another, there is privacy as well... Read 6 reviews
Population 868
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says There is very little to no crime at all. The fire chief is always riding around time. People are always watching out for one another, there is privacy as well.
There is very little to no crime at all. The fire chief is always riding around time. People are always watching out for one another, there is privacy as well.
Population: 868,
Niche User: I like knowing everyone, I've lived here my whole life, and it's nice to be able to go outside and if I'm on a walk be able to know that I am safe wherever I go.... Read 6 reviews
Population 382
6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I like knowing everyone, I've lived here my whole life, and it's nice to be able to go outside and if I'm on a walk be able to know that I am safe wherever I go..
I like knowing everyone, I've lived here my whole life, and it's nice to be able to go outside and if I'm on a walk be able to know that I am safe wherever I go..
Population: 382,
Population 721
Population: 721,
Population 415
Population: 415,
Current Resident: My kids have had an excellent experience. One has earned a college scholarship to play baseball and the other is very high ranking in her class poised to attend either a big ten university or state school to study pharmacy and is very well prepared. They both have been active in sports, and clubs at the school as well as in the community. They have taken leadership roles and chosen to mentor others. Coming from a small grade school this was out of their comfort zone and RTHS game them the skills and opportunities to succeed... Read 1 review
Population 10,658
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My kids have had an excellent experience. One has earned a college scholarship to play baseball and the other is very high ranking in her class poised to attend either a big ten university or state....
My kids have had an excellent experience. One has earned a college scholarship to play baseball and the other is very high ranking in her class poised to attend either a big ten university or state....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 10,658,
Population 404
Population: 404,
Glenview, IL•
Private School•
PK, K-8
Parent: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) has done a FABULOUS job both during the summer (preparing for school) and the school year. They were 100% prepared for school with cohort groups and all classrooms were prepared in every detail the first day of school this year. OLPH has been wonderful since the first day home in March last school year. They switched to e-learning over 1 weekend! As a substitute teacher, I can tell you OLPH has gone above and beyond parents expectations. This $ should go to the staff for their hard work!... Read 32 reviews
Students 797
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
Private School,
GLENVIEW, IL,
PK, K-8,
32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) has done a FABULOUS job both during the summer (preparing for school) and the school year. They were 100% prepared for school with cohort groups and all classrooms....
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) has done a FABULOUS job both during the summer (preparing for school) and the school year. They were 100% prepared for school with cohort groups and all classrooms....
Read 32 reviews.
Students: 797,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Chicago, IL•
Works Here: The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! I work here and have two children attend school here as well. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football, trigonometry club, debate club and more! Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. I am very thankful to this school community for the countless ways they have supported my family and my children in their growth and development. I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. We adore and love our FXW community!... Read 11 reviews
Students 883
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
CHICAGO, IL,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! I work here and have two children attend school here as well. My kids adore their teachers, their...FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football,...I am very thankful to this school community for the countless ways they have supported my family and my children in their growth and development. I am thankful to the school administration and....
The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! I work here and have two children attend school here as well. My kids adore their teachers, their...FXW has great after school co-curriculars that add to the wonderful learning experience. After school co-curriculars consist of volleyball, basketball, chess club, STEM classes, choir, flag football,...I am very thankful to this school community for the countless ways they have supported my family and my children in their growth and development. I am thankful to the school administration and....
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 883,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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