2019 Best Places to Live in Grundy CountyAbout this List

Minooka

• Suburb of Chicago, IL
• 49

Current Resident: Minooka has incredible public schools that are filled with opportunities. The high school has several clubs and sports to get involved in. Elementary schools teaches students the importance of character and academics. The town is small enough where most people have social relationships with others. However, Minooka is a little far from retail stores in nearby areas.
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• B+

• B+

• 11,449 Population

Diamond

• Town in Illinois
• 5

Niche User: I'm only nineteen years old, and I have lived in Coal City Illinois my entire life. My parents grew up here and so did I. The town itself is small and everyone knows each other, so it can be very clicky. But I am proud of where I come from and feel as if I received a great high school education. As for if I would continue to live here after graduating college, I'm not sure. If I could find a job in my field after graduation I would most definitely consider staying, for I am very close with my family and would like to stay near them. On top of that, Coal City is a great place to raise a family in my opinion. The only reason I would think to move away is the weather. Since November of 2013 to now, Coal City has been hit by two tornados and my family has been affected both times. Overall I love this town and if it were a financially safe move, I believe I would continue to live here and eventually start a family.
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• B

• B+

• 2,686 Population

Coal City

• Town in Illinois
• 12

Current Resident: I have lived in Coal City my entire life, and although it is a sleepy little town, it will always be a huge part of my identity. School spirit is evident all over town, and the small atmosphere of this town is truly comforting. The community is incredibly supportive, especially in times of need. With any small town it comes with cliques, but you eventually learn to ignore it and move past it. Great place to raise a family.
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• B

• B+

• 5,574 Population

Morris

• Town in Illinois
• 31

Current Resident: I like that morris has friendly small town feel. It is expanding and building up, offering more entertainment and services available to the locals and visitors. Morris has great schooling options, plenty of dining options, some entertainment and lots of land and warm space. I would like to see the housing market improve a little bit, but maybe with time it will be fine! Overall, Morris feels like a safe, loving community growing with opportunities.
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• B

• B

• 14,165 Population

Aux Sable Township

• Suburb of Chicago, IL
• 2

Niche User: Living in this area is a dream because of the type of community you become a part of. Everyone in this town is generous, caring, and hardworking. If I were to move anywhere after my college career I would definitely move back to my hometown. It is a great place to raise a family.
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• B+

• B+

• 13,180 Population

Erienna Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 2,502 Population

Highland Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B

• 330 Population

Saratoga Township

• Town in Illinois
• 2

Niche User: I enjoy living here because of the quiet, small-town vibe.
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• B

• A-

• 6,326 Population

Braceville Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 6,340 Population

Nettle Creek Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 531 Population

Wauponsee Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 2,264 Population

Felix Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 4,353 Population

Maine Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 295 Population

Carbon Hill

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B+

• 312 Population

Morris Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• C+

• 7,313 Population

Kinsman

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 109 Population

Greenfield Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 1,210 Population

Mazon Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 1,542 Population

Goose Lake Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

• B-

• B

• 1,330 Population

Garfield Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 1,419 Population

Gardner

• Town in Illinois
• 3

• B-

• B-

• 1,238 Population

Vienna Township

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B

• 702 Population

Mazon

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B

• 927 Population

Verona

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B

• 245 Population

South Wilmington

• Town in Illinois

• C+

• B-

• 831 Population