2019 Best Places to Live in Grundy CountyAbout this List

Minooka

• Suburb of Chicago, IL
• 51 reviews

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 reviews

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
• 14 reviews

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
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: Morris is and will always be my home. Given that it's a small town, I feel as if it has a certain quality of togetherness and amiability that other towns around us do not possess. Because we are situated only an hour outside of Chicago, one of the largest cities in the U.S., the people in Morris come from many unique backgrounds and represent a good community with relatively accepting views. I remember as a child, I could always find hidden bike trails or back alleys where my friends and I would go explore until the sun would set. I had neighbors who cared for me as my own family did, and teachers and coaches that wanted the best education and experiences for me. Without the people I have grown up around, I would not be the person I am today. Although there are always aspects of a town that are unlikable or controversial, all that I can say is that Morris will always be my hometown whether I like it or not.
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• B

• B

• 14,165 Population

Aux Sable Township

• Suburb in Illinois
• 2 reviews

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 reviews

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 review

• B-

• B

• 1,330 Population

Garfield Township

• Town in Illinois

• B-

• B

• 1,419 Population

Gardner

• Town in Illinois
• 3 reviews

• 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