2019 Best Places to Live in LaSalle CountyAbout this List

LaSalle

• Town in Illinois
• 12

Current Resident: LaSalle is a great place for people to live. Whether it be neighbors, friends, or family, they are very diverse, as LaSalle is a close-knit community, where everyone knows everyone. If you want a place where you can rely on the safety and friendliness of the community, choose LaSalle!
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• B+

• B-

• 9,351 Population

Oglesby

• Town in Illinois
• 6

Niche User: It is a beautiful place to live. There are many state parks near by to go hiking at and bring your dog! Neighbors are there for you if and when you happen to need them as long as you do the same for them. People are relatively friendly and I haven't heard about much crime in the area. I would absolutely live in this area again. It's quiet and I like that. Their are also plenty of opportunities to work, go to school and live all in the same town. I conserve a lot of gas with this set up. I see more jobs being brought to this area in the future.
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• B

• B-

• 3,730 Population

Peru

• Town in Illinois
• 19

Current Resident: Peru is a great town to live in. They have great restaurants and tourists activities. the community puts on many festivals and outreach programs. the have lovely clean parks and a fantastic YMCA. They offer many sports and arts related activities for children and adults and there is always something to do. We are also within an hours drive to bigger cities and only 15 minutes away from state parks with great hiking and beautiful scenery. Peru has various places to fish and canoe also. Peru truly has something for everyone and I enjoy living here.
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• B

• B-

• 9,947 Population

Mendota

• Town in Illinois
• 20

Niche User: The law enforcement in this area is great! I feel safe in the town, and the law enforcement is extremely friendly and helpful. There really isn't much crime in Mendota because the law enforcement is always on top of it.
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• B

• B

• 6,980 Population

Ottawa

• Town in Illinois
• 27

Current Resident: Ottawa is a beautiful town, filled with history. Ottawa has worked hard over the years to really update the town. We have a lot of delicious restaurants, a nice movie theater, bowling, skating, a brand new ice skating rink, and plenty of parks for the kids. We are also divided by two rivers, making a beautiful view, along with a wonderful place to spend your summer swimming, fishing, or boating! We are 10-20 minutes from three beautiful parks, including the peaceful, scenic Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park. The waterfalls are a sight to see! This town has been a perfect place to raise our five children.
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• B

• B

• 18,779 Population

North Utica

• Town in Illinois
• 6

Niche User: Occasionally there is a car theft or slashed tires, but gun violence or homicides do not occur here.
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• B

• B

• 1,448 Population

Streator

• Town in Illinois
• 19

Current Resident: Something I love about Streator is how friendly the people are. Being such a small town makes it easy to go out and see at least three people you know or used to be childhood friends with. I wouldn't rather have grown up anywhere else. This is my home and will forever be my home. One thing that I would change is the lack of chain stores but if you drive only an hour in each direction you will surely find something fun to do.
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• B

• B-

• 13,241 Population

Lake Holiday

• Town in Illinois
• 21

Niche User: It's one of those small towns that people consider a suburb outside of Chicago. Home to the Sandwich Fair, the town of Sandwich isn't known for sandwiches. Sandwich is a small town where the community cares. The community will stand behind their own and support all locally owned businesses. There are a couple of businesses though that have shut down over the years to poor management but what towns haven't had that? Sandwich is the town where you can leave your car unlocked and not have to worry about it. Drop your debit card and have it returned, drop your ID and have it mailed back or brought to you. Compared to anywhere else around us, Sandwich gives that small town feel while not being to far from actual cities. It's just in the middle for anyone who wants a little of both. I would love to live in a town like Sandwich when I grow up.
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• C+

• B

• 4,562 Population

Marseilles

• Town in Illinois
• 7

Current Resident: Great little town with very nice down home people. Very friendly and happy people live in this small town. They wave, they smile, they plow and snow blow your driveway without any expectations. They watch out for your property.
Read 7 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 5,058 Population

South Ottawa Township

• Town in Illinois

• B+

• B

• 8,094 Population

Wallace Township

• Town in Illinois

• B+

• B+

• 455 Population

Grand Ridge

• Town in Illinois
• 7

Current Resident: It is a small community with a big heart. I always feel safe walking around town by myself or with my family.
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• B+

• B+

• 614 Population

Troy Grove Township

• Town in Illinois

• B+

• B

• 1,198 Population

Otter Creek Township

• Town in Illinois
• 6

• B+

• B

• 2,887 Population

Peru Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 10,357 Population

Mendota Township

• Town in Illinois
• 7

Current Resident: Mendota Township and the perfect little town. It’s not very populated but all the resources an individual may need are present or close by. The community memebers are all very polite and are willing to help you in any way they can. The scenery is beautiful and the parks are clean and full of life. A festival is held every year to celebrate the harvest that is produced. People come from miles away to attend the Sweet Corn Festival and to celebrate. You may pass through Mendota Township in the “blink of an eye” but be sure to stop and see this perfect little town for yourself.
Read 7 Reviews

• B

• B

• 7,342 Population

LaSalle Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 13,023 Population

Utica Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: Overall, Utica Township is a great small, caring town. There is little to no liter, a great grade school, and fun activities like Burgoo and the Canal Market. The only thing I believe could be removed is to have more police officers available at night.
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• B

• B

• 2,273 Population

Bruce Township

• Town in Illinois
• 7

Niche User: Personally, I feel extremely safe in this area. There have been a few crimes recently, but nothing that has involved myself or anyone I associate with.
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• B

• B

• 12,694 Population

Farm Ridge Township

• Town in Illinois
• 1

Current Resident: I love my neighborhood. Ally my siblings and I were basically raised here our whole life; I personally had so many memories and was able watch and grow with the community itself, as well as experience the development it withstood over a period of time.
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• B

• B+

• 863 Population

Seneca

• Town in Illinois
• 4

Niche User: It may be a very small town, but I love it! Everyone knows everyone and we all look out for each other.
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• B

• B+

• 2,569 Population

Dimmick Township

• Town in Illinois
• 8

Current Resident: I like Dimmick Township because of it's small size, as well as the slow paced life out in the country. There aren't too many problematic neighbors around here, and everyone has their distance.
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• B

• B

• 670 Population

Eagle Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B-

• 1,798 Population

Ottawa Township

• Town in Illinois
• 5

• B

• B

• 11,448 Population

Rutland Township

• Town in Illinois

• B

• B+

• 3,594 Population