2021 Best Places to Live in LaSalle County

Peru

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  23 reviews

Current Resident: Love the small town atmosphere! Would like to see more jobs and stores for the town. More places and activities for kids.Read 23 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 9,798 Population

Oglesby

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.33 out of 5  6 reviews

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...Read 6 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 3,549 Population

LaSalle

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.69 out of 5  13 reviews

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!...Read 13 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 9,147 Population

Mendota

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.64 out of 5  22 reviews

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...Read 22 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 7,057 Population

North Utica

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: Occasionally there is a car theft or slashed tires, but gun violence or homicides do not occur here.Read 6 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 1,338 Population

Ottawa

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.82 out of 5  34 reviews

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...Read 34 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 18,792 Population

Streator

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.65 out of 5  23 reviews

Current Resident: Streator has a lot of unique charm and original buildings. The cost of living is manageable, with plenty of opportunities for employment.Read 23 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 12,653 Population

Lake Holiday

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.32 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Great place to live! Has very nice beaches, homes, and people. The lake is always nice, and there are always people out on the water. Nothing wrong with this place unless you are afraid o fun and water! Would highly recommend that it is a good place to live!...Read 22 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade B+

• 4,512 Population

Marseilles

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 4 out of 5  8 reviews

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 8 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade B

• 5,032 Population

Freedom Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade A minus

• grade C+

• 639 Population

Troy Grove Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade A minus

• grade B

• 926 Population

Peru Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 10,231 Population

LaSalle Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B+

• grade B

• 12,848 Population

Mendota Township

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.13 out of 5  8 reviews

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 8 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B

• 7,229 Population

Dimmick Township

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

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.Read 8 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 630 Population

South Ottawa Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B+

• grade B minus

• 8,071 Population

Utica Township

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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...Read 2 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 2,075 Population

Farm Ridge Township

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

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...Read 1 Review

• grade B

• grade B

• 938 Population

Wallace Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade B+

• 499 Population

Osage Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade C+

• 332 Population

Tonica

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade B+

• 797 Population

Deer Park Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade B+

• 588 Population

Bruce Township

• Town in Illinois
• Rating 3 out of 5  7 reviews

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.Read 7 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B minus

• 12,499 Population

Dayton

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade B+

• 566 Population

Eden Township

• Town in Illinois

• grade B

• grade B+

• 1,422 Population