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Town in Illinois
Current Resident: I moved to Bloomington from CT in October of 2020. I came here because the housing is so affordable. Buying a house here has allowed my sons and I to continue our educations. Our neighbor is a balanced mix of black and white. Everyone is friendly. The homes are kept nice. Flowers everywhere. Almost everyone has a dog or two. I think they outnumber the humans. lol It is a lovely community. Bloomington/Normal is home to Illinois State University, a Wesleyan College, and the corporate headquarters of State Farm Insurance. There are many well kept parks, and dining and shopping galore! Because of the pandemic, I have not experienced any of the entertainment. But there is a Shakespeare Theatre that I can't wait to try!... Read 241 reviews
Population 78,372
#1 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
Town in Illinois,
241 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved to Bloomington from CT in October of 2020. I came here because the housing is so affordable. Buying a house here has allowed my sons and I to continue our educations. Our neighbor is a...Bloomington/Normal is home to Illinois State University, a Wesleyan College, and the corporate headquarters of State Farm Insurance. There are many well kept parks, and dining and shopping galore!Because of the pandemic, I have not experienced any of the entertainment. But there is a Shakespeare Theatre that I can't wait to try!.
I moved to Bloomington from CT in October of 2020. I came here because the housing is so affordable. Buying a house here has allowed my sons and I to continue our educations. Our neighbor is a...Bloomington/Normal is home to Illinois State University, a Wesleyan College, and the corporate headquarters of State Farm Insurance. There are many well kept parks, and dining and shopping galore!Because of the pandemic, I have not experienced any of the entertainment. But there is a Shakespeare Theatre that I can't wait to try!.
Read 241 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 78,372,
Current Resident: I enjoy living in Normal. It's not too big. But not small. Easy to get around the town by car, walking, biking, or even public transportation. A safe town with good public and private schools. There are great early education programs for the little ones too! They have early intervention programs if needed through the public school system. There are family friendly activities and town has different festivals different times of the year! The constitution trail is great for riding bikes, running, or walking. You can go short distances or long distances. Small shops around Uptown Normal are great and have a variety of gifts for any occasion. There are jobs available and more coming with Rivian starting up! There are a few different colleges that fit everyone's needs. Small class sizes or even large class sizes. There are quite a few private schools too. There are all kinds of sporting events and music events all year around! Miller Park Zoo is a great little zoo for the all ages!... Read 145 reviews
Population 53,446
#2 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
145 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I enjoy living in Normal. It's not too big. But not small. Easy to get around the town by car, walking, biking, or even public transportation. A safe town with good public and private schools. There....
I enjoy living in Normal. It's not too big. But not small. Easy to get around the town by car, walking, biking, or even public transportation. A safe town with good public and private schools. There....
Read 145 reviews.
Population: 53,446,
Current Resident: Really a bedroom community for Bloomington-Normal, IL. Great small town with low crime, friendly people. Small downtown but has been reinvigorated recently so you'll find a few eating options and a cute coffee/ice cream shop. The public schools are close to everyone, safe and provide a great start in life. Also it's very close to Bloomington which has all the eating options and shopping. Neighborhoods in Downs are nicely kept with large yards.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,454
#3 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Really a bedroom community for Bloomington-Normal, IL. Great small town with low crime, friendly people. Small downtown but has been reinvigorated recently so you'll find a few eating options and a....
Really a bedroom community for Bloomington-Normal, IL. Great small town with low crime, friendly people. Small downtown but has been reinvigorated recently so you'll find a few eating options and a....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 1,454,
Annandale, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-8
Parent: Excellent school with a small student population which allows for personalized attention and care. During the 2020-2021 school year, the school remained open for in-person teaching during the WHOLE year due to the dedication of the administration staff and faculty. At all times the students were safe and we consider ourselves lucky to be part of this school community since we hear many other kids had their learning interrupted during the pandemic.... Read 2 reviews
Students 178
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
ANNANDALE, VA,
PK, K-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Excellent school with a small student population which allows for personalized attention and care. During the 2020-2021 school year, the school remained open for in-person teaching during the WHOLE....
Excellent school with a small student population which allows for personalized attention and care. During the 2020-2021 school year, the school remained open for in-person teaching during the WHOLE....
Students: 178,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Niche User: I really like this area because it is a good city with fantastic, well-meaning people, with plenty of job opportunities.... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,506
#4 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I really like this area because it is a good city with fantastic, well-meaning people, with plenty of job opportunities..
I really like this area because it is a good city with fantastic, well-meaning people, with plenty of job opportunities..
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 1,506,
Current Resident: Heyworth is a nice small town. The only annoyance is the lack of businesses, as there are only 2 actual food options.... Read 6 reviews
Population 2,834
#5 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Heyworth is a nice small town. The only annoyance is the lack of businesses, as there are only 2 actual food options..
Heyworth is a nice small town. The only annoyance is the lack of businesses, as there are only 2 actual food options..
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 2,834,
Current Resident: It's a great town full of great people. It also has an amazing school. Lots of jobs available for kids in high school. The library and Replex are amazing adds to the town.... Read 9 reviews
Population 3,131
#6 Best Places to Live in McLean County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a great town full of great people. It also has an amazing school. Lots of jobs available for kids in high school. The library and Replex are amazing adds to the town..
It's a great town full of great people. It also has an amazing school. Lots of jobs available for kids in high school. The library and Replex are amazing adds to the town..
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 3,131,
Population 1,942
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 1,942,
Current Resident: I moved from Chicago to further my education and raise my children in a safe place. Bloomington is a great peaceful place that works together offering help in times of need and doing what is best for your children. I think it is pretty awesome that communicating with your child's teacher is literally one click away. It is a place where I found peace to get my life on the right track and make a plan for additional schooling and in the future owning a home! When I walk down the street we speak to each other. I love that when it comes to the children everyone is in the same agenda which is to do what's best and improve their confidence as well as their mental ability that they can do anything if their mind is in to it! I'm great full to find Bloomington it has given me a better out look on life and confidence that I am able to have the life I've always dreamed.... Read 5 reviews
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I moved from Chicago to further my education and raise my children in a safe place. Bloomington is a great peaceful place that works together offering help in times of need and doing what is best for....
I moved from Chicago to further my education and raise my children in a safe place. Bloomington is a great peaceful place that works together offering help in times of need and doing what is best for....
Read 5 reviews.
Population 3,360
Population: 3,360,
Population 53,062
Population: 53,062,
Former Resident: I grew up here. It was an amazing place to grow up. Extremely quiet, safe and happy village. Not too far from stores and businesses in Bloomington-Normal. And you can't beat the sunsets on the drive home.... Read 3 reviews
Population 2,029
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up here. It was an amazing place to grow up. Extremely quiet, safe and happy village. Not too far from stores and businesses in Bloomington-Normal. And you can't beat the sunsets on the drive....
I grew up here. It was an amazing place to grow up. Extremely quiet, safe and happy village. Not too far from stores and businesses in Bloomington-Normal. And you can't beat the sunsets on the drive....
Population: 2,029,
Population 2,352
Population: 2,352,
Niche User: Good place to raise a family. Has a small community feel with the amenities of a larger community.... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,638
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Good place to raise a family. Has a small community feel with the amenities of a larger community..
Good place to raise a family. Has a small community feel with the amenities of a larger community..
Population: 2,638,
Population 1,386
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Population: 1,386,
Current Resident: Growing up in a small town is always a fun experience. You drive down Main Street and wave at everyone passing by. You know peoples parents, their grandparents, when they graduated and what car they drive. Lexington is a town I would love to raise my kids in when it's time.... Read 2 reviews
Population 2,042
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Growing up in a small town is always a fun experience. You drive down Main Street and wave at everyone passing by. You know peoples parents, their grandparents, when they graduated and what car they....
Growing up in a small town is always a fun experience. You drive down Main Street and wave at everyone passing by. You know peoples parents, their grandparents, when they graduated and what car they....
Population: 2,042,
Population 949
Population: 949,
Current Resident: Very nice town, very friendly people, very good schools. Has a handful of local businesses, however most close at 9.... Read 1 review
Population 2,586
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Very nice town, very friendly people, very good schools. Has a handful of local businesses, however most close at 9..
Very nice town, very friendly people, very good schools. Has a handful of local businesses, however most close at 9..
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 2,586,
Population 1,370
Population: 1,370,
Population 4,253
Population: 4,253,
Current Resident: I like small towns over big cities. Gridley is a nice, quiet town that I've lived in for the past 11 years and counting. I like the "personal, small town" feel and it's a great place to live.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,245
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like small towns over big cities. Gridley is a nice, quiet town that I've lived in for the past 11 years and counting. I like the "personal, small town" feel and it's a great place to live..
I like small towns over big cities. Gridley is a nice, quiet town that I've lived in for the past 11 years and counting. I like the "personal, small town" feel and it's a great place to live..
Population: 1,245,
Population 1,998
Population: 1,998,
Current Resident: Carlock is a small rural community where everyone has been nothing but kind and welcoming since my family moved here eleven years ago. It is quiet and beautiful, but the town itself is rather small.... Read 7 reviews
Population 701
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Carlock is a small rural community where everyone has been nothing but kind and welcoming since my family moved here eleven years ago. It is quiet and beautiful, but the town itself is rather small..
Carlock is a small rural community where everyone has been nothing but kind and welcoming since my family moved here eleven years ago. It is quiet and beautiful, but the town itself is rather small..
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 701,
Current Resident: Gridley always feels like home, even though it is a small town there are multiple things to do from playing a sport on the field or court in town to walking around and seeing all the history. With Gridley being a small town everyone knows everyone and is always there to help each other out in a time of need.... Read 1 review
Population 1,747
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Gridley always feels like home, even though it is a small town there are multiple things to do from playing a sport on the field or court in town to walking around and seeing all the history. With....
Gridley always feels like home, even though it is a small town there are multiple things to do from playing a sport on the field or court in town to walking around and seeing all the history. With....
Population: 1,747,
Population 648
Population: 648,
Current Resident: Chenoa is a small town located off of old route 66. This small community is so full of life. There are so many considerate kind people that reside there. I moved to Chenoa last year. Unlike most that reside there I knew absolutely no one. Today a year later i have made friends with very many people. Anyone is willing to help you with whatever it is you need all you have to do is ask. The only thing I would like to see change is the coming together of the community on simple issues. We hold town meetings every Monday. If there would be one thing I would change about my community it would be getting a grocery store besides dollar general. I would also like to see more local business that is supported by our community. Rather than residents traveling elsewhere for business.... Read 5 reviews
Population 1,893
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Chenoa is a small town located off of old route 66. This small community is so full of life. There are so many considerate kind people that reside there. I moved to Chenoa last year. Unlike most that....
Chenoa is a small town located off of old route 66. This small community is so full of life. There are so many considerate kind people that reside there. I moved to Chenoa last year. Unlike most that....
Population: 1,893,
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
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..
Students: 729,
Evanston, IL•
Parent: Our family came to Roycemore in 8th grade from another independent school in the Chicagoland area. We chose Roycemore because of the small, individual attention each student receives. When my daughter started Roycemore she was quiet and lacked confidence and it made it difficult for her to connect with both her peers and teachers. Once she started at Roycemore she was making friends and building relationships with teachers. My daughter is now an upper school student at Roycemore. She is involved in the yearbook, student government, plays a sport and is involved in numerous other clubs and activities. She has blossomed into a confident, intelligent young person with a bright future and I credit this confidence and growth to the nurturing environment Roycemore offers. She has found her voice and a love for learning. We are so grateful to be a part of the Roycemore community!... Read 155 reviews
Students 244
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
EVANSTON, IL,
155 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our family came to Roycemore in 8th grade from another independent school in the Chicagoland area. We chose Roycemore because of the small, individual attention each student receives. When my....
Our family came to Roycemore in 8th grade from another independent school in the Chicagoland area. We chose Roycemore because of the small, individual attention each student receives. When my....
Read 155 reviews.
Students: 244,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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