2022 Best Places to Live in Will County

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  70 reviews

Current Resident: For 21 years I have grown up and experienced all of Frankfort. I have absolutely enjoyed every minute of living there: through the local stores, boutiques, restaurants, parks, and even forest preserve trails, Frankfort has exceeded my expectations for a little town to raise a family in. I have never felt unsafe in Frankfort as I went to all of the schools and lived walking distant to the high school. As the years progress, Frankfort has grown tremendously in restaurants, local stores such as Meijer, Petsmart, Mariano's, and even new locations on chain places! They have also grown through different events that take place and bringing the community together, including some like The Farmer's Market, Bluegrass Festival, and Fall Fest. If I were to change anything about Frankfort, it would be the traffic. Like most places, as the town gets more and more filled (always a good thing!), there comes a time where traffic gets crowded and it seems impossible to move around.... Read 70 reviews

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• Population 19,166

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  246 reviews

Current Resident: Hello folks! I have been living in Bolingbrook for at least 15 years now and I have to say I am seeing lots of improvements. Around 2006-2015 Bolingbrook was a iffy place to be at meaning not a lot of upgrades going around, homes being rented out left and right, and just not a pleasing area to want to retire at. Then the years 2017-2022 huge changes being done with this suburb area. I'm seeing lots of changes being done, lots of new homes being built, the high school is getting tons of credibility from their student performances, and prices around the area is slowly raising.... Read 246 reviews

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• Population 74,319

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  62 reviews

Current Resident: I love this area. I used to live in El Paso Texas and aurora Illinois, nothing beats Mokena. Everything is so close by, there’s a Trader Joe’s. The mall is close to my house! The neighbors are so lovely. I enjoy life here.... Read 62 reviews

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• Population 20,720

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  257 reviews

Current Resident: Plainfield is one of those towns that a couple moves to in order to start a family. The town is very safe and the schools are above average when it comes to the sports, grades, and teachers. There are plenty of families around that will look after your children when at the park and it has been growing to be an up-and-coming town. The cost of living is not expensive though with the tax-inflation, it raised the cost of living around here. There are plenty of opportunities for employment, and the shopping centers are clean! I'd recommend moving to this town if you're looking for a quiet, family-friendly, close-knit community.... Read 257 reviews

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• Population 44,857

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  83 reviews

Former Resident: Shorewood is very peaceful town! Everything is close by, you can find residential, commercial and farm land.... Read 83 reviews

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• Population 17,303

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  110 reviews

Current Resident: New Lenox is a great town! It is very family-friendly and safe. Although, it is definitely on the more boring side of towns. All a person can really do is get fast food or shop at Target. I would love to see New Lenox build more businesses where kids can go have fun and residents can find more jobs.... Read 110 reviews

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• Population 26,788

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  69 reviews

Former Resident: I loved growing up here, it is a a medium size town that is finally starting to get more development into it. Newer food places and store are starting to open up and that is what is really needs. The people there are very interesting with a wide variety of them.... Read 69 reviews

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• Population 25,499

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  69 reviews

Current Resident: Homer Glen is a very safe town. Majority of the town goes to Lockport Township High School. Being a suburb of Chicago, Homer Glen is not the biggest city; however, it is also not small. It’s not a small town where everyone knows everyone, but you sure do know your neighbors. Growing up I have always felt safe and worry free because Homer Glen is a very low crime town. I can assure you that safety is very high in Homer Glen. There are many food chains such as McDonald’s, Chili’s, White Castle, Wendy’s, and Chipotle which everyone seems to love. Homer Glen also has your typical Jewel Osco, Meijer, and Dollar Tree.... Read 69 reviews

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• grade A

• Population 24,521

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  47 reviews

Current Resident: Nature abounds in Channahon, with three rivers, several parks, the I & M corridor, and historical Native American burial mounds, etc. Excellent police force that diligently enforces the law, to ensure practically no crime! Property taxes are unusually high, primarily due to the local schools' budgets and spending, and the cost of teachers' and staffs' generous salaries, benefits, and pension funds. Numerous chemical factories cause frequent offensive odors in the air, throughout the entire village. Cellular phones DO NOT work well in some neighborhoods, due to very restrictive village tower regulations. There are many cell phone DEAD ZONES throughout Channahon, and very limited choice of carriers. Only one major supermarket, and the usual fast food franchises, with a few stand alone retail, and service businesses and dining venues. Weather is cold, icy and snow in Winter, hot and humid in Summer, with beautiful ( but too short) Springs and Autumns.... Read 47 reviews

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• Population 13,281

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  38 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived here for two years now and my neighbors are so kind! Over the years I've lived in many places, and this town is on my top list.... Read 38 reviews

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• Population 20,388

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Frankfort Square. There are so many safe and even free activities and resources within walking distance from our home. There are several parks and the Frankfort Square Park District in right in the neighborhood. SSSRA is right across the street from our subdivision. You are never truly in need of anything. Less than 2 miles away are plenty of shopping experiences and places to eat. Schools are very highly rated as well. Also, everyone in the neighborhood looks out for each other.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 8,831

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.47 out of 5  176 reviews

Current Resident: Living in Romeoville IL it's always been a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood, you will never not see someone walking their pet, taking bike rides with their family, and just enjoying the outside on their front porch. I have been living in this area for as long as I can remember and it's been great especially with school being only a few minutes away! I think the only think I would ever want to change is the bonds between me and my community... making them stronger, help others feel more comfortable to turn to one another when they need it! I feel that although it is a good community to live in it would be great to see neighbors be familiar with one another and really come together but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.... Read 176 reviews

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• Population 39,644

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: Lovely place to live, peace and quiet. People are mostly nice to all regardless of race. School system is decent as well. Nice houses, unique layout for most so the town looks unique. Recent replacement of side streets makes it look nice too. Civil rules and ordinances enforced so lawns and streets stay neat and clean.... Read 40 reviews

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• Population 8,058

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: My family and I recently moved to Manhattan from Tinley Park because we wanted a little bit more peace and quiet, as well as land. The first thing we fell in love with was the small town country charm, and how friendly everyone is! Every single person we encountered, either driving around or walking through neighborhoods, always stopped to say hello and chat. The schools are great, and I’m looking forward to my youngest attending soon as well.... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 8,218

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.59 out of 5  384 reviews

Current Resident: I love the diversity Joliet carries in its neighborhoods, but the downtown area really needs some fixing. There are many historical sites for tourists and is home to my entire family!... Read 384 reviews

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• grade B

• Population 147,323

• Town in Illinois

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: Love Braidwood and the small town living it comes along with it. Braidwood truly helps me save money than spend it since I'm not living in a remote area that has alot of box stores. Everyone here is so friendly and knows everyone. My family and I have been living here for 15 years and bought a house that needed so much work, but my wonderful husband made it our home by fixing it up himself. I will always cherish all the memories we share in our home. Especially the day we brought our twins home from the hospital back in 2007. We have a boy and girl and they are now 13 years old. We all have made some really great friends over the years... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 6,338

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

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• grade B+

• Population 1,943

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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• Population 2,690

• Town in Illinois

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  Rating 3.08 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: The people are all extremely friendly and I love being in a smaller school. There’s 106 in my graduating class and I know them all by name. This give the community a feeling you wouldn’t be able to find in larger towns. Everyone shows up to support each other no matter what. The only problem is that roads get fixed very slowly in this town so sometimes it’s difficult to get from one place to another.... Read 24 reviews

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• Population 4,066

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: I actually really enjoy the quiet and tranquility of Monee. Neighbors are very friendly and helped my Mama and I when we first moved into the new town. There are always community events, such as, the Monee Fall Fest, the "Love Monee" operation, and many more. The only thing I would like to see change is an addition to a library and supermarket in Monee! Monee is engulfed in cornfields; therefore, everything is spaced out to the point where the nearest grocery is the next town over (Matteson, IL). As well as the library being a 15 to 20 minute drive in the opposite direction. Despite the lack of these things Monee is a very lovely and peaceful place to visit and live.... Read 13 reviews

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• grade C+

• Population 5,080

• Town in Illinois

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  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.... Read 5 reviews

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• Population 2,786

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Current Resident: Rockdale is a beautiful community with a lot of history! Rockdale is a very small village that sits on the outer edge of Joliet, and its surrounded by factories, and many delicious restaurants. Rockdale is a town with so many job opportunities, there are small businesses throughout the town such as bars, restaurants, hair salons and more! These places make for a good time during nightlife, and a relaxing small get away during the day. Rockdale is also starting to become a more diverse community and is very welcoming to children, and family no matter what race or ethnicity. There are many parks throughout Rockdale that make for a good time with the family, and they are all in reasonable distance so you could walk if you wanted to! One thing that could be added to improve the community is a few more business that target a younger audience of buyers. There are a lot of children, teens, and young adults within this area so adding something for them could be profitable, and more fun!... Read 5 reviews

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• grade B minus

• Population 2,416

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 3.04 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: Living in the town of Elwood brought me a small country town experience. I feel as though I am living in the country, and it is very peaceful. Commute to other bigger towns/cities is not bad.... Read 26 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• Population 2,524

• Town in Illinois

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  Rating 3.45 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy the small town safety and community that is readily available here. As with all small towns, there are the challenges with people who are new to the area. It can be difficult to make a business succeed here if you did not grow up here. The schools are great and the people are very friendly!... Read 22 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B

• Population 5,883

• Suburb of Chicago, IL

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  Rating 2.25 out of 5  8 reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• Population 2,529