"Top-Ranked Chicago Area Cities for Best Quality of Life and Public Schools"

Niche's 2024 "Best Places to Live in the Chicago Area" report ranks Naperville as the top spot, with Clarendon Hills, Long Grove, Hinsdale, and Evanston also making the list. The Loop is the only Chicago neighborhood included. The report also features rankings for other Midwestern cities and suburbs, with Carmel, Indiana, and Long Grove, Illinois, receiving high marks. Overall, the report provides insights into the best places to live and raise a family in America, using a rigorous methodology to guide decisions on where to live.