Search for any place in the USA:







Best Places to Live in Illinois


See Places Rated and Ranked Click Here

Overview, People, Health, Economy, Housing, Rankings, Crime
Climate, Education, Transportation, Cost of Living, Religion, Voting

Overview
QuickFacts
Population:13,008,336
Pop. Change:5%
State:Illinois
Metro Area:Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Peoria, ... 29 more
County:Cook, DuPage, ... 102 more
City:Chicago, Rockford township, ... 2757 more
Zip Code:60623, 60629, ... 1596 more
Real Estate:For Sale
Search:Find and Compare Realtors
Schools:See Local Schools
US States

Interesting Facts about Illinois

As of 2011, Illinois's population is 13,008,336 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.69 percent.

--------------------

The median home cost in Illinois is $178,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.72 percent.

--------------------

Compared to the rest of the country, Illinois's cost of living is 0.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

--------------------

Illinois public schools spend $4,733 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.3 students per teacher in Illinois.

--------------------

The unemployment rate in Illinois is 9.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Illinois jobs have Decreased by 0.79 percent.

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

--------------------

Illinois's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes