Best Places to Live in Illinois

Illinois is a Midwest state located in the Great Lakes region of the USA. It’s known for its sprawling landscape, which is dominated by rolling hills and lush farmland. Major cities include Chicago, home to the iconic Willis Tower, as well as Rockford and Bloomington. The state offers many attractions including the Shawnee National Forest and Starved Rock State Park. From historical monuments to its vibrant arts scene, there’s something for everyone in Illinois.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Illinois is 7.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Illinois jobs have increased by 0.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Illinois's cost of living is 6.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Illinois's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the state of Illinois, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Illinois remained very strongly Democratic, 57.4% to 40.4%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Illinois's population is 12,821,813 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 28.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Illinois is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.9%.

SCHOOLS

Illinois public schools spend $14,281 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Illinois. More Education

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Housing Market in Illinois

It's a good time to buy in Illinois. Home Appreciation is up 6.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Illinois is .

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