Illinois Dominates US' Top 5 Safest, Wealthiest Suburbs List

A new report has meticulously examined American cities, using a comprehensive set of key metrics such as income, population, number of households, cost of living, and crime rates, among others.

This in-depth look provides a ton of information for folks interested in the quality of life in different suburbs.

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After those were all compiled, GoBankingRates announced the top 30 suburbs in America.

The top suburbs list is an interesting mix of locations.

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While three Chicago suburbs made it to the top five, the rest of the list is quite the spread, with New Jersey, California, Massachusetts, and Texas all making a strong showing.

The #1 "safest and richest" suburb in America is Western Springs, according to GoBankingRates findings.

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This ranking shows Western Springs as one of America's most desirable locations for people who want a high quality of life and a safe community. The best part is that it's right here in Illinois.

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The #2 suburb is Kenilworth, located on Chicago's North Shore. Kenilworth's high ranking isn't new; according to GoBankingRates, it was recently dubbed one of America's "wealthiest suburbs."

Winnetka also took the #5 spot, while Wilmette was a bit further down the list at #17.

Ottawa Hills, located in Ohio, is the only suburb in the Midwest to make the list that isn't in Illinois.

For a more detailed look at the top suburbs in America, you can explore the full report from GoBankingRates.

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Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Illinois using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.