Best places to retire in Illinois
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Illinois
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Illinois. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Illinois.
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#25. La Grange Park
- Population: 13,395
- Median home value: $361,500 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,172 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $105,783
- Pictured: 630 N Spring Ave, La Grange Park ($899,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $361,500 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,172 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $105,783
- Pictured: 630 N Spring Ave, La Grange Park ($899,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#24. Long Grove
- Population: 7,963
- Median home value: $648,700 (98% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (2% rent)
- Median household income: $214,073
- Pictured: 3149 Cuba Rd, Long Grove ($3.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $648,700 (98% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (2% rent)
- Median household income: $214,073
- Pictured: 3149 Cuba Rd, Long Grove ($3.3 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#23. Lena
- Population: 2,879
- Median home value: $110,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $421 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $56,367
- Pictured: 8936 W Cedarville Rd, Lena ($675,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $110,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $421 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $56,367
- Pictured: 8936 W Cedarville Rd, Lena ($675,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#22. Marion
- Population: 17,595
- Median home value: $115,500 (55% own)
- Median rent: $740 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $43,502
- Pictured: 22277 Old Delta Mine Rd, Marion ($2.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $115,500 (55% own)
- Median rent: $740 (45% rent)
- Median household income: $43,502
- Pictured: 22277 Old Delta Mine Rd, Marion ($2.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#21. McLeansboro
- Population: 2,613
- Median home value: $60,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $544 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $47,028
- Pictured: 10663 Fairground Rd, McLeansboro ($950,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $60,900 (71% own)
- Median rent: $544 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $47,028
- Pictured: 10663 Fairground Rd, McLeansboro ($950,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#20. Peru
- Population: 9,798
- Median home value: $127,400 (70% own)
- Median rent: $744 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,321
- Pictured: 720 30th St, Peru ($500,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $127,400 (70% own)
- Median rent: $744 (30% rent)
- Median household income: $51,321
- Pictured: 720 30th St, Peru ($500,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#19. Geneseo
- Population: 6,599
- Median home value: $144,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $726 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $62,967
- Pictured: 9002 Wolf Rd, Geneseo ($1.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $144,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $726 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $62,967
- Pictured: 9002 Wolf Rd, Geneseo ($1.1 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#18. Northfield
- Population: 5,534
- Median home value: $638,400 (90% own)
- Median rent: $2,083 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $148,077
- Pictured: 225 Shadowood Ln, Northfield ($5.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $638,400 (90% own)
- Median rent: $2,083 (10% rent)
- Median household income: $148,077
- Pictured: 225 Shadowood Ln, Northfield ($5.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#17. Glenview
- Population: 47,416
- Median home value: $499,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,771 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $115,198
- Pictured: 1111 Normandy Ln, Glenview ($3.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $499,900 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,771 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $115,198
- Pictured: 1111 Normandy Ln, Glenview ($3.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#16. Glencoe
- Population: 8,888
- Median home value: $953,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,574 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $248,851
- Pictured: 111 Lakewood Dr, Glencoe ($6.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $953,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,574 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $248,851
- Pictured: 111 Lakewood Dr, Glencoe ($6.4 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Godfrey
- Population: 17,579
- Median home value: $148,300 (81% own)
- Median rent: $951 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $73,238
- Pictured: 100 Quail Valley Dr, Godfrey ($1.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $148,300 (81% own)
- Median rent: $951 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $73,238
- Pictured: 100 Quail Valley Dr, Godfrey ($1.3 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Crestwood
- Population: 10,831
- Median home value: $154,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $927 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $61,132
- Pictured: 13944 Long Ave, Crestwood ($529,900, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $154,300 (74% own)
- Median rent: $927 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $61,132
- Pictured: 13944 Long Ave, Crestwood ($529,900, 6 bedrooms)
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#13. Lake Forest
- Population: 19,173
- Median home value: $842,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,831 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $172,165
- Pictured: 77 Stone Gate Ln, Lake Forest ($11.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $842,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,831 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $172,165
- Pictured: 77 Stone Gate Ln, Lake Forest ($11.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#12. Lincolnshire
- Population: 7,572
- Median home value: $508,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,791 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $116,316
- Pictured: 306 Briarwood Ln, Lincolnshire ($1.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $508,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $2,791 (16% rent)
- Median household income: $116,316
- Pictured: 306 Briarwood Ln, Lincolnshire ($1.7 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Casey
- Population: 2,756
- Median home value: $70,000 (69% own)
- Median rent: $710 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $43,869
- Pictured: 2391 County Road 1050N Rd, Casey ($315,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $70,000 (69% own)
- Median rent: $710 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $43,869
- Pictured: 2391 County Road 1050N Rd, Casey ($315,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#10. Lake Barrington
- Population: 5,117
- Median home value: $379,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,389 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $110,972
- Pictured: 28064 Gray Barn Ln, Lake Barrington ($1.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $379,700 (91% own)
- Median rent: $1,389 (9% rent)
- Median household income: $110,972
- Pictured: 28064 Gray Barn Ln, Lake Barrington ($1.1 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#9. Burr Ridge
- Population: 10,763
- Median home value: $686,600 (93% own)
- Median rent: $2,263 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $159,335
- Pictured: 8988 Johnston Rd, Burr Ridge ($10.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $686,600 (93% own)
- Median rent: $2,263 (7% rent)
- Median household income: $159,335
- Pictured: 8988 Johnston Rd, Burr Ridge ($10.0 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#8. Highland Park
- Population: 29,628
- Median home value: $584,500 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,754 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $150,269
- Pictured: 2700 Point Ln, Highland Park ($14.9 million, 9 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $584,500 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,754 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $150,269
- Pictured: 2700 Point Ln, Highland Park ($14.9 million, 9 bedrooms)
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#7. Northbrook
- Population: 33,343
- Median home value: $534,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,056 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $124,863
- Pictured: 1602-16 Braeside Ln, Northbrook ($6.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $534,800 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,056 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $124,863
- Pictured: 1602-16 Braeside Ln, Northbrook ($6.5 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#6. Oak Brook
- Population: 8,075
- Median home value: $801,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,071 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $141,055
- Pictured: 2901 31st St, Oak Brook ($6.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $801,100 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,071 (4% rent)
- Median household income: $141,055
- Pictured: 2901 31st St, Oak Brook ($6.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#5. Energy
- Population: 1,016
- Median home value: $115,700 (56% own)
- Median rent: $669 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $50,031
- Pictured: 304 McVicker Dr, Energy ($189,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $115,700 (56% own)
- Median rent: $669 (44% rent)
- Median household income: $50,031
- Pictured: 304 McVicker Dr, Energy ($189,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#4. Inverness
- Population: 7,633
- Median home value: $628,700 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $192,576
- Pictured: 55 New Abbey Dr, Inverness ($2.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $628,700 (97% own)
- Median rent: $3,250 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $192,576
- Pictured: 55 New Abbey Dr, Inverness ($2.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#3. Riverwoods
- Population: 3,618
- Median home value: $714,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,539 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $207,188
- Pictured: 720 Thornmeadow Rd, Riverwoods ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $714,500 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,539 (3% rent)
- Median household income: $207,188
- Pictured: 720 Thornmeadow Rd, Riverwoods ($1.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#2. Aledo
- Population: 3,494
- Median home value: $97,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $621 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $50,482
- Pictured: 1011 230th St, Aledo ($275,000, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $97,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $621 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $50,482
- Pictured: 1011 230th St, Aledo ($275,000, 2 bedrooms)
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#1. Leland Grove
- Population: 1,406
- Median home value: $222,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,518 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $108,947
- Pictured: 2024 S Illini Rd, Springfield ($849,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $222,700 (95% own)
- Median rent: $1,518 (5% rent)
- Median household income: $108,947
- Pictured: 2024 S Illini Rd, Springfield ($849,000, 6 bedrooms)
