According to a new ranking, a Chicago suburb is one of the best places in the United States to raise a family.
That ranking, issued by Money Magazine, says that Villa Park is the eighth-best place to raise a family in the U.S.
The magazine cites the city’s local amenities , low crime rates, and modest unemployment rate as some of the reasons that it made the cut. The median home price in the city is $263,000, and other attractions like the Illinois Prairie Path, a trail that winds through the city, also were mentioned by the magazine.
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This home was named the "most beautiful home for sale" in Illinois, according to a new report from Architectural Digest listing "most beautiful" residences on the market in every state of the country. Listed at $9,950,000, Illinois' chosen home sits on 8 acres of "beautifully manicured lawns" in Barrington Hills. See more photos here .
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Chicago's historic "Wrigley Mansion" was put back on the market earlier this year. The 13,705-square-foot property at 2466 North Lakeview Ave. was initially listed for $7.15 million but had been under contract to sell. In August, it was put back on the market at $5.5 million, according to Parkvue Realty. See more photos here .
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Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen put his north suburban mansion on the market this summer. The Hall of Famer originally listed the 2.6-acre private Highland Park estate in June 2016 for just under $3.1 million. In August, the five-bedroom, 10,000 square-foot home was re-listed with an asking price of $2.795 million. See more photos here .
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A Rockford home previously owned by Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick was listed for $800,000 in July. The three story Italian villa style home has been restored and boasts six bedrooms and a tower loft. See more photos here .
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A three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom condo located in an 1887 Lincoln Park police station was listed for sale for $2.15 million in July. According to the listing, “this historic police station that was converted into an expansive 4,000 sft. (interior) stunning condo has dramatic 15' ceilings, crown molding, custom cabinetry, freshly sanded/stained hardwood floors, and commercial grade ultra-high end appliances.” See more photos here .
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One of the few houses to survive the Great Chicago Fire was also listed in July for $2.85 million in Lincoln Park. The 6,750-square-foot mansion was built in 1867. After surviving the 1871 fire, it was uprooted and brought to its current location, 1248 W. Montana St. See more photos here .
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The Chicago penthouse seen on hit shows "Empire" and "Chicago P.D." was listed in June for $8.9 million. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom penthouse, located in the Streeterville neighborhood at 415 E. North Water St., not only boasts a stunning view of the Navy Pier fireworks from a 67-foot wraparound terrace, but it also includes a private basketball court. See photos here .
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After being traded, Chicago Blackhawks player Niklas Hjalmarsson listed his Lakeview home for $3.199 million. The five-bedroom, five-bathroom Southport Corridor house was built in 2015. It sits on a double lot and features a sport court with synthetic turf. The outdoor space includes a paved patio with a fireplace and garage deck. See photos here .
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HGTV's "Kitchen Crashers" host Alison Victoria listed her Chicago home for $1.5 million in June. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, located at 1519 Wicker Park Ave., features -- you guessed it -- a kitchen remodeled by Victoria herself. See more photos here. .
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Chicago Bulls' former star forward Jimmy Butler, who was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal, listed his River North home for $5 million earlier this year. The six-bedroom, four-bathroom home, located in the city's River North neighborhood, has over 10,0000 square feet of living space. According to the listing, “this home is an entertainers dream” with a 750-bottle wine cellar and recreation room with a full bar. See more photos here .
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Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and wife Kristin Cavallari listed their Lake Forest mansion for $4.75 million after moving out of the Chicago area. The luxurious seven-bedroom, 11,000-square-foot home features a Bulls-themed half-court indoor basketball gym, access to Lake Michigan, and a marble-filled white kitchen. See photos inside here .
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A decommissioned church-turned-condo in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood was listed for sale at $1.56 million. According to its listing on @properties, the "Cathedral Place" condo is an "architectural masterpiece" — a converted, decommissioned historical church. See inside here .
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Potential homeowners had the chance to live like "The Hot Dog King," as the sprawling ranch that Dick Portillo used to call home in west suburban Addison went on the market with a $549,900 asking price. Dick Portillo is best known as the proprietor of the famed Portillo's restaurant chain. See more photos from inside here .
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The 6-bedroom, 6,100-square-foot Chicago mansion that was once home to former Blackhawk Dave Bolland was listed in February for $2.25 million. According to the listing by Coldwell Banker, the home boasts more than 4 fireplaces, an elevator, a sport court, chef's kitchen and a walk-out deck with city views. More photos here .
Villa Park also ranked as the 28th -best place to live in the United States, according to the magazine. Two other Chicago suburbs, Schaumburg (ninth) and Wheaton (27th ) also made the cut on that list.
North Arlington, New Jersey was named as the best place to raise a family in the country, with Monterey Park, California and Fishers, Indiana ranking behind it on the list. Fishers also ranked as the best place to live in the U.S., the magazine said.
