The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Illinois

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 238 towns of 2,500–10,000 people in Illinois. #1 is Lynwood, IL.

1. 25Madison, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 91% of Illinois towns

   3,171 people · Madison County · median home $58,900 · income $49,326 · Jan low 24°F · 13 in snow

2. 24Posen, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 92% of Illinois towns

   5,632 people · Cook County · median home $172,900 · income $73,051 · Jan low 20°F · 39 in snow

3. 23Rosewood Heights, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns

   3,971 people · Madison County · median home $137,300 · income $72,102 · Jan low 22°F · 11 in snow

4. 22South Chicago Heights, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns

   4,026 people · Cook County · median home $149,300 · income $58,691 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

5. 21Hometown, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns

   4,343 people · Cook County · median home $173,400 · income $61,101 · Jan low 20°F · 39 in snow

6. 20Robbins, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns

   4,629 people · Cook County · median home $121,300 · income $40,668 · Jan low 20°F · 39 in snow

7. 19Peoria Heights, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Illinois towns

   5,908 people · Peoria County · median home $117,700 · income $60,099 · Jan low 18°F · 26 in snow

8. 18Le Roy, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns

   3,512 people · McLean County · median home $167,600 · income $81,875 · Jan low 16°F · 15 in snow

9. 17Lawrenceville, Illinois

   Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns

   4,164 people · Lawrence County · median home $71,300 · income $41,005 · Jan low 21°F · 16 in snow

10. 16Cortland, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns

    4,398 people · DeKalb County · median home $233,200 · income $73,971 · Jan low 13°F · 33 in snow

11. 15Orland Hills, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Illinois towns

    6,893 people · Cook County · median home $280,300 · income $122,039 · Jan low 15°F · 31 in snow

12. 14Hoopeston, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Illinois towns

    4,915 people · Vermilion County · median home $78,100 · income $60,861 · Jan low 18°F · 20 in snow

13. 13University Park, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Illinois towns

    7,145 people · Will County · median home $153,200 · income $73,844 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

14. 12Park City, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Illinois towns

    7,885 people · Lake County · median home $57,400 · income $60,171 · Jan low 16°F · 41 in snow

15. 11Sauk Village, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 96% of Illinois towns

    9,921 people · Cook County · median home $110,800 · income $69,973 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

16. 10Venetian Village, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Illinois towns

    2,761 people · Lake County · median home $231,100 · income $79,273 · Jan low 15°F · 43 in snow

17. 9Monee, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 97% of Illinois towns

    5,128 people · Will County · median home $240,500 · income $91,969 · Jan low 15°F · 29 in snow

18. 8Wonder Lake, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Illinois towns

    3,973 people · McHenry County · median home $252,200 · income $94,655 · Jan low 13°F · 35 in snow

19. 7Crete, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Illinois towns

    8,465 people · Will County · median home $228,500 · income $97,147 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

20. 6Steger, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 98% of Illinois towns

    9,584 people · Will County · median home $156,700 · income $66,575 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

21. 5Dixmoor, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Illinois towns

    2,973 people · Cook County · median home $84,400 · income $44,600 · Jan low 20°F · 39 in snow

22. 4Flossmoor, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Illinois towns

    9,704 people · Cook County · median home $344,800 · income $133,663 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

23. 3Calumet Park, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Illinois towns

    7,025 people · Cook County · median home $184,700 · income $53,556 · Jan low 20°F · 39 in snow

24. 2Glenwood, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Illinois towns

    8,662 people · Cook County · median home $198,100 · income $77,391 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

25. 1Lynwood, Illinois

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Illinois towns

    9,116 people · Cook County · median home $218,000 · income $85,237 · Jan low 15°F · 28 in snow

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