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Top 100 cities ranked by most libraries

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Economy
Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living
Housing
Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax
Demographics & Education
Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans
Health & Safety
Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality
Quality of Life
Shortest Commute Most Work From Home
Civic & Politics
Most Republican Most Democratic
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants
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Most Libraries - Illinois

1 Chicago 188
2 Villa Park 188
3 Forest Park 188
4 Bridgeview 188
5 Clarendon Hills 188
6 Hickory Hills 188
7 Cicero 188
8 La Grange 188
9 Bensenville 188
10 Oak Brook 188
11 Willow Springs 188
12 Posen 188
13 Oak Lawn 188
14 Berwyn 188
15 Oak Park 188
16 Norridge 188
17 Hinsdale 188
18 Evergreen Park 188
19 Elmhurst 188
20 Harwood Heights 188
21 Stickney 188
22 Willowbrook 188
23 Franklin Park 188
24 Countryside 188
25 River Grove 188
26 Westchester 188
27 Broadview 188
28 Western Springs 188
29 Brookfield 188
30 River Forest 188
31 Riverside 188
32 Burr Ridge 188
33 Burbank 188
34 Schiller Park 188
35 Alsip 188
36 Hillside 188
37 Summit 188
38 Bellwood 188
39 Worth 188
40 North Riverside 188
41 Calumet Park 188
42 Chicago Ridge 188
43 Justice 188
44 Palos Hills 188
45 Crestwood 188
46 Berkeley 188
47 Riverdale 188
48 Melrose Park 188
49 Maywood 188
50 Darien 188
51 La Grange Park 188
52 Westmont 188
53 Wood Dale 188
54 Northlake 188
55 Elmwood Park 188
56 Lyons 188
57 Blue Island 188
58 Aurora 30
59 Naperville 30
60 Bolingbrook 30
61 Wheaton 30
62 Downers Grove 30
63 Lombard 30
64 Warrenville 30
65 Romeoville 30
66 Bartlett 30
67 Carol Stream 30
68 Bloomingdale 30
69 Winfield 30
70 Hanover Park 30
71 Addison 30
72 Roselle 30
73 Woodridge 30
74 Glendale Heights 30
75 Glen Ellyn 30
76 Itasca 30
77 Lockport 30
78 West Chicago 30
79 Lisle 30
80 Steger 26
81 Glenwood 26
82 Dolton 26
83 Sauk Village 26
84 Harvey 26
85 Calumet City 26
86 Lynwood 26
87 Crete 26
88 South Holland 26
89 Lansing 26
90 Chicago Heights 26
91 Homewood 26
92 Prospect Heights 25
93 Evanston 25
94 Arlington Heights 25
95 Mount Prospect 25
96 Glenview 25
97 Northbrook 25
98 Elk Grove Village 25
99 North Chicago 25
100 Gurnee 25

Explore the top 100 cities ranked by most libraries in Illinois.

City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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