It should be no surprise that in 2018 the Village of Clarendon Hills was named #1 in Best Places to Live and #2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Illinois, and #3 in Best Places to Live in the United States by Niche.com. The Village offers a high quality of life for residents, including a low crime rate, top-rated schools, high average home values and vibrant downtown served by its Metra commuter rail station.