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    #1 in Best Places to Live in McLean County
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C+
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        B+
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B
      12. Commute
        A
      Normal is a with a population of 53,446. Normal is in McLean County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Normal offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Normal there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Normal and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Normal are highly rated.
      Population
      53,446
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $172,400
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $858
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        45%
      • Own
        55%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        106.2
        282.7
      • Murder
        5.5
        6.1
      • Rape
        62.2
        40.7
      • Robbery
        16.5
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        87.9
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,090.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        56.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        33%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        10%
      • 45-54 years
        9%
      • 55-64 years
        8%
      • 65+ years
        11%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        19%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        34%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        26%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        19%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $58,564
      National
      $69,021
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