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    Most Populated Neighborhoods in Illinois (2026 Rankings)

    Population size reflects urban density, amenity availability, and community activity. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Illinois by population to highlight the most bustling areas.

    ChicagoIL
    Kurby Score: 66
    Population: 2,693,976
    Home Value: $270,000
    Population: 2,693,976
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 36
    AuroraIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 181,405
    Home Value: $241,600
    Population: 181,405
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    JolietIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 150,221
    Home Value: $233,800
    Population: 150,221
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    4
    NapervilleIL
    Kurby Score: 75
    Population: 149,540
    Home Value: $420,000
    Population: 149,540
    Walk Score: 41/100
    AQI: 26
    5
    RockfordIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 148,173
    Home Value: $114,100
    Population: 148,173
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    6
    SpringfieldIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 114,214
    Home Value: $147,700
    Population: 114,214
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    7
    ElginIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 114,190
    Home Value: $242,500
    Population: 114,190
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    8
    PeoriaIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 113,054
    Home Value: $146,700
    Population: 113,054
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    9
    WaukeganIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 89,435
    Home Value: $164,400
    Population: 89,435
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    10
    ChampaignIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 88,628
    Home Value: $191,200
    Population: 88,628
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    11
    CiceroIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 84,189
    Home Value: $224,300
    Population: 84,189
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    12
    BloomingtonIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 78,788
    Home Value: $190,700
    Population: 78,788
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    13
    Schaumburg villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 77,571
    Home Value: $303,000
    Population: 77,571
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    14
    EvanstonIL
    Kurby Score: 70
    Population: 77,181
    Home Value: $454,600
    Population: 77,181
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    15
    Arlington Heights villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 76,794
    Home Value: $396,500
    Population: 76,794
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    16
    Bolingbrook villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 73,755
    Home Value: $276,400
    Population: 73,755
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    17
    DecaturIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 70,975
    Home Value: $96,800
    Population: 70,975
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    18
    Palatine villageIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Population: 67,223
    Home Value: $337,200
    Population: 67,223
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    19
    Skokie villageIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Population: 67,076
    Home Value: $362,500
    Population: 67,076
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    20
    Lincoln ParkChicago, IL
    Kurby Score: 74
    Population: 64,320
    Home Value: $485,000
    Population: 64,320
    Walk Score: 96/100
    AQI: 36
    21
    Des PlainesIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 60,087
    Home Value: $304,100
    Population: 60,087
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    22
    Orland Park villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 58,345
    Home Value: $337,800
    Population: 58,345
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    23
    Oak Lawn villageIL
    Kurby Score: 72
    Population: 57,665
    Home Value: $250,900
    Population: 57,665
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    24
    BerwynIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Population: 56,556
    Home Value: $272,900
    Population: 56,556
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43
    25
    Mount Prospect villageIL
    Kurby Score: 71
    Population: 56,191
    Home Value: $367,900
    Population: 56,191
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 43

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