Why you'd want to live in Bloomingdale

Located just 30 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago, Bolingbrook provides a comfortable suburban environment for those wanting to be near the Windy City while enjoying a little more space and greenery. First developed in the 1960s, the village experienced rapid growth in the 1980s and ’90s, and today still continues to attract new residents, especially those with children, in part thanks to its great public schools. Half of the schools in the Bolingbrook area received an above-average rating from GreatSchools, with 90% of the village’s students going on to graduate high school. The village’s numerous woodlands and parks are another major attraction. The state’s only indoor-outdoor water park, Pelican Harbor, can be found within Bolingbrook and is actually a public facility. The Hidden Oaks Conservation Area is devoted to preserving and educating about native Illinois wildlife, while the DuPage River Greenway Trail is great for hikers. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm, a four-lake destination for sport fishing that even has a bait shop onsite for those in need of some kit or a permit. And finally, for those who prefer exploring the air, there is the Illinois Aviation Museum at the Clow International Airport, which offers hot air balloon rides. While Bolingbrook residents have an average commute time to work of 35 minutes, not all need to travel to Chicago or nearby Naperville to clock in. Several large companies, including Ulta Beauty and Weathertech, have their headquarters in the village–all of which help bring the median household income here to $104,463.—KR via fortune.com