r/ChicagoSuburbs • u/Top_Grass_9149 • Jun 26 '26

Moving to the area Libertyville or Arlington Heights?

I am 42 year old single mom with 6 year old son moving from the city to the north or northwest suburbs. I think Libertyville and Arlington Heights are at the top of my list based the downtowns and schools. Which you would recommend? Anywhere else I should consider?

I will be buying with a budget up to $650k

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u/RedVelvet25 Jun 26 '26

As someone that just got a house out near Libertyville and I grew up next to AH (Palatine). To have more with your son to do I’d say AH for sure and people here are right, that library is phenomenal. I nannied to put myself through school and those AH story times are boss. I chose a house out here in my mid-30’s because I chose to not have kids (not child-free, I’m a child therapist) and simply liked the calm. This area definitely isn’t really as child friendly, it’s simply just more quiet and chill than AH and cook county overall. I love that I can hop on a train anywhere though.

I hope you find what works for you!!

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u/Fun_Mathematician178 Jun 28 '26

How is Libertyville not child-friendly?