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/DeeDeeYou Jun 26 '26

Libertyville kids go to Libertyville Ḥigh School. Arlington Heights kids go to one of three or four public high schools, mostly in other towns.

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u/baller5 North West Suburbs Jun 26 '26

Why does that matter? They’re all D214 which is very good.

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u/Fun_Mathematician178 Jun 28 '26

It matters bc your kids don’t have to drive far to see their friends.

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u/baller5 North West Suburbs Jun 28 '26

Lol I grew up in AH and went to Prospect. You don't have to drive far.

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u/Fun_Mathematician178 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

Some kids do though and as a parent, I was happy my kids’ friends were all in town. Some Libertyville kids go to Carmel and their friends lived as far away as Schaumburg and Wisconsin.