Downers Grove 12 Percent Higher High School Graduation Rate

Talk about a misnomer—Downers Grove is anything but a downer, as recently ranked No. 8 in Forbes’ list of America’s Friendliest Towns. In fact, unless you’re talking about their incredibly low crime rate compared to the rest of the state, Downers Grove ranks pretty high in most things.

It is among the top in Illinois education, with a 12 percent higher high school graduation rate than the rest of the state and an annual household income of over $78,000—35 percent higher than average in these parts.

It has also been named one of CNN’s best places to retire, for its abundance of parks, nature, and, of course, stellar hospitals. full article