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Safest Neighborhoods in Sangamon County, IL

  • Sherman

    Sherman

    Sherman is a tranquil village and suburb north of Springfield . The area is residentially focused, as homeowners carefully maintain each leafy subdivision. However, Sherman's expanding businesses and thriving recreational spaces assert that the village is more than just a bedroom community. "We are truly self-sustained," says Tracy Shaw, current resident

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      $342K

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  • Rochester

    Rochester

    Rochester is a prominent suburb of Springfield that draws people looking for a more relaxed lifestyle without losing quick access to all that the city has to offer. The village is experiencing rapid residential growth, with many new subdivisions built within the past decade. The Rochester school district is a significant draw to the area, and the

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      $314K

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      $363K - $499K

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  • Spaulding

    Spaulding

    Spaulding is a bedroom community just east of Springfield , a bustling state capital. The village encompasses less than 1 square mile and blends almost seamlessly into the neighboring community of Riverton . "Spaulding and Riverton are basically the exact same town because they share a lot of amenities, like the school district," says Dominic Campo, managing

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      $259K

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  • Pawnee

    Pawnee

    The rural village of Pawnee is a former coal mining town turned bedroom community. Its original railroad still carts coal to this day, although not from the community itself anymore. Even though industries have left the village, the community still attracts people looking for tranquil places to settle within the Springfield metropolitan area. People can

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      $189K

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  • Auburn

    Auburn

    Auburn is a rural bedroom community in the Springfield metropolitan area. While residents commute out of the community for work, people choose the area for its secluded location, tranquil atmosphere and school district. "Auburn has a bigger population and larger school district than nearby places like Pawnee , but still keeps a small hometown feel," says

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      $176K

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