Illinois · Young Professionals

Best cities in Illinois
for young professionals (2026)

Bloomington tops the Illinois ranking for young professionals with an UrbRank Score of 74/100. See the full state ranking below.

What matters for young professionals

30% jobs, 25% walkability, 20% affordability, 15% climate, 10% safety.

1 scored city in Illinois, ranked by UrbRank Score.

How Illinois's best stack up against the rest of the country.