Geneva, a city in Kane County, Illinois, has been recognized as the seventh best suburb to live in the Chicagoland area by Chicago magazine. The city is celebrated for its appealing downtown, which offers a blend of shopping, dining, and a small-town feel, making it a desirable location for residents. According to the magazine, Geneva is described as "where suburban cool meets affordability." Despite a significant rise in housing prices, which have surged by more than 50% over the past five years, living in Geneva is still considered a relative bargain. The magazine collaborated with DataJoe to evaluate 205 communities in the region, focusing on various factors, and Geneva excelled in categories such as mobility, entertainment, and green spaces, receiving scores above 9.0. Other suburbs that made the top ten list include Winnetka, Libertyville, Glencoe, and Arlington Heights, highlighting the diverse options available in the northern Illinois region for potential homeowners.