Best Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois

Compare 50 neighborhoods side by side — schools, crime, walkability, home prices, and vibe. Then take the 60-second quiz to find your personal top match.

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$1.1M
Median Price
65%
Homeowners
38
Median Age
Cook County
County

Top Neighborhoods in Chicago

Gold Coast
$2.5M median · School 9/10 · Crime A+
Upscale · Walkable

Gold Coast is one of Chicago's most sought-after addresses — executive homes, top-rated schools, and low crime rates.

Streeterville
$2.3M median · School 8/10 · Crime A
Walkable · Urban

Streeterville puts everything within walking distance in Chicago — restaurants, parks, transit, and a true urban lifestyle.

River North
$2.2M median · School 8/10 · Crime B+
Urban · Trendy

River North draws creatives and young professionals to Chicago with indie cafes, street art, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Fulton Market
$2.1M median · School 7/10 · Crime B+
Urban · Trendy

Fulton Market draws creatives and young professionals to Chicago with indie cafes, street art, and a vibrant nightlife scene.

Lincoln Park
$1.9M median · School 9/10 · Crime A
Walkable · Upscale

Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's most sought-after addresses — executive homes, top-rated schools, and low crime rates.

Old Town
$1.8M median · School 8/10 · Crime A-
Walkable · Historic

Old Town is one of Chicago's oldest districts — restored architecture, tree-lined streets, and genuine character.

Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchoolsCrime
South Shore$682k4/10C-
Joliet$714k4/10C
Woodlawn$735k4/10C

All Neighborhoods in Chicago

Albany Park
$430k · Mixed · Family
Andersonville
$1.5M · Walkable · Artsy
Arlington Heights
$1.4M · Suburban · Family
Aurora
$840k · Suburban · Mixed
Avondale
$650k · Mixed · Up And Coming
Berwyn
$893k · Suburban · Family
Beverly
$420k · Suburban · Family
Bolingbrook
$1.0M · Suburban · Family
Bridgeport
$458k · Historic · Family
Bucktown
$1.7M · Trendy · Walkable
Chinatown
$924k · Urban · Mixed
Cicero
$758k · Urban · Mixed
Downers Grove
$1.3M · Suburban · Family
Edgewater
$321k · Walkable · Mixed
Elgin
$760k · Suburban · Family
Evanston
$1.6M · Suburban · Walkable
Fulton Market
$2.1M · Urban · Trendy
Glenview
$1.7M · Suburban · Upscale
Gold Coast
$2.5M · Upscale · Walkable
Homer Glen
$1.1M · Suburban · Quiet
Humboldt Park
$562k · Urban · Mixed
Hyde Park
$319k · Urban · Historic
Irving Park
$629k · Suburban · Family
Jefferson Park
$510k · Suburban · Quiet
Joliet
$714k · Suburban · Mixed
Lakeview
$1.7M · Walkable · Family
Lincoln Park
$885k · Walkable · Upscale
Logan Square
$730k · Artsy · Up And Coming
Naperville
$1.6M · Suburban · Family
Oak Lawn
$949k · Suburban · Family
Oak Park
$495k · Suburban · Historic
Old Town
$340k · Walkable · Historic
Orland Park
$1.2M · Suburban · Executive
Palatine
$1.2M · Suburban · Family
Pilsen
$1000k · Artsy · Up And Coming
Portage Park
$532k · Suburban · Family
Ravenswood
$1.4M · Family · Quiet
River North
$2.2M · Urban · Trendy
River West
$1.4M · Trendy · Up And Coming
Romeoville
$926k · Suburban · Family
Schaumburg
$1.3M · Suburban · Executive
South Shore
$155k · Urban · Waterfront
Streeterville
$2.3M · Walkable · Urban
Tinley Park
$1.1M · Suburban · Family
Ukrainian Village
$1.5M · Historic · Walkable
West Town
$730k · Trendy · Walkable
Westmont
$1.2M · Suburban · Family
Wicker Park
$1.6M · Trendy · Artsy
Woodlawn
$400k · Urban · Up And Coming
Wrigleyville
$1.5M · Walkable · Trendy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Chicago?

The median home price in Chicago, Illinois is approximately $1.1M. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $682k in entry-level areas to over $2.5M in premium neighborhoods.

What are the best neighborhoods in Chicago for families?

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How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, crime grade, walkability, and price range match your profile.