Best Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

Chicago Hills

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

94

Safety95

Schools95

Value87

Walk94

Median: $784,767 Rent: $3,139/mo Best for: Affluent Families

Chicago Heights

Upscale · Ultra Luxury

94

Safety95

Schools95

Value86

Walk95

Median: $815,943 Rent: $3,263/mo Best for: Executives

Royal Chicago

Suburban · Luxury

90

Safety95

Schools95

Value85

Walk89

Median: $559,609 Rent: $2,238/mo Best for: Families

Chicago Estates

Suburban · Exclusive

89

Safety94

Schools94

Value84

Walk86

Median: $421,615 Rent: $1,686/mo Best for: Wealthy Families

Chicago Ranch

Suburban · Spacious

88

Safety92

Schools93

Value84

Walk87

Median: $590,780 Rent: $2,363/mo Best for: Families

Chicago Village

Mixed · Hip

87

Safety89

Schools90

Value84

Walk82

Median: $503,661 Rent: $2,014/mo Best for: Millennials

The Heights

Urban · Trendy

86

Safety88

Schools88

Value82

Walk85

Median: $517,706 Rent: $2,070/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Chicago Park

Residential · Family-Friendly

86

Safety89

Schools90

Value84

Walk89

Median: $477,646 Rent: $1,910/mo Best for: Families

West Chicago

Residential · Gentrifying

86

Safety88

Schools89

Value84

Walk87

Median: $596,794 Rent: $2,387/mo Best for: Young Families

North Chicago

Residential · Suburban

85

Safety87

Schools88

Value85

Walk81

Median: $407,759 Rent: $1,631/mo Best for: Commuters

Chicago Grove

Residential · Charming

84

Safety86

Schools87

Value83

Walk81

Median: $522,991 Rent: $2,091/mo Best for: Professionals

Chicago Gardens

Residential · Established

80

Safety82

Schools83

Value80

Walk82

Median: $509,167 Rent: $2,036/mo Best for: Families

East Chicago

Mixed · Diverse

80

Safety81

Schools82

Value81

Walk83

Median: $416,832 Rent: $1,667/mo Best for: Families

Midtown

Urban · Urban

80

Safety80

Schools81

Value79

Walk83

Median: $416,527 Rent: $1,666/mo Best for: Professionals

Chicago Meadows

Suburban · Quiet

80

Safety83

Schools82

Value81

Walk82

Median: $493,066 Rent: $1,972/mo Best for: Retirees

South Chicago

Mixed · Diverse

77

Safety75

Schools77

Value79

Walk76

Median: $506,657 Rent: $2,026/mo Best for: First-time Buyers

Downtown

Urban · Vibrant

77

Safety76

Schools77

Value75

Walk75

Median: $391,026 Rent: $1,564/mo Best for: Young Professionals

Arts District

Cultural · Creative

76

Safety75

Schools76

Value77

Walk76

Median: $531,711 Rent: $2,126/mo Best for: Artists

Industrial District

Industrial · Emerging

71

Safety68

Schools70

Value75

Walk71

Median: $285,325 Rent: $1,141/mo Best for: Investors

Warehouse District

Mixed · Up-and-Coming

70

Safety67

Schools68

Value75

Walk69

Median: $335,184 Rent: $1,340/mo Best for: Entrepreneurs