Neighborhood Profiles

The Bucktown neighborhood is situated East of the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/I-94), North of North Ave, and West of Western. This 60622-based neighborhood some consider classified within the West Town  ... Details

Edgewater is perfect for those looking to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago but also want to stay in touch with the heartbeat of the city. The location is a straight shot  ... Details

Fulton Market is an up-and-coming neighborhood growing hotter by the second. With corporate relocations to this neighborhood, including Google and McDonald’s, recent luxury rental developments, and  ... Details

The Gold Coast historic district in Chicago, roughly located between North Ave, Clark St, and Chicago Ave, boomed in the wake of the Chicago Fire to become one of the wealthiest neighborhoods. Because  ... Details

Humboldt Park is a West Side neighborhood located just west of Wicker Park. The neighborhood is split into East and West Humboldt Park. The two halves are separated by the actual Humboldt park,  ... Details

In many ways, Lakeview is a neighborhood of neighborhoods – Chicago’s Chicago, with vastly different communities in the area. For example, Lakeview contains Wrigleyville, the Cubs’ home stadium area,  ... Details

This residential neighborhood, north of Old Town and The Gold Coast, is named after the park bordering Lake Michigan and North Avenue Beach. The park, in turn, is named after the 16th president of the  ... Details

The Logan Square community area, one of the 77 Chicago designated communities, is centered on the public square that serves its namesake located at Milwaukee Ave, Logan Blvd, and Kedzie Blvd. The  ... Details

Old Town is a historic district on the North Side of Chicago and is home to a wide variety of old Victorian-era buildings. Old Town is an incredibly popular location because its proximity to both the  ... Details

Named quite literally for the large population of ravens that the area’s forest used to the house before being developed for real estate, Ravenswood has a rich history that shines through even as  ... Details

This dynamic neighborhood currently serves as Chicago’s center for nightlife, fine dining, and entertainment. Bordered by the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, this pocket was originally the location  ... Details

The South Loop is perfect for both families and recent graduates alike. Its educational amenities, such as the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium, make it ideal for parents looking  ... Details

Located in West Town, this neighborhood is named after a wave of immigrants in the early 1900s. As opposed to its neighbor to the north, Wicker Park, residents here were predominantly working-class,  ... Details

This once highly industrious hood is now well known for the hottest, award-winning restaurants, loft-style living, and center for art and fashion in Chicago. Before the 1871 Chicago Fire, Chicago was  ... Details

Wicker Park is well known for its many unique shops and abundant restaurants. The neighborhood is also conveniently located in an area with plenty of public transit making the neighborhood likable for  ... Details

Wrigleyville is home to Wrigley Field, one of Chicago’s baseball teams' home fields. Wrigleyville and its mascot, the Chicago Cubs, are Chicago's genuine pride and spirit. This area, formed in 1914,  ... Details