Top 10 Neighborhoods in Chicago (2021)

10. West Loop

West Loop is one of the best places to move if you consider yourself a “foodie”. With Greektown being connected to this neighborhood festivals like Taste of Greece is a hotbed for tourists to visit from all over the United States! This area has also caught the attention of some of the largest companies like Google, McDonald’s, Sara Lee, and Uber as a location for their Headquarters.

9. Lincoln Square

This area is the perfect place to live if you want the small-town neighborhood feel but still close enough to the city of Chicago. If you follow the tree-lined street you will eventually run into one of their many parks like Winnemac Park, Welles Park, and Jacob Park. If you are up for a challenge you can also participate in the Ravenswood 5K race. Once you finish that head over to one of their many bars and restaurants for dinner.

8. Edison Park

If you are looking to move in into one of the safest neighborhoods surrounding Chicago this might be the perfect place for you. Since this neighborhood is named after the famous inventor Thomas Edison it is no surprise the high school graduation rate in this district is over 90 percent. Be sure to try one of their many Italian restaurants to get your fill of food and don’t forget to attend the Edison Park Fest that has been held since 1972!

7. Old Town

The old town is one of the most historic districts in Chicagoland and this brings a lot of character to the neighborhood. There is still a handful of buildings that still stands even after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. This area is also a hotspot for anyone who enjoys a nice cold beer. Take a stroll down N Wells Street and take advantage of restaurants and clubs like The Vig, Old Town Pour House, and Utopian Tailgate.

6. Wicker Park

Wicker Park is known as of the most trendy and artistic areas in Chicago. This well-known “hipster neighborhood” has a ton of flagship stores for brands like Adidas and Carhartt. Drive down Milwaukee Avenue and you will undoubtedly run into an art exhibit or a vintage/antiquities store. The nightlife is just as exciting with great late-night coffee shops and trendy bars with some live music.

5. Logan Square

This quaint neighborhood nestled by Bucktown and Humboldt Park gives a glimmer of a small town in a big city. The tree-lined streets and the rustic Greystone houses are perfect places to live if you enjoy walks and outdoor activities. On the main streets in this district, you will see a plentiful amount of cocktail bars and taverns. Mornings in logan square of second to none with a ton of coffee shops and bakeries. Is this somewhere you could live?

4. North Center

With North Center being voted one of Chicago’s best neighborhoods according to Chicago magazine in 2014 it’s no coincidence it breaks our top five. With a strong European influx in the 19^th century, the homes show a lot of the same attributes of a house you might see in Germany or even Romania. Located on the southside of the north center lies Roscoe Village which is another charming place to live. Take a peek into a niche boutique and after checking out Le Suds for a cocktail on their rooftop.

3. Lake View

Moving to this area is nothing short of being one of the most exciting places to live in Chicago. Lake View makes it very easy to ditch the car and walk to your every need with tons of trains and buses to get you around as well. Catch a game in Wrigleyville to watch the world-famous Chicago Cubs and after a walk over to the many Vienna Beef restaurants to get a taste of an original Chicago hotdog.

2. Streeterville

If you want the full downtown city experience Streeterville will not disappoint. Move into one of the many luxury condos for the best views of the city and Lake Michigan. You may be asking yourself “how can I exercise outside?” jump on your bike or rent a divvy bike and cruise along the lake. You can also take a walk down the famous Michigan Ave also known as Magnificent Mile to shop at luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Cartier. If you have children make sure you take them to Navy Pier to ride the Ferris wheel while you sip on a margarita from Margaritaville.

1. Lincoln Park

Coming in number one on our list is the vibrant neighborhood in Lincoln Park. With Chicago being the 3^rd largest metropolitan city in the United States Lincoln Park pulled out all the stops to make it nature friendly. Go to manicured gardens and the hidden lily pond for some fresh air! It doesn’t stop there, rounds up the kids and do a day trip to one of Chicago’s largest attractions the Lincoln Park Zoo. This area also has tons of block parties, neighborhood events and is considered one of the safest places to live in the city. If you like how that sounded, consider Lincoln Park as your next home.