Some parts fit, and others seem out of place, but they are all necessary to form the whole. Of course, everyone believes their neighborhood is the best and in a way everyone is right. Where you live should be the best neighborhood in the city — for you. Considering a move to Chicago? Currently living in Chicago? Your values, hobbies, and even your family configuration all play a part in where you should live.
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Wicker Park also has great parks, shops, activities for children, and access to the , a well-manicured raised bike path the unfolds across the city. People have been raising families there for generations. There are so many different places to live in Chicago that everyone should be able to find a neighborhood they want to call home. The biggest things you have to consider is what area you need to be in to get to work on time, how often you plan to go out for dinner or drinks, how often you will be going to shows, and what level of interaction you want with your neighbors.
View Larger Image. Lakeview Lakeview is situated right where you think it is, next to the lake. Within Lakeview, there are two great sub-neighborhoods to go out in. West Loop West Loop is not primarily known as a place to live. Pilsen Pilsen is the most transitional neighborhood in Chicago. Finding Places to Live in Chicago There are so many different places to live in Chicago that everyone should be able to find a neighborhood they want to call home.
About the Author: Chicago Apts. Related Posts. Contact Us. Go to Top. I can get down to Lakeview or Bucktown in a flash, but I still get to live in a quiet area. But vestiges of its former character survive in places like Second City and some historic bars. Outside of there things get a little thin, but you can still find some jewels like Twin Anchors Pub if you try.
Public transit: The Brown Line stop at Sedgwick is the only convenient place to grab the "L," especially if you live above North Ave, but plenty of buses like the 22 and 36 serve the area, and make commuting pretty simple. The newly minted home to Chicago artists and hipsters is vibrant beyond the coffee shops and galleries, with the hispanic majority's strong cultural presence still the driving force in this thriving community. Public transit: The 18 bus is the main way of getting around with no real train access in the east.
Once you hit Ashland the Pink Line will make a commute easier. The former warehouse district has been filled with workspaces for designers and programmers, glassy new high-end condos, and more art galleries than anywhere outside of Manhattan. Packed, packed, packed with something for everyone as long as you can afford it. The major exception being the southeast corner, which is dominated by students from Loyola University.
Bar and restaurant scene : Not as abundant as other places on this list, befitting the neighborhood, but still plenty of good stuff. We've also found out there's more dog-friendly housing available. Now it is a mix of luxury high rises alongside single story industrial buildings and older developments. As you move south of Roosevelt things get a little thin, but not hopeless with high quality Italian sandwiches at Ameritalia, and easygoing tapas at Tapas Valencia.
Public transit: Getting around will not be a problem, with the Red, Orange, and Green Line running through the area in a addition to all the buses from the Loop. Close to the loop and Wicker Park to the north, the slightly grittier Ukrainian Village has seen a recent surge in rent and developments as the Eastern European enclave becomes one of the next hot spots for young Chicagoans. Bar and restaurant scene: Breaking out left and right with innovative genre-bending plates at Ruxbin and new American done right at The Cotton Duck.
Quote from a resident : "Ukrainian Village is a great, underrated, historical neighborhood. What I like best is that the streets themselves are quiet and picturesque, and yet you're only a quick walk away from trendy bars, great brunch spots, good coffee, and nice shops.
Division St, Western Ave, Damen Ave, and Chicago Ave are all really close and chock-full of stuff to do, but my street itself has a peaceful, neighborly vibe.
The machinations of the old like from the '60s Mayor Daley planted UIC dead center of the historic Maxwell St district, demolishing half the neighborhood and altering the entire landscape of the West Side. What has risen in its place is a student city within the city, with the remaining residential areas of Little Italy and new condo development drawing in an increasing number of professionals.
The glittering s-era entertainment mecca of Chicago may seem like it has seen better times, but it still has great architecture, plenty of theaters, and one of the most diverse populations in the city. Bar and restaurant scene: People from outside the neighborhood know Argyle for its great Asian cuisine but there are plenty of other great spots or all varieties. Public transit: The Red Line bisects Uptown with three nearby stops.
You can also grab the 22, 36, or buses if a five minute walk is too much for you. Uptown also just has that vibrant energy of a neighborhood on the rise. Quote from a resident: "West Loop best loop. It's a perfect blend of industrial living and neighborhood spots, and it has all the best restaurants in Chicago.
The artists moved on long ago, but that spirit still infests the area with a wide variety of independent shops and unique bar and dining options. Bar and restaurant scene: Piece is a staple for undeniable thin crust pizza as is nearby Big Star for tacos. Excellent asian fusion spots like Bento Box or En Hakkore abound. As for the bars, there are too many to count, so just do yourself a favor and read up.
Public transit: The Blue Line stop at six corners is notoriously a crowded mess but it is close. Check any Chicago Top 10 list, and you'll find establishments that are right around the corner.
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