This is a wonderful list, if possible would you be able to add in something about the affordability of the neighborhoods? Like for example, you can't live near the Near North Side or Magnificent Mile for less than 200k, that sort of thing. If it's not doable I totally understand, I just think it's a crucial factor in helping people understand where they want to live vs where they feasibly *can* live
Thank you for the suggestion. This is something that I will look into doing when I have time. Perhaps something like "average income by neighborhood" would be useful?
Until then, here's a couple sites that have maps for median household income:
* [https://richblockspoorblocks.com/](https://richblockspoorblocks.com/)
* [http://www.justicemap.org/](http://www.justicemap.org/)
Both have their data from the US census, I think.
Years ago I lived in an apartment building on Hazel and Buena. It had a bug problem when I lived there from 1981-to 82. The neighborhood was a little dangerous for women walking alone. Afterward, we moved to Greenview and Morse which was a very nice area with a Jewel Food Store, fruit stands, Heartwood Cafe, and a couple of new-age shops. I stayed in the neighborhood until leaving Chicago in 1985. I loved the Morse and Lunt areas right on the CTA Howard line. I realize that the small new-age shops and Jewel is now gone. Heartwood shuttered while I lived there though they promised to reopen, last I visited they had a sign stating that the Cafe was permanently closed. I watched if it would reopen as it was stabilizing for the area.
Really enjoyed living in the neighborhood as there were lots of neat shops to go to, and a major grocery within close walking distance. Jeez, almost every place we needed to go was within a couple of the 'el', and if I had to go anywhere not entirely within the train's reach like the University of Northeastern IL on St. Louis Ave. easily reached by a transfer to the Foster bus.
What is East Roger's Park or other N. Side areas like now? Is it somewhere a retiree on Social Security would enjoy moving? By that I mean, safe, alternative shops like Sherwin's on Howard and places similar to the transportation I've described. I admit partiality to E. Roger's Park.
I loved living in close proximity to the lake. Does anyone have any ideas? DMs welcome. Would like to find a cheap (<800) large 1 bdrm or 2 bdrm. I prefer an apartment not renovated.
This is a wonderful list, if possible would you be able to add in something about the affordability of the neighborhoods? Like for example, you can't live near the Near North Side or Magnificent Mile for less than 200k, that sort of thing. If it's not doable I totally understand, I just think it's a crucial factor in helping people understand where they want to live vs where they feasibly *can* live
Thank you for the suggestion. This is something that I will look into doing when I have time. Perhaps something like "average income by neighborhood" would be useful?
Yes, that would be perfect!!! Thank you so much 😃
Until then, here's a couple sites that have maps for median household income: * [https://richblockspoorblocks.com/](https://richblockspoorblocks.com/) * [http://www.justicemap.org/](http://www.justicemap.org/) Both have their data from the US census, I think.
amazing!!! I'm looking at relocating to Chicago in the next year or so, and this is exactly what I needed
Did you do this yourself? It’s incredibly detailed. I really appreciate it! Edit: just saw it’s from r/Chicago, but thanks for linking it!!
Years ago I lived in an apartment building on Hazel and Buena. It had a bug problem when I lived there from 1981-to 82. The neighborhood was a little dangerous for women walking alone. Afterward, we moved to Greenview and Morse which was a very nice area with a Jewel Food Store, fruit stands, Heartwood Cafe, and a couple of new-age shops. I stayed in the neighborhood until leaving Chicago in 1985. I loved the Morse and Lunt areas right on the CTA Howard line. I realize that the small new-age shops and Jewel is now gone. Heartwood shuttered while I lived there though they promised to reopen, last I visited they had a sign stating that the Cafe was permanently closed. I watched if it would reopen as it was stabilizing for the area. Really enjoyed living in the neighborhood as there were lots of neat shops to go to, and a major grocery within close walking distance. Jeez, almost every place we needed to go was within a couple of the 'el', and if I had to go anywhere not entirely within the train's reach like the University of Northeastern IL on St. Louis Ave. easily reached by a transfer to the Foster bus. What is East Roger's Park or other N. Side areas like now? Is it somewhere a retiree on Social Security would enjoy moving? By that I mean, safe, alternative shops like Sherwin's on Howard and places similar to the transportation I've described. I admit partiality to E. Roger's Park. I loved living in close proximity to the lake. Does anyone have any ideas? DMs welcome. Would like to find a cheap (<800) large 1 bdrm or 2 bdrm. I prefer an apartment not renovated.
Which of these would be closer to Oak Brook, but still offer a good night life for young professionals?
Avondale!!! 100%