Bucktown vs Wicker Park

Chicago, IL Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Wicker Park leads
Wicker Park wins 7 of 7 categories
Neighborhood A
Bucktown
$1.7M median
Trendy Walkable
Neighborhood B
Wicker Park
$1.6M median
Trendy Artsy
⭐ Overall Leader
Bucktown
Metric
Wicker Park
$1.7M

Median Price
$1.6M
7/10

School Rating
7/10
B+

Crime Grade
B+
91/100

Walk Score
94/100
10 min

Commute
9 min
4

Parks Nearby
5
20

Cafes
30
4

Groceries
5
14 min

Hospital
13 min
Bucktown
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
97%
Wicker Park
Median Price
97%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucktown or Wicker Park more expensive?

Bucktown has a median home price of $1.7M and Wicker Park is $1.6M. Wicker Park is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Bucktown or Wicker Park?

Bucktown has a school rating of 7/10 and Wicker Park rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Bucktown or Wicker Park safer?

Bucktown has a crime grade of B+ and Wicker Park is graded B+.

Which is more walkable?

Bucktown scores 91/100 for walkability. Wicker Park scores 94/100. Wicker Park is the more walkable option.