Gold Coast vs Wicker Park

Chicago, IL Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Gold Coast leads
Gold Coast wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
Gold Coast
$2.5M median
Upscale Walkable
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Wicker Park
$1.6M median
Trendy Artsy
Gold Coast
Metric
Wicker Park
$2.5M

Median Price
$1.6M
9/10

School Rating
7/10
A+

Crime Grade
B+
95/100

Walk Score
94/100
5 min

Commute
9 min
5

Parks Nearby
5
18

Cafes
30
3

Groceries
5
10 min

Hospital
13 min
Gold Coast
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
Wicker Park
Median Price
65%
School Rating
78%
Crime Grade
80%
Walk Score
99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gold Coast or Wicker Park more expensive?

Gold Coast has a median home price of $2.5M and Wicker Park is $1.6M. Wicker Park is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Gold Coast or Wicker Park?

Gold Coast has a school rating of 9/10 and Wicker Park rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Is Gold Coast or Wicker Park safer?

Gold Coast has a crime grade of A+ and Wicker Park is graded B+.

Which is more walkable?

Gold Coast scores 95/100 for walkability. Wicker Park scores 94/100. Gold Coast is the more walkable option.