Overall Edge
Wicker Park leads
Wicker Park wins 5 of 8 categories
Neighborhood A
River North
$2.2M median
Urban Trendy
Neighborhood B
Wicker Park
$1.6M median
Trendy Artsy
⭐ Overall Leader
River North
Metric
Wicker Park
$2.2M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.6M
8/10
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School Rating
School Rating
7/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
B+
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
94/100
6 min
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Commute
Commute
9 min
3
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
5
25
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Cafes
Cafes
30
2
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Groceries
Groceries
5
9 min
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Hospital
Hospital
13 min
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Is River North or Wicker Park more expensive?
River North has a median home price of $2.2M and Wicker Park is $1.6M. Wicker Park is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — River North or Wicker Park?
River North has a school rating of 8/10 and Wicker Park rates 7/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is River North or Wicker Park safer?
River North has a crime grade of B+ and Wicker Park is graded B+.
Which is more walkable?
River North scores 88/100 for walkability. Wicker Park scores 94/100. Wicker Park is the more walkable option.