River North vs Wicker Park

Chicago, IL Neighborhood Comparison
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

Median Price
$1.6M
8/10

School Rating
7/10
B+

Crime Grade
B+
88/100

Walk Score
94/100
6 min

Commute
9 min
3

Parks Nearby
5
25

Cafes
30
2

Groceries
5
9 min

Hospital
13 min
River North
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
94%
Wicker Park
Median Price
74%
School Rating
88%
Crime Grade
100%
Walk Score
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.