Best Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$410k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
65%
Homeowners
38
Median Age
Cook County
County

Citywide median sale price $409,805: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Chicago neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

North Shore
$736k median · 4818 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Central Chicago
$437k median · 4565 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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North Side
$725k median · 4538 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Golden Corridor
$430k median · 4281 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Downtown Chicago
$438k median · 4045 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Far North Side
$420k median · 4031 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Roseland$195k–
Far Southeast Side$214k–
Rogers Park$265k–

All Neighborhoods in Chicago

Roseland
$195k · 395 sales
Far Southeast Side
$214k · 1787 sales
Rogers Park
$265k · 413 sales
South Side
$290k · 1721 sales
Far Southwest Side
$300k · 1378 sales
Southwest Side
$310k · 1896 sales
Edgewater
$335k · 723 sales
West Ridge
$365k · 476 sales
Austin
$370k · 473 sales
Tri Village
$375k · 1381 sales
South Loop
$391k · 920 sales
Near South Side
$400k · 573 sales
Dunning
$415k · 353 sales
Far North Side
$420k · 4031 sales
The Loop
$425k · 879 sales
Golden Corridor
$430k · 4281 sales
Central Chicago
$437k · 4565 sales
Downtown Chicago
$438k · 4045 sales
Near North Side
$455k · 2592 sales
Northwest Side
$460k · 1707 sales
Uptown
$471k · 640 sales
West Side
$486k · 3787 sales
Irving Park
$509k · 486 sales
Humboldt Park
$510k · 579 sales
Lincoln Square
$550k · 368 sales
Portage Park
$562k · 433 sales
Lake View
$595k · 1717 sales
Avondale
$641k · 317 sales
Logan Square
$687k · 553 sales
West Town
$705k · 1459 sales
North Side
$725k · 4538 sales
Northbrook
$727k · 538 sales
North Shore
$736k · 4818 sales
North Center
$827k · 503 sales
Lincoln Park
$900k · 1233 sales

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s Chicago neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Albany Park
$430k · not in Redfin’s list
Andersonville
$1.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Arlington Heights
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
Aurora
$840k · not in Redfin’s list
Berwyn
$893k · not in Redfin’s list
Beverly
$420k · not in Redfin’s list
Bolingbrook
$1.0M · not in Redfin’s list
Bridgeport
$458k · not in Redfin’s list
Bucktown
$1.7M · not in Redfin’s list
Chinatown
$924k · not in Redfin’s list
Cicero
$758k · not in Redfin’s list
Downers Grove
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Elgin
$760k · not in Redfin’s list
Evanston
$1.6M · not in Redfin’s list
Fulton Market
$2.1M · not in Redfin’s list
Glenview
$1.7M · not in Redfin’s list
Gold Coast
$2.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Homer Glen
$1.1M · not in Redfin’s list
Hyde Park
$319k · not in Redfin’s list
Jefferson Park
$510k · not in Redfin’s list
Joliet
$714k · not in Redfin’s list
Lakeview
$1.7M · not in Redfin’s list
Naperville
$1.6M · not in Redfin’s list
Oak Lawn
$949k · not in Redfin’s list
Oak Park
$495k · not in Redfin’s list
Old Town
$340k · not in Redfin’s list
Orland Park
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Palatine
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Pilsen
$1000k · not in Redfin’s list
Ravenswood
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
River North
$2.2M · not in Redfin’s list
River West
$1.4M · not in Redfin’s list
Romeoville
$926k · not in Redfin’s list
Schaumburg
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
South Shore
$155k · not in Redfin’s list
Streeterville
$2.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Tinley Park
$1.1M · not in Redfin’s list
Ukrainian Village
$1.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Westmont
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Wicker Park
$1.6M · not in Redfin’s list
Woodlawn
$400k · not in Redfin’s list
Wrigleyville
$1.5M · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Chicago?

The median home price in Chicago, Illinois is approximately $410k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $682k in entry-level areas to over $2.5M in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Chicago have the highest-rated schools?

We don't have school ratings for Chicago neighborhoods with recent sales yet. Check the assigned schools for any address you consider.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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