WYLT Rankings · 2026
Best neighborhoods for remote workers
in Illinois
Ranked by walkability, quality of life, and value — for people who can work from anywhere.
#1 Pick for Remote Workers in Illinois
Chicago, Chicago — Good for now
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$353K
Schools
7.1/10
Walk
93/100
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$496K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
88/100
River North
Good for nowRiver North, IL
Price
$496K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
88/100
Lincoln Park
Settle hereLincoln Park, IL
Price
$730K
Schools
7/10
Walk
89/100
Chicago
Settle hereChicago, IL
Price
$487K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
70/100
West Loop
Good for nowWest Loop, IL
Price
$487K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
70/100
Lakeview
Good for nowLakeview, IL
Price
$527K
Schools
7/10
Walk
92/100
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$557K
Schools
7/10
Walk
92/100
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$527K
Schools
7/10
Walk
92/100
Chicago
Think twiceChicago, IL
Price
$730K
Schools
7/10
Walk
89/100
Chicago
Settle hereChicago, IL
Price
$617K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
78/100
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$322K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
60/100
Champaign
Think twiceChampaign, IL
Price
$157K
Schools
7.1/10
Walk
60/100
Chicago
Settle hereChicago, IL
Price
$395K
Schools
7/10
Walk
59/100
Chicago
Think twiceChicago, IL
Price
$269K
Schools
7.1/10
Walk
66/100
Chicago
Good for nowChicago, IL
Price
$538K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
79/100
Wicker Park
Good for nowWicker Park, IL
Price
$617K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
78/100
Logan Square
Good for nowLogan Square, IL
Price
$538K
Schools
6.9/10
Walk
79/100
Chicago
Think twiceChicago, IL
Price
$306K
Schools
6.8/10
Walk
46/100
Springfield
Think twiceSpringfield, IL
Schools
6.6/10
Walk
61/100