Question 1

Is Lakeview, IL or Lincoln Park, IL cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lakeview, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Lakeview, IL is approximately $526,600 and in Lincoln Park, IL it is approximately $730,300 — a difference of $203,700.

Question 2

Is Lakeview, IL or Lincoln Park, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Park, IL scores higher on safety. Lakeview, IL has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Lincoln Park, IL has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Lakeview, IL or Lincoln Park, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Lakeview, IL is more walkable. Lakeview, IL has a Walk Score of 92/100 and Lincoln Park, IL has a Walk Score of 89/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Lakeview, IL or Lincoln Park, IL?

Accepted Answer

Lakeview, IL has higher-rated schools. Lakeview, IL has a school rating of 7/10 and Lincoln Park, IL has a rating of 7/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Lakeview, IL or Lincoln Park, IL?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lakeview, IL	Lincoln Park, IL
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$527K ✓ Lower price	$730K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$105K	$135K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	92/100 ✓ More walkable	89/100
Transit Score	66/100 ✓ Better transit	60/100
Bike Score	80/100	80/100
Commute	11 min	10 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7/10
Best for	young professionalsstudentspublic transit users	Young professionalsFamilies with kidsStudents looking for good schools

Lakeview, IL vs Lincoln Park, IL

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