Question 1

Is Lincoln Park, IL or Springfield, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Park, IL is more walkable. Lincoln Park, IL has a Walk Score of 89/100 and Springfield, IL has a Walk Score of 61/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lincoln Park, IL has higher-rated schools. Lincoln Park, IL has a school rating of 7/10 and Springfield, IL has a rating of 6.6/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Lincoln Park, IL	Springfield, IL
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Think twice
Median Price	$730K	N/A
Median Rent	$2K	$604 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$135K ✓ Higher income	$32K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	89/100 ✓ More walkable	61/100
Transit Score	60/100	67/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	80/100 ✓ More bikeable	62/100
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	235 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10 ✓ Better schools	6.6/10
Best for	Young professionalsFamilies with kidsStudents looking for good schools	Budget rentersCollege studentsShort‑term commuters

Lincoln Park, IL vs Springfield, IL

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