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Chicago, IL
Chicago · Cook County · IL 60640
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$370K
Median Price
75/100
Walk Score
7.9/10
Schools
17 min
to Chicago Loop
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
79/100
D+Quietness
50/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
75/100
WYLT Score65/100
Our Take
Lincoln Square offers great walkability and a short ride to the Loop, but its median income is below the city average, making affordability tight. Schools are solid and the area has a mix of housing, though crime and cost of living are concerns.
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The Good
- ✓Walker's Paradise with 93 walk score
- ✓17-minute commute to the Loop via good transit
- ✓Highly rated high schools
- ✓Bike-friendly streets and green spaces
Real Talk
- !Median income (~$69k) below city average, making affordability tight
- !Rent (~$1,318) high relative to income
- !Moderate to high crime rates in parts of the area
- !High living costs: utilities, taxes, insurance
- $High property taxes
- $Insurance premiums can rise
- $Utilities and maintenance for loft conversions can be costly
Best For
FamiliesYoung ProfessionalsCommutersStudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Chicago, IL
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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