What are the best neighborhoods in Chicago, IL?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Beverly Woods, Edgebrook, Oriole Park, East Ukrainian Village, Kennedy Park. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Chicago, IL
Eligible neighborhoods: 179
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Woods | Cook County | #1 of 179 | 88.8 | 99.9 |
| Edgebrook | Cook County | #2 of 179 | 82.9 | 99.2 |
| Oriole Park | Cook County | #3 of 179 | 81.3 | 98.9 |
| East Ukrainian Village | Cook County | #4 of 179 | 79.8 | 98.4 |
| Kennedy Park | Cook County | #5 of 179 | 78.3 | 97.8 |
| West Beverly | Cook County | #6 of 179 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Cabrini Green | Cook County | #7 of 179 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Mount Greenwood | Cook County | #8 of 179 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Wildwood | Cook County | #9 of 179 | 77.0 | 97.0 |
| Fulton River District | Cook County | #10 of 179 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Edison Park | Cook County | #11 of 179 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Forest Glen | Cook County | #12 of 179 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Bucktown | Cook County | #13 of 179 | 75.6 | 96.2 |
| Sauganash | Cook County | #14 of 179 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| Norwood Park West | Cook County | #15 of 179 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| River West | Cook County | #16 of 179 | 75.2 | 95.9 |
| Beverly View | Cook County | #17 of 179 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| Roscoe Village | Cook County | #18 of 179 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| River North | Cook County | #19 of 179 | 73.6 | 94.8 |
| Wicker Park | Cook County | #20 of 179 | 73.6 | 94.7 |
| Lake View | Cook County | #21 of 179 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Edgewater Glen | Cook County | #22 of 179 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Magnolia Glen | Cook County | #23 of 179 | 72.6 | 93.8 |
| North Center | Cook County | #24 of 179 | 72.3 | 93.5 |
| Graceland West | Cook County | #25 of 179 | 71.9 | 93.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Chicago, IL?
Beverly Woods is currently #1 of 179 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 88.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Chicago, IL?
179 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Chicago, IL.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Chicago, IL?
Beverly Woods has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 87.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Chicago, IL?
Fifth City has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 23.3%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Chicago, IL?
Beverly Woods currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 84.7.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Chicago, IL?
Cabrini Green has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $176,469.
How are neighborhood rankings in Chicago, IL calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois
#1
Beverly Woods
Chicago, Illinois
#2
Edgebrook
Chicago, Illinois
#3
Oriole Park
Chicago, Illinois
#4
East Ukrainian Village
Chicago, Illinois
#5
Kennedy Park
Chicago, Illinois
#6
West Beverly
Chicago, Illinois
#7
Cabrini Green
Chicago, Illinois
#8
Mount Greenwood
Chicago, Illinois
#9
Wildwood
Chicago, Illinois
#10
Fulton River District
Chicago, Illinois
#11
Edison Park
Chicago, Illinois
#12
Forest Glen
Chicago, Illinois
#13
Bucktown
Chicago, Illinois
#14
Sauganash
Chicago, Illinois
#15
Norwood Park West
Chicago, Illinois
#16
River West
Chicago, Illinois
#17
Beverly View
Chicago, Illinois
#18
Roscoe Village
Chicago, Illinois
#19
River North
Chicago, Illinois
#20
Wicker Park
Chicago, Illinois
#21
Lake View
Chicago, Illinois
#22
Edgewater Glen
Chicago, Illinois
#23
Magnolia Glen
Chicago, Illinois
#24
North Center
Chicago, Illinois
#25
Graceland West
Chicago, Illinois