What are the best neighborhoods in Cook County, IL?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Beverly Woods, Edgebrook, Oriole Park, Southwest, East Ukrainian Village. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
County Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Cook County, IL
Eligible neighborhoods: 190
| Neighborhood | City | County Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Woods | Chicago | #1 of 190 | 88.8 | 99.9 |
| Edgebrook | Chicago | #2 of 190 | 82.9 | 99.2 |
| Oriole Park | Chicago | #3 of 190 | 81.3 | 98.9 |
| East Ukrainian Village | Chicago | #5 of 190 | 79.8 | 98.4 |
| Kennedy Park | Chicago | #6 of 190 | 78.3 | 97.8 |
| West Beverly | Chicago | #7 of 190 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Cabrini Green | Chicago | #8 of 190 | 77.3 | 97.3 |
| Mount Greenwood | Chicago | #9 of 190 | 77.0 | 97.1 |
| Wildwood | Chicago | #10 of 190 | 77.0 | 97.0 |
| Fulton River District | Chicago | #11 of 190 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Edison Park | Chicago | #12 of 190 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Forest Glen | Chicago | #13 of 190 | 76.2 | 96.7 |
| Bucktown | Chicago | #16 of 190 | 75.6 | 96.2 |
| Sauganash | Chicago | #17 of 190 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| Norwood Park West | Chicago | #18 of 190 | 75.2 | 96.0 |
| River West | Chicago | #19 of 190 | 75.2 | 95.9 |
| Beverly View | Chicago | #21 of 190 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| Roscoe Village | Chicago | #22 of 190 | 73.8 | 94.9 |
| River North | Chicago | #23 of 190 | 73.6 | 94.8 |
| Wicker Park | Chicago | #24 of 190 | 73.6 | 94.7 |
| Lake View | Chicago | #25 of 190 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Edgewater Glen | Chicago | #26 of 190 | 73.1 | 94.3 |
| Magnolia Glen | Chicago | #27 of 190 | 72.6 | 93.8 |
| North Center | Chicago | #28 of 190 | 72.3 | 93.5 |
| Graceland West | Chicago | #29 of 190 | 71.9 | 93.1 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Cook County, IL
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Cook County, IL?
Beverly Woods is currently #1 of 190 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 88.8.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Cook County, IL?
190 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Cook County, IL.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Cook County, IL?
Beverly Woods has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 87.4.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Cook County, 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 Cook County, 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 Cook County, IL?
Cabrini Green has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $176,469.
How are neighborhood rankings in Cook County, 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 county ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Cook County, Illinois
#1
Beverly Woods
Chicago, Illinois
#2
Edgebrook
Chicago, Illinois
#3
Oriole Park
Chicago, Illinois
#4
Southwest
Evanston, Illinois
#5
East Ukrainian Village
Chicago, Illinois
#6
Kennedy Park
Chicago, Illinois
#7
West Beverly
Chicago, Illinois
#8
Cabrini Green
Chicago, Illinois
#9
Mount Greenwood
Chicago, Illinois
#10
Wildwood
Chicago, Illinois
#11
Fulton River District
Chicago, Illinois
#12
Edison Park
Chicago, Illinois
#13
Forest Glen
Chicago, Illinois
#14
West Village
Evanston, Illinois
#15
Central Street
Evanston, Illinois
#16
Bucktown
Chicago, Illinois
#17
Sauganash
Chicago, Illinois
#18
Norwood Park West
Chicago, Illinois
#19
River West
Chicago, Illinois
#20
West End
Evanston, Illinois
#21
Beverly View
Chicago, Illinois
#22
Roscoe Village
Chicago, Illinois
#23
River North
Chicago, Illinois
#24
Wicker Park
Chicago, Illinois
#25
Lake View
Chicago, Illinois