It is very tentative right now, but I may be moving to the Chicago area. I have only visited Chicago twice in my life once to Navy Peir and the other visit to Skokie. What neighborhoods are low crime and middle class? I mean not skyhigh rent but not the slums either.
2006-08-20 06:39:04 · 9 answers · asked by meona 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
In general, the closer to the Loop, the higher the rents. Depending on your budget and your interests, there are many neighborhoods or suburbs that fit your limited criteria.
If you have friends in Skokie, start there. Public transportation is a big plus for getting around. Even Skokie has an "el" stop.
Get a copy of the Reader, it's a weekly free newspaper that has an extensive housing available section.
2006-08-21 19:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, South loop, River north are all nice areas, some may be a bit pricey. (Actually, parts of River north may be a bit iffy.) I would NOT recommend living in Hyde Park unless you're moving here to be at the Univ. Chicago. It may be safe within a few blocks, but it is surrounded by a very high crime-rate area. Moreover, it's really far from everything else. No one will ever visit you. And Chinatown is not exactly the safest area either.
2006-08-20 13:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by Ladida 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i live in chi-twon i liv in the south side very close to midway airport (its only like 15 min away by foot, in car however ull get there from my house in less than five minutes) its a very nice neighborhood its very close to downtown people here are very friendly and the houses are not very expensive i think the exact name of this part of chi-town is west lawn but im not to sure ive been living here since i was 3 1/2 right now im twelve its a safe neighborhood (mostly because theres a lot of nice old people so u get the pic) its a nice place i luv illinois!
2006-08-20 06:50:42 · answer #3 · answered by Abi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hyde Park is a great neighboorhood on the South Side it's 15 minutes from downtown by car. They have great shop's, nice cafe's, border's, and its Culturally Diverse. Minister Louis Farakhan lives in Hyde Park. I think its a lovely place to live.
2006-08-20 09:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Chicago's 1st Lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
South Suburbs have some good areas: Tinley Park, Mokena, New Lenox. I'd stay away from Blue Island and vicinity.
2006-08-21 07:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by David B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard Logan Square is the up and coming place now. Still affordable to live on your own, and mostly safe neighborhood.
2006-08-22 04:45:50 · answer #6 · answered by Miller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome, I live in the burbs 50 miles outside of Chicago, you can take a train just about any where in this area. Google it, type in the info you want, it's there for the asking, bust of luck to you.
2006-08-20 12:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hegewisch is a decent neighborhood on the city's far southeast side about 20 miles south of downtown.
2006-08-20 12:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by jacobswilson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niles, a suburb just off of Chicago.
2006-08-20 06:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋