My job just moved to hoffman estates in chicago and Iam trying to find the right kind of a place to live once I move over there. Everybody says stay close to the workplace but Iam a young, single guy and Iam afraid I will get stuck living in the suburbs when the city has so much to offer.
What would a good place either in the city or just outside for me to strike a balance between my commute and personal life ? Also, will I be driving against the traffic if I live between hoffman and the downtown area ?
2007-01-16 08:17:09 · 8 answers · asked by Tararampam 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Chicago
My opinion, sure, those are all great neighborhoods to live in. But seriously, you are going to HATE the daily commute, whether it be by car or public transportation. Not to mention, how many hours it is going to suck out of your life on a daily basis. Is that something you will be able to live with, day in and day out? Only you can answer that.
Get an apartment in one of the suburbs in the middle. Say, Des Plaines. You will be close enough to drive into the city for sights and action, yet the commute won't suck all the life out of you and leave you too tired to party. Hoffman Estates is not exactly "right around the corner" from any of the neighborhoods mentioned.
2007-01-20 04:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by â?¼Bethâ?¼ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Wrigleyville, Lakeview and Lincoln Park are basically in city suburbs. They have very little soul and grit that are key for true urban living.The population of those neighborhoods is primarily white, wealthy, posers. If you are a frat boy, move there.
If you are interested in more than current popular culture, move to Wicker Park (not gay, do not know what that other dude is talking about) or Bucktown, Roscoe Village is cool and Edgewater is a good spot too.
Check out the Chicago Reader Apartment Finder. It has a map search-able by zip code and is a good resource.
Good Luck and welcome to Chicago
2007-01-17 03:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Crozzlow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it doesn't matter where you're going traffic in Chicago sucks in all directions. So take that out of the equation.
A LOT of single people live on the north side. Check out Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, Roscoe Village, Wellington, The Gold Coast (if you're making serious cash) Wicker Park is nice but it's known for it's heavy gay population. Those are all solid places in the city with tons of single people and a great night life...and welcome to Chicago!
2007-01-16 08:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Joe L 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Brief descriptions of the neighborhoods. http://www.chicagogreeter.com/Greeterdescript.html
I agree stay more north. I think a lot depends on more about you. Age, orientation, and how much congestion you want to put up with. Wrigleyville is a happening area...but it will be busy with those young 21 yr olds, and suburbanites on Saturdays. Lincoln Park is nice. Fine dining, bars, clubs, shows, more college grads just working have been in the workforce for several years. And a short cab ride to everywhere else. I have lived in Irving Park, and there is really nothing there. My husband and I have lived in Lincoln Park and we had everything at our finger tips. Now we live in Edison Park, have a family...and are close enough for trips to the zoo, but far enough from the congestion.
2007-01-17 14:41:05 · answer #4 · answered by crazymom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Single guy? Only one place: Wrigleyville. Bars up the wazoo, hot babe, Wrigley Field bleachers and chicks with tube tops, lots of music venues, transportation choices all over the place (el train, buses everywhere, cabs... i wouldn't drive too much thought, too hard to find parking.).
I personally live much further north in the city, in Edgewater, and it works fine for me. My area is kinda quiet, not too far away from the real action. I spend time every now and then in Wrigleyville (frequent the Gingerman Tavern on the weekends), but I don;t like to be there too long. But if you crave big city action, look round there.
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Oh, and contrary to what the guy above said. Wicker Park is not known for its "gay population". It's turned into Wrigleyville north, 'cept instead of yuppies it's the alternative music crowd. Still there are a lot of bars and clubs over there, restaurants, etc. The city's gay population is located in two primary area: North Halsted Street (the gay men's hangout) and Andersonville (the gay women's hangout, thought a lot of gay men now live there too).
2007-01-16 09:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by bodinibold 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like California. I wanna live there for at least when I'm in college and later. It's very warm there. You can always go to the beach, the coast, during the summer when it's very hot and during the winter, it's usually in the 60s. I don't know about the economy there though. Jobs there pay a lot. Most of my family friends moved there to get jobs. Just my opinion.
2016-03-14 06:46:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off the burbs stink.
Second, HE is near Chicago is more accurate.
Third, Taking the Train to Hoffman Estates will probably be just as fast as driving...with less of the headaches.
Finally, the City is obviously your best choice. However, we need more details on who you are to give the best answer.
the rest of my answer is based on the following assumption:
You are straight.
People will say:
Bucktown
Wicker Park
Lincoln Park
Lakeview/ Wrigleyville...
all decent choices depending on your tastes
but ignore them... go with St. Ben's...
use www.chireader.com spacefinder to find an apartment
2007-01-16 12:03:21 · answer #7 · answered by detroit al 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wrigleyville, baby. It's worth truckin' it out to the 'burbs everyday. If you live in Hoffman Estates, then you won't make it into the city nearly enough. Just get used to the commute, like everyone else does. I did it for three years--you gut numb after a while. ;0)
2007-01-16 13:14:02 · answer #8 · answered by Shellbell 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LAKEVIEW WOULD BE THE BEST IN THE CITY
2007-01-18 05:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by TERRI 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋