Chicago — Neighborhoods
62 Chicago neighborhoods
Each guide covers the dominant typology, conservation posture, permit authority, median property value, and typical renovation spend — built so you know before you start.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Lincoln Park
Greystone + brick rowhouse + wood frame cottage
Median $1.25M · Renovation $180K-$1.6M
Chicago Department of Buildings
Old Town
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Gold Coast
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Streeterville
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
River North
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Lakeview
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Wrigleyville
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
North Center
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Roscoe Village
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Uptown
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Andersonville
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Edgewater
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Rogers Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Ravenswood
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Lincoln Square
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Albany Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Irving Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Avondale
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Logan Square
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Bucktown
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Wicker Park
Worker cottage + two-flat + three-flat + loft conversion
Median $815K · Renovation $120K-$850K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Ukrainian Village
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Humboldt Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Portage Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Jefferson Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Norwood Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Edison Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Dunning
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Belmont Cragin
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
The Loop
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
West Loop
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Fulton Market
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
South Loop
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Near North Side
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Little Italy
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
University Village
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Pilsen
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Little Village
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
East Garfield Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
West Garfield Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Austin
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Lawndale
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Chinatown
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Bridgeport
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Back of the Yards
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
McKinley Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Brighton Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Englewood
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Hyde Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Kenwood
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Bronzeville
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
South Shore
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Chatham
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Pullman
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Beverly
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Morgan Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Mount Greenwood
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Hegewisch
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
South Chicago
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
East Side
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Oak Park
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K
Chicago Department of Buildings
Evanston
Greystone + brick bungalow + 2-4 flat
Median $395K · Renovation $60K-$350K