Mine (as a west Virginia Hillbilly) was Hermosa. Lived there till I got priced out. It's a rough-ish neighborhood but a family oriented one. If you come from a subdivision, especially a gated one.... not the place for you. But I loved the constant Block Parties, and how the ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD came together to keep the "summer of love" rioters out.
I've lived in Chicago all my life but according to this guy anything south of North Ave or West of Western Ave makes you a suburbanite. Despite the fact over 50% arguably 75% of us don't live there
Lol exactly. I don't live there I've only visited but I know from seeing the city outline it's much larger than that. Surprise, surprise. Childless Realtor only shows downtown area lol
Thanks for this video! I think it was great and i enjoy videos like this about cities in moving to. 😊 It made me think about some neighborhoods i never thought I'd like!
It's gotten worse just in the last few years, even in nice neighborhoods people get mugged, beaten, cars get stolen, carjackings at a red light, more and more homeless, excrement at bus stops, I implore you to stay in the suburbs it's only going to get worse
Dude just showed off the richest, whitest, yuppiest neighborhoods in the city. The vast majority of people could never afford to live in these neighborhoods
He's a real-estate agent who said he has serviced the downtown area for 10 years. Of course those are the areas he is going to show. He's not seeking the vast majority he's marketing to the people who can afford that area, that's where he makes his money.
@@eamonkelley3811 he also traced “Chicago” and it was about 1/4 of Chicago that he said was Chicago. And the video is titled “where to live In Chicago.” Not “where to live in Chicago if you make $750,000 or more per year. It’s out of touch
I want to move to Chicago but I’m in a predicament. I want to live near the city but will be working up north in Abbott Park. I also need a yard for a very reactive dog. Where would you suggest living that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?
Short answer: unless you have a scholarship, or one HELL of a job offer, don't. Yes I am a country boy, but I was a bicycle messenger in Chicago for 15 years. No I'm not "afraid of urban areas". I'd still be riding through Back of the Yards at 1AM on weekends during the middle of summer if actually living there was tenable. What got me was the complete lack of social/economic mobility. I lived in Wicker Park when it was coming up as artsy, but it was still sketchy. My share of the rent was $550, plus utilities to live in a building that wasn't insulated with THREE OTHER DUDES. A parking space would have been $800 a month (hence the bicycle...). After a couple of years I wound up squatting in the abandoned pumphouse right on the north side of the Damen bridge. In winter. Then I got a new job at Chicago Bicycle company as the store manager. Still basically homeless I crashed in the basement with all the bikes waiting for repairs. Then I finally got an apartment in Hermosa. Once the neighbors got to know me, living on the west side was actually the safest and happiest I had been the entire time. But I was miles away from everything (well everything but the best pozole, menudo, jibaritos and empenadas I'd ever had...). I lived there, commuting by bicycle from the middle-west side to Roscoe Village, about eight miles through some sketchy shit (to the whitest neighborhood with the worst food in Chicago...) Then myself and three other dudes, two of them working in IT, none of us making less than $30 an hour at the time, could afford to stay. We were priced out of our apartment. I lived in my van for one last summer, Working on bicycles and delivering legal documents (on a bicycle), and moved back to central WV; Earning potential? like $16 an hour. My *Mortgage and Property taxes* $3600 and $1100 annually. Man I miss Redhot Ranch. And Harold's.
I believe so. There are different pockets of old town that you want to make yourself aware of. Text me at 312-805-7074 and we can set up a time to give you more detail.
The schools in Chicago are terrible..You would be better off with private schools..Most parents leave Chicago once their kids are out of grammar school.
I own 2 rental homes in Logan Square, and I am thinking of selling one and retire. Should I wait a few years when the rates are better? FYI, I'm not in a rush.
Where/what has the best harmony as far as cost-effectiveness/affordability, strategic location that is equidistant to most places in the city, as well as safety? Some of this can be relative, but I really think Pilsen, Bridgeport & Mckinley park are strategic - you can go to downtown, the northside, and far southside, as well as a quick exit out of the city heading west. They are reasonably safe but border some shady areas in Little Village, Back of the Yards & Armor Square. The city neighborhood borders almost always resemble suburbs, so they are the least geographically strategic, but places like the northwest side are usually safer. Where do you recommend a blue-collar single man to rent or buy? I know the city rather well & can't seem to afford anything. The interest rates are high even if you have a good credit score and history.
I got a question for you! What would you tell someone who wants to make the leap but they live so far away that’s in near impossible to have a job lined up before moving. I’m talking Alaska far. We’d have a saving that could last us 2 years, I don’t think I’d have any problem securing employment once there, but I know a lot of companies want you to have a job. Would work history + savings work?
I can say my wife and I are jumping in. We are not as far. But unsure about her job once there at this time. We are renting for a year to figure things out.
He only covered the wealthier, white homogenous areas in this video for some reason. They're beautiful areas but arent as dynamic or fun or diverse as the Northwest side in my opinion. I do spend a lot of time in lincoln park and lake view for random shopping and stuff. I don't live far at all, just lik ten mins down Ashland/North Ave from Lincoln Park. I live in wicker park/west town and it has to be one of the best neighborhoods/areas in the entire nation. Logan Square is also great. Chicago is such a beautiful amazing city in general. No place is perfect, but I've lived in the South East and the West Coast and nothing compares except maybe New York or SF or LA.. Chicago weather is terrible for at least a third of the year though. And the access to nature isn't great outside what lake Michigan provides. All my personal takes of course.
@@plagueratofdoom7762Why peoples say a little snow or even a cold day like 32-40 degrees is terrible weather compared to good weather like FL where a hurricane can take the roof off your house and destroy it is remarkable to me.
there's way too much diversity. in every neighborhood now is some shirtless black dude going apeshit all day long. or a newly arrived across the border staring at you like he hates you.
Good video, I like the idea of breaking down the actual map of the city, and explain some of the areas and stuff. But goddamn, like basically if you're poor don't move to Chicago, so fuck me then.
@@fatherofamir crime is out of control..it's become a criminals paradise..criminals are released till trial if a trial at all..Google Illinois safety act..
@@fatherofamirThe reason he doesn't want you to, is because he doesn't want people to move to Chicago, no matter the reason. This city has beautiful architecture with a midwestern culture and robust trainsit, parks, and a mix of housing cost, styles, types, and more.
Where's your favorite neighborhood to live in Chicago, and why? Share your top picks in the comments below!
Mine (as a west Virginia Hillbilly) was Hermosa. Lived there till I got priced out. It's a rough-ish neighborhood but a family oriented one. If you come from a subdivision, especially a gated one.... not the place for you. But I loved the constant Block Parties, and how the ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD came together to keep the "summer of love" rioters out.
I've lived in Chicago all my life but according to this guy anything south of North Ave or West of Western Ave makes you a suburbanite. Despite the fact over 50% arguably 75% of us don't live there
Lol exactly. I don't live there I've only visited but I know from seeing the city outline it's much larger than that. Surprise, surprise. Childless Realtor only shows downtown area lol
Thanks for this video! I think it was great and i enjoy videos like this about cities in moving to. 😊 It made me think about some neighborhoods i never thought I'd like!
Super appreciate this video, planning a move to Chicago after I graduate college so this is really helpful
When are you going to finish college?
It's gotten worse just in the last few years, even in nice neighborhoods people get mugged, beaten, cars get stolen, carjackings at a red light, more and more homeless, excrement at bus stops, I implore you to stay in the suburbs it's only going to get worse
Dude just showed off the richest, whitest, yuppiest neighborhoods in the city. The vast majority of people could never afford to live in these neighborhoods
He's a real-estate agent who said he has serviced the downtown area for 10 years. Of course those are the areas he is going to show. He's not seeking the vast majority he's marketing to the people who can afford that area, that's where he makes his money.
@@eamonkelley3811 he also traced “Chicago” and it was about 1/4 of Chicago that he said was Chicago. And the video is titled “where to live In Chicago.” Not “where to live in Chicago if you make $750,000 or more per year. It’s out of touch
He shows you at time 2:30. If you have money, you want to stay north of that red line (how ironic)😂, and west of I-294.
I was in Elmwood Park this past weekend...and I fell in love with it. I'm going to visit it again in a few months to get a better feel for it.
I want to move to Chicago but I’m in a predicament. I want to live near the city but will be working up north in Abbott Park.
I also need a yard for a very reactive dog.
Where would you suggest living that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?
This is a fantastic video… thank you 🙏
Short answer: unless you have a scholarship, or one HELL of a job offer, don't.
Yes I am a country boy, but I was a bicycle messenger in Chicago for 15 years. No I'm not "afraid of urban areas". I'd still be riding through Back of the Yards at 1AM on weekends during the middle of summer if actually living there was tenable. What got me was the complete lack of social/economic mobility.
I lived in Wicker Park when it was coming up as artsy, but it was still sketchy. My share of the rent was $550, plus utilities to live in a building that wasn't insulated with THREE OTHER DUDES. A parking space would have been $800 a month (hence the bicycle...).
After a couple of years I wound up squatting in the abandoned pumphouse right on the north side of the Damen bridge. In winter.
Then I got a new job at Chicago Bicycle company as the store manager. Still basically homeless I crashed in the basement with all the bikes waiting for repairs. Then I finally got an apartment in Hermosa. Once the neighbors got to know me, living on the west side was actually the safest and happiest I had been the entire time. But I was miles away from everything (well everything but the best pozole, menudo, jibaritos and empenadas I'd ever had...). I lived there, commuting by bicycle from the middle-west side to Roscoe Village, about eight miles through some sketchy shit (to the whitest neighborhood with the worst food in Chicago...) Then myself and three other dudes, two of them working in IT, none of us making less than $30 an hour at the time, could afford to stay. We were priced out of our apartment. I lived in my van for one last summer, Working on bicycles and delivering legal documents (on a bicycle), and moved back to central WV; Earning potential? like $16 an hour. My *Mortgage and Property taxes* $3600 and $1100 annually.
Man I miss Redhot Ranch. And Harold's.
Is Old Town a good place to live in for a family? I have 2 small kids is it suitable for us?
I believe so. There are different pockets of old town that you want to make yourself aware of. Text me at 312-805-7074 and we can set up a time to give you more detail.
The schools in Chicago are terrible..You would be better off with private schools..Most parents leave Chicago once their kids are out of grammar school.
I own 2 rental homes in Logan Square, and I am thinking of selling one and retire. Should I wait a few years when the rates are better? FYI, I'm not in a rush.
Hey Carlos - great question. I certainly have some thoughts here, feel free to text me at 312-805-7074 and we can discuss in more detail.
If I were you - I would sell ! It's time to retire !
Yes definitely wait, Logan square is hot, your property value is only gonna keep going up
Where/what has the best harmony as far as cost-effectiveness/affordability, strategic location that is equidistant to most places in the city, as well as safety? Some of this can be relative, but I really think Pilsen, Bridgeport & Mckinley park are strategic - you can go to downtown, the northside, and far southside, as well as a quick exit out of the city heading west. They are reasonably safe but border some shady areas in Little Village, Back of the Yards & Armor Square.
The city neighborhood borders almost always resemble suburbs, so they are the least geographically strategic, but places like the northwest side are usually safer. Where do you recommend a blue-collar single man to rent or buy? I know the city rather well & can't seem to afford anything. The interest rates are high even if you have a good credit score and history.
Irving Park is NOT the suburbs brah
I got a question for you! What would you tell someone who wants to make the leap but they live so far away that’s in near impossible to have a job lined up before moving. I’m talking Alaska far. We’d have a saving that could last us 2 years, I don’t think I’d have any problem securing employment once there, but I know a lot of companies want you to have a job. Would work history + savings work?
Do you all just do sales? Or renting to? Looking to move in a few months, but likely want to rent the first year while I get acclimated.
Do not watch, unless you want a realtor who only knows/cares about the trendy areas. This dude doesnt know Chicago.
I can say my wife and I are jumping in. We are not as far. But unsure about her job once there at this time. We are renting for a year to figure things out.
I know someone who had a very affordable rental in the lake view area. Nice building, nice block.
How do these neighborhoods rank in terms of diversity?
He only covered the wealthier, white homogenous areas in this video for some reason. They're beautiful areas but arent as dynamic or fun or diverse as the Northwest side in my opinion. I do spend a lot of time in lincoln park and lake view for random shopping and stuff. I don't live far at all, just lik ten mins down Ashland/North Ave from Lincoln Park. I live in wicker park/west town and it has to be one of the best neighborhoods/areas in the entire nation. Logan Square is also great. Chicago is such a beautiful amazing city in general. No place is perfect, but I've lived in the South East and the West Coast and nothing compares except maybe New York or SF or LA.. Chicago weather is terrible for at least a third of the year though. And the access to nature isn't great outside what lake Michigan provides. All my personal takes of course.
Chicago is super segregated
Rogers Park is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country.
@@plagueratofdoom7762Why peoples say a little snow or even a cold day like 32-40 degrees is terrible weather compared to good weather like FL where a hurricane can take the roof off your house and destroy it is remarkable to me.
there's way too much diversity. in every neighborhood now is some shirtless black dude going apeshit all day long. or a newly arrived across the border staring at you like he hates you.
I’m thinking between my budget and my roots (Florida Man) that I would be an Edgewater Beach kinda guy
I half jokinly say...if there is pleny of street parking then your in a bad area...if you can't find a parking space then you're in a good area.
I live right north of the trump tower just moved last month
are you a White person?
@@blotfd no
then you might not hate the endless browns and blacks that you will be around daily. it's shocking for most non coloureds.
Super expensive with super old buildings & amenities imo
Good video, I like the idea of breaking down the actual map of the city, and explain some of the areas and stuff. But goddamn, like basically if you're poor don't move to Chicago, so fuck me then.
DONT MOVE TO CHICAGO. TAXES ARE HIGH AND CRIME ARE HIGH EVERY WHERE. IVE BEEN HER ALL MY LIFE AND IM 50 YEARS OLD.
You said "her" all my life. You are from St Louis!
bro just out here calling the majority of the city of Chicago "the suburbs". don't take any advice from this goofy.
What are the more conservative neighborhoods in Chicago that are west,Nort-NorthWest of the River? Looking for Brown/Grey Stone $450k - $525K
Hi, feel free to text me at 312-805-7074 or email at jordan@pyleresidential.com and we can talk more directly about your needs!
Dont do it...
Why?
Considering from KC
@@fatherofamir crime is out of control..it's become a criminals paradise..criminals are released till trial if a trial at all..Google Illinois safety act..
@@fatherofamirThe reason he doesn't want you to, is because he doesn't want people to move to Chicago, no matter the reason. This city has beautiful architecture with a midwestern culture and robust trainsit, parks, and a mix of housing cost, styles, types, and more.
Same. However from topeka and fort riley @fatherofamir