Neighborhoods in Chicago

Explore 25 neighborhoods in Chicago, ranked by Vibe Score.

Across 25 indexed neighborhoods in Chicago, the average Vibe Score is 59/100. The highest-scoring is Wicker Park at 82, blending walkability, dining, daily essentials, recreation, family access, and service breadth.

For specific lenses: Ravenswood Gardens leads on walkability, Wicker Park leads on dining, Streeterville leads on family-friendliness, and Buena Park leads on recreation and parks.

Vibe Scores are computed from 10+ POI categories within walking distance, weighted across six lifestyle dimensions and adjusted for environmental penalties like flood risk and air quality. Scroll down for the full ranked list.

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