Why Live in Wrigleyville
Wrigleyville is centered around the historic Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. The stadium hosts baseball games during the season, and Gallagher Way, right outside it, hosts plenty of events, like the Wrigleyville Night Market and Winterland at Gallagher Way. Concerts also take place at the stadium, though there's more music at the nearby Metro. Restaurants surround the stadium, like Murphy's Bleachers, which has been here for 80 years. Other options include Smoke Daddy for BBQ, Big Star for tacos and Happy Camper for pizza. Multi-family housing is the most common, often in low-rise brick complexes and graystone two-flats, often with balconies and rooftop decks. Single-family homes include the historic rowhomes on Alta Vista Terrace. Parking is an issue here. Residents need a parking pass, and traffic can be challenging on game days. Commuters and visitors take the Red Line, which heads to The Loop. Buses offer another way to get around and to downtown. The neighborhood is very walkable, and there are some bike options available. Students attend Chicago Public Schools, with notable options including Blaine Elementary School and Inter-American Magnet School. Wrigleyville doesn't have parks, but Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan are just 1.5 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wrigleyville a good place to live?
Wrigleyville is a good place to live. Wrigleyville is considered very walkable and very bikeable with great transit options. Wrigleyville is an urban core neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Wrigleyville has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 27.4 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $141,499 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 88.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Wrigleyville are renters, with 68.5% of residents renting and 31.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Wrigleyville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Wrigleyville neighborhood guide.
Is Wrigleyville, IL a safe neighborhood?
Wrigleyville, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Wrigleyville?
The median home price in Wrigleyville is $662,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $132,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $138K a year to afford the median home price in Wrigleyville. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Wrigleyville is $141K.
What are the best public schools in Wrigleyville?
The best public schools that serve Wrigleyville are:
What are the best private schools in Wrigleyville?
The best private schools that serve Wrigleyville are:
- Saint Andrew School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Chicago City Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Saint Clement School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
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Home Trends in Wrigleyville, IL
On average, homes in Wrigleyville, Chicago sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Wrigleyville, Chicago over the last 12 months is $670,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$670,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,285,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,132,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$477,450
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$290,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$427
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$662,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%