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Wicker Park is a shopping and dining destination on the North Side
Once known as Chicago's hipster haven, Wicker Park has mellowed out a bit since more families and working professionals entered the mix. These days, they're drawn to the neighborhood's housing, dining and easy commutes to corporate gigs in The Loop. But Wicker Park hasn’t completely let go of its past: Music venues and comedy clubs still attract a younger audience, and colorful murals give the neighborhood some artistic energy, even though the artists themselves were priced out years ago. Boutiques, bookstores and record shops bring lots of outsiders to the neighborhood, increasing foot traffic on streets like Milwaukee Avenue, the main strip that leads to popular neighborhoods like Logan Square and Avondale.
Wicker Park is a walkable neighborhood surrounded by local retail stores and restaurants.
Wicker Park has a high density of local retail businesses.
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Wicker Park's selection of restaurants, cafes and shops
Shopping and dining is scattered throughout the neighborhood. “There’s not just one area where the bars and shops and congregated,” says Lance Kirshner, a broker with Compass. “Wicker Park has a couple of main thoroughfares, like Division, North Avenue and Milwaukee. And because there are a couple, there are more options for restaurants, bars and boutiques.” Popular spots include:
Club Lucky, an Italian restaurant with a cocktail lounge with a classic diner look and known for its giant martinis
Big Star, a casual Mexican joint specializing in street food and tacos that has a walk-up order window
Mindy's Bakery, a coffee shop and bakery with plenty of bagels, pastries and cookies
Small Cheval, known for its burgers and shakes, including a rotating shake of the month
The Handlebar, which specializes in vegan and vegetarian options and is known for its tree-shaded patio
You can also explore local shops, boutiques and vintage stores. Myopic Books sells 70,000 new and used books across three floors, and Reckless Records is a vinyl lover's dream.
Myopic Books is a local bookstore in Wicker Park.
Locals can browse vinyl at Reckless Records in Wicker Park.
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A mix of apartments, condos and single-family homes
About 60% of Wicker Park residents are renters. Most multifamily housing consists of low-rise contemporary complexes and three-flats, plus the occasional Greystone or brownstone. Many buildings also have balconies or rooftop decks. Single-family homes, like workers cottages and modern contemporaries, are mixed in as well. “A lot of people are drawn to it because it’s low density, so you can park on the street because everyone has garages,” Kirshner says.
Modern single-family homes can be found in Wicker Park.
Greystones are a common sight throughout Wicker Park.
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Housing prices are about the same as Logan Square and West Town
Wicker Park home prices are on par with most of the surrounding neighborhoods. Its median housing price is about $630,000, about the same as Logan Square and West Town. However, in Bucktown, where the culture is a bit more chic, the median sale price is about $100,000 more. In Wicker Park, you can get a condo from the low $200,000s to the mid $600,000s, with premium properties reaching a million. Single-family homes range from $1 million to $2 million.
Local music venues and comedy clubs support the local arts scene
Wicker Park used to be known as a gathering place for artists and musicians. “Not all of it has been pushed out. It’s still true to its roots,” Kirshner says. “You still have music venues. You’ll see a lot of street art in the neighborhood.” You can enjoy a night out at several locations, including:
Emporium Arcade Bar, a local bar with classic arcade games like pinball and Donkey Kong and DJ sets some evenings
The Den Theatre, a comedy club that hosts local and touring comedy acts, with the occasional small music performance
Subterranean, a music venue in a historic building. where the past lineup includes Chappell Roan, Halsey and Tame Impala
“There’s one building that’s one of those work-live lofts,” Kirshner says, “and you still have tattoo artists and performing arts students settled there.”
A.N. Pritzker School is a highly rated public magnet school in Wicker Park.
Highly rated public magnet schools are within walking distance
Wicker Park is part of Chicago Public Schools, a school-choice district. Multiple schools are within walking distance, like A.N. Pritzker School, a highly rated public magnet school with an emphasis on fine arts and performance. Jonathan Burr Elementary School, another highly rated public magnet school, has a Japanese Foreign Language Experience Program. If you’re interested in private options, Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart is a highly rated all-girls Catholic high school located in the neighborhood.
Wicker Park's central green space and The 606
Wicker Park’s namesake park is right in the heart of the community. Along with its historic fountain and gardens, it has a playground with a spray feature, basketball courts and multipurpose fields. On Sundays in summer, it hosts a popular farmers market. The 606 is an elevated pedestrian and bike trail that goes through multiple northwest Chicago neighborhoods, including Wicker Park.
Visitors can get in a great workout with neighbors at Yoga at Wicker Park.
The fountain in Wicker Park is conveniently surrounded by many benches.
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You don't need a car to live in Wicker Park
You can walk to most things, from restaurants and shops to St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital. Bike lanes and bus stops are along most major streets, like Division Street and Damen, Milwaukee and North avenues. The Blue Line stops in Wicker Park, heading to O’Hare and The Loop. The train takes about 20 minutes to get downtown, but you can also get there in 15 minutes along Interstate 90/94.
The Damen Blue Line stop connects Wicker Park residents to downtown Chicago and O'Hare Airport.
Dusk in WIcker Park is a beautiful sight.
Wicker Park has easy access to public transportation, including Blue Line stations.
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Wicker Park is a hipster destination in Chicago. It is a clean, safe neighborhood which offers a wide range of food, drink, and shopping. We've been living here for almost a year and have loved every minute of it.
3.0Niche User
8/15/2014Niche Review
Sometimes it is hard for the people riding bikes in the street because of the cars parked on the side of the rode and the bicyclists have no room to ride their bike without being in the way of a car. The bus transportation is OK the bus sometime gets really full and people on the bus get irratated by people being in their space. The pedestrians can be very hardheaded the cross when their not supposed to and sometimes almost get hit by cars.
4.0Niche User
8/14/2015Niche Review
It's not the most wonderful natural place in the world, but there are a lot of green, pretty gardens scattered around.
4.0Niche User
8/14/2015Niche Review
There are a lot of restaurants and cafes that feature vegetarian menu items.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
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4
Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Crime Score
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Wicker Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wicker Park, Chicago sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Wicker Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $674,999, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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