Chicago, IL

Brainerd

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$75K - $500K
For Sale on Trulia:
36 homes
Rent:
$800 - $3K
For Rent on Trulia:
64 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
27 minutes
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What Locals Say about Brainerd

At least 96 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say there are community events

  • 24 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • John, Doe
    "Other dog owners would like Chicago due to Many other dog owners to connect with but leash walking would be highly recommended."
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  • Jae Buddha Inspiring
    "Learn and listen to your children . Learn new ways to parent aside from the norms that make your child a well rounded civilian. Correct all children and teens with compassion and assertiveness. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Every block is different however I do feel the closer you are to Ashland the busier it gets. If you’re raising a family I’d suggest moving closer to Evergreen."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m less than 20 minutes round trip too and from work and home. I really don’t mind the commute as long as it’s in a safe location."
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  • Trulia User
    "There aren’t many places for dogs in the neighborhood. But I do often see ppl walking their dogs down the streets."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great they will love the scenery and welcoming neighbors. The Streets are well lit and the police know neighbors by name. The schools are great and the local businesses donate heavily in the community. The Church leaders are always showing support to the community and hold weekly meetings with the neighborhood and business leaders. The HIGH School football, basketball and baseball teams are honored with banners and Street names to commemorate their success"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s really different , the people who live here are usually older . Kids can play out side with no problems . "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m have great access to public transportation to get downtown. I’m Close to I 57 and I 90/94. My neighborhood is quiet"
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  • Arique1294
    "Close To Shopping Markets, Not Far From Beverly. Good Transportation Options. Safe Quiet Neighborhood"
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  • Latricewatson325
    "I love my neighborhood it’s so quiet and chill. I’m sad I have to move but moving on to bigger and greater things in my lifetime "
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  • Ebony G.
    "Its quiet and ppl mind they business don’t talk too much keep property nice grass looks good nice places to eat convenient transportation churches schools nice mail ppl"
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  • Myles N. J.
    "Brainard park annual picnic. 4th of July. Halloween. Christmas Decorations. Labor day picnic. Sunday wine day. Memorial day weekend"
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  • Julieeroberts
    "The people keep their homes up, it's an aging neighborhood. It will be primed for gentrification in about 20 years."
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  • Toni T.
    "The neighborhood is ok transportation is awesome but not so safe at night but overall it’s pretty decent area its not tht bad it has its moments "
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  • Mitzie
    "that we look out for the kids we look out for each other... we keep things clean and we help each other out there are no break ins no wild dogs"
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  • Aaron M. S.
    "We have the LARGEST Community Reunion on the city of Chicago!!! Former residents come from every corner of the country for this 3 day event every summer!!!"
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  • Shermane T.
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for almost 10 years and live it. It’s not too far from shopping areas and the people are friendly."
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  • Nimat C.
    "Everyone minds their own business but they're nice. It's nice and quiet. Transportation is everywhere and the local library was just remodeled. "
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  • Ebonie A.
    "Clean friendly safe nice homes walking distance to drug store restaurants and shopping centers close to my kids school "
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