Chicago, IL

Bucktown

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Buy:
$320K - $8M
For Sale on Trulia:
83 homes
Rent:
$1.55K - $9K
For Rent on Trulia:
172 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
16 minutes
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What Locals Say about Bucktown

At least 125 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 99 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 48 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 38 % Say car is needed

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Adammargol
    "Amazing, family-friendly, community that feels tucked away from the hustle/bustle of the city. Warm, welcoming neighbors filled with kids and dogs. Great neighborhood hang spots and places to eat as well as an array of shopping. Very central to the city with easy access to transportation options. 5 minute bike from the Salt Shed music venue as well!"
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  • Thomas Kleiner
    "All the small businesses, restaurants, bars, cafes, and clothing boutiques that offer a wide variety of options. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very neighborhoody & walkable but only 3 miles north of downtown, easy access to Lincoln Park, West Loop, & Bucktown offers great restaurants, shopping & parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Sketchy, always delayed, dirty and crowded.. I’ve seen things on the blue line no one should ever have to witness (especially before 8am). 0/10 would recommend but it’s the cheapest and quickest way to get to the loop. Lots of folks are always hanging around the stops, and I’ve stepped off the train a few times only to find myself in the middle of a crime scene. Literally.. a crime scene. "
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  • Trulia User
    "dog owners would really like the area because it is safe, friendly and clean. It seems like the majority of the people who live here are responsible and care about their neighborhood. It also has many places specific to people who like to run or walk and even bike. "
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  • Trulia User
    "606 is great for running and walking. The farmers market, movies in the park, and Wicker Park fest in the summer are all great!"
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  • Alicia F.
    "Walkable neighborhood, beautiful homes, close to restaurants and other necessities. Easy access to expressway. "
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  • Naomi B.
    "within walking distance of logan square and wicker park, tons of great stores and restaurants a 10 minute walk away"
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  • Teenblushmusic
    "Bucktown is overall a great neighborhood, everyone is very friendly and you never see anything out of line! Very quiet and homie. "
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  • Melissa G.
    "Puerto Rican parade, and a 606 bike trail. the neighborhood overall feel safe especially at night time you don't have to worry it's very quiet clean trash is picked up everyone's yards in lawns are kept very nice. You can feel safe if walking around at night time."
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  • Casey B.
    "I could walk my dog at any time of day and feel safe. Everyone is very good about picking up after themselves. "
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  • Dkensick
    "My commute to downtown is on the blue line which is an 8 minute walk from my house. Very easy access to the interstate as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "Was an interesting neighborhood that became over-gentrified and lost all that made it desirable. Chain businesses that you can find in any suburban mall have replaced local spots.. Has lost any sense of diversity or culture "
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  • Chris S.
    "Walk 8-10 minutes to the Damen Blue Line to get into the Loop. Not too bad. Safe walk too, for the most part. So I can’t complain too much"
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  • Tulsachick
    "Plenty of dogs in the neighborhood to have play dates with and to always keep your dog entertained. 3 dog parks close by too. Easy way to make friends and get to know your neighbors is to simply take a walk around the block. "
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  • Coxxx488
    "There are many families with children due to the plethora of single-family homes in the area. Remainder of neighborhood tends to be younger adults."
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  • Tulsachick
    "I love the friendly neighbors, the gorgeous architecture and the safety I feel living in Bucktown. "
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  • Meredith A.
    "Lots of kids and outdoor park areas. Feels very neighborhood-y for being so close to the city. Lots of single family homes in the area as well as condos and apartments"
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  • Jenna M.
    "It’s a very family and dog friendly neighborhood with nice outgoing people, and lots of places to play (Holstein park, Pulaski Elementary playground, etc) "
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  • Rosemary R.
    "Lots of trees and green spaces for dogs to sniff, but there are a lot of rabbits and rats running around at night."
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  • Emilysilman
    "Bucktown Garden Walk, Walsh Park dog park, intramural sports teams that play in the area, Queen of Hearts raffle, etc."
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  • Chrisstopka
    "There are plenty of more spacious living options here for people with dogs. Also there are some great parks within walking distance."
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  • Zach A. G.
    "Clean, safe parks. There are a few schools in the neighborhood that seem to drive a lot of traffic from outside the neighborhood which I assume indicates the schools are the best in the city/Chicagoland area."
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  • Dustfingerink
    "Lots of families in the neighborhood and good places near by for food and to relax. Child daycare centers up and down North Ave as well as pet hotels. Really close to a very safe blue line stop."
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  • Emilysilman
    "I don’t have kids so I can’t weigh in on this. But I’d imagine that it’s a nice place to raise kids. "
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  • Therese L.
    "Overall nice area. Plenty of nice parks and great dining and shopping options. The neighborhood is welcoming and well-preserved. "
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  • Kim K.
    "Crowded! The blue line is a disaster at Damen and Division stops from 6:30-9am. Be prepared to squish in after allowing 1-2 trains go back full with wall to wall. It’s extremely stressful and frustrating EVERY DAY!"
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  • Tom S.
    "Art event. Plenty of small events constantly. Great place to be. Parks and small local restaurants that host. Moving here there was plenty to find right away that make you feel at home. The Facebook pages for the community events and groups are great and connected"
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  • Kirkcruz
    "There’s excellent transportation options here, from an L stop on the Blue line to multiple major bus lines. "
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  • Kelvoigt25
    "There are tons of dogs in the neighborhood. Lottie’s and Bucktown pub are dog friendly bars. There are a couple dog parks near by."
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  • Michael L.
    "Great neighborhood for parks, families and Schools. Great local restaurants with more opening all the time. Walking distance to Midtown Athletic Club!!"
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  • Andrewjwestcott
    "I usually walk or ride my bike but I have taken the blue line too. This is very easy from the Damen stop. "
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  • Cabinske
    "I have lived in Bucktown for the past 5 years and absolutely love it. I live on a quiet, tree-lined street. Everyone does their part to nicely maintain their properties and I live walking my dog around here because it’s beautiful and full of other dogs and dog lovers. "
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  • Ah
    "It’s not unique. People don’t know one another, ppl are not friendly people don’t clean after their dogs, people get assaulted at night. There are more taverns than convenient stores"
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk my dog all the time, and we constantly run into other dogs. There’s a dog park just down the street. It’s very dog friendly."
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  • Michael O.
    "everything is fantastic here- dining, shopping, culture, neighbors, parks, etc. what’s not to love? "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to buses and trains or combination of both. Never more than 20 mins from a train and you can shorten with a quick bus ride. Close to metra as well and about 20 mins to downtown. "
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  • Daynak248
    "Very crowded train. Busy stops on both sides, but it is quick when things are moving. Sometimes so crowded though it could take 6-7 trains before I can get on. "
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