Chicago, IL

Irving Park

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$149K - $2M
For Sale on Trulia:
98 homes
Rent:
$785 - $6K
For Rent on Trulia:
282 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
18 minutes
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What Locals Say about Irving Park

At least 909 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 63 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Wanda Beasley
    "Everything is fine… Doggy heaven… Wonderful place / area to have Pets..Also a very safe neighborhood "
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  • Rachelle Bennett
    "Love the diversity and appreciate the green spaces. Great food, shopping, and all around great neighborhood. "
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  • Johnathan Baugh
    "Great family and friendly neighborhood. Also very diverse and welcoming to everyone. Safe environment "
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  • Trulia User
    "The diversity the culture the people that live here are amazing there’s a lot of restaurants there’s nearby schools"
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice community. Diverse & safe. I visit here often to see my grandchildren. Upcoming area. Lots of remodeling "
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  • Trulia User
    "they like when you say something good about their dogs like it's gorgeous 😍, and don't like when you scare their dogs . "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love this this neighborhood my kids ate raised o. this neighborhood a d they know lots of people here "
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  • Trulia User
    "the neighbors are to too nosy like to know about your business. pet owners don't know how to control their dogs"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great community, great food, top rated schools. Easy access to Interstates and 2 L stops and a metro stop. Everything you need in one great neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I grew up here through my early 20s, it's a beautiful part of the city and uniquely charming enough for all. many diiferent cultures and classes enjoying a great neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is quiet with nice people and solid restaurants. Parks aren’t too far, street are nice to walk and most streets have mature trees. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some owners have pit bull dogs that they don’t train well angle lunge at you. They have there leash but they laugh at it. I would say 70% don’t clean up after the dogs so it’s very dirty on the sidewalk or alleys."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not much interesting in this neighborhood just living here to commute to work much faster. Only good is there’s plenty of places for groceries and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Portage Park is very transitional right now. The beauty, safety, and other features really depend on what street you're on, but overall it's a great neighborhood, just be choosey on the address. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to raise a family in close proximity to everything living in the city has to offer. Quiet, but close to multiple public transportation and recreation options."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s not a bad place to live. I love Ronan park and the diversity of the restaurants. I like living here. Easy to walk to places."
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  • Trulia User
    "great parks and schools many friends live here it's a family oriented community with easy access to change and Metra "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very dog-friendly neighborhod; I always see people walking their dogs and introducing their dogs to each other"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a family friendly neighborhood with great schools & parks. I love the north side of the city."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’m looking to move here with my family so we can be safe because right now the area I’m in not good for children playing or me even Walking to the school I need a change "
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  • Lisa S.
    "Lots of family owned businesses with a mix of residential and larger businesses. It really has it all."
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  • Piano_boy92
    "It's a great place for those who want to be in the city but also want a quiet and friendly place to live. "
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  • Koren D.
    "We have lived in this neighborhood for 5 years plus, very dog friendly area. Family oriented especially since there’s a High School, at least Four Elementary Schools and quite a few churches. "
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  • Kathy N.
    "There are great schools and parks for the family to enjoy. I think it's a down to earth area to live. I want to move back to this neighborhood. Because I have special memories. "
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  • Kristin S.
    "We have a Neighborhood association that sponsors various events and sends a newsletter out throughout the year"
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  • Tamsin B.
    "Good people. Lots of space. Dogs love it. Close to transportation, CTA, Metra, 90. Quiet yet city vibe."
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  • katy
    "There are many dogs! friendly owners! but most owners don’t pick up their dogs’ waste. that’s the bad thing."
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  • Katemaryon
    "Community feel, good neighbors, close to metra and blue line, good schools, kids ride their bikes solo- feels relatively safe."
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  • Nelson T.
    "There are plenty of tree lined side streets and parks that provide plenty of dog walking spaces. Most yards are also well fenced to provide a secure area dogs."
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  • Sherry
    "Big yards. Feels like a suburb in the city. Close to major transportation. Nice neighbors. Diverse. "
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  • Stephanie F.
    "I Wish there were more dog parks but there are a couple close by. Also a couple doggie daycare places close. "
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  • Jacob B.
    "Safe quiet streets all over the neighborhood. We walk dogs here every day. Highly recommend for dog lovers and walkers. "
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  • Bethany L. .
    "This is a very safe neighborhood. People keep their houses and yards in good condition. People are friendly and say hello. "
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  • Blueberryphishfood
    "More of a family oriented neighborhood that is quiet and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Easy access to transportation (both CTA buses and the Brown Line L Train.) 45 minutes to downtown via public transit"
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  • Terri C.
    "The farmers market and local park and school events that the whole neighborhood attends. Local restaurants that neighbors own and run. "
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  • Adstop123
    "I’d say if you have kid(s) and dogs, you are going to love staying in this community. Well maintained common area, beautiful tree line, surrounded by the parks, very friendly people. "
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  • Alejandro V.
    "safe neighborhood, people walk their dogs at night, streets are well lighted for the most part. I can see myself and my family living here for the next 10 years "
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  • Danj85
    "Good neighborhood. Easy transportation. My commute to work is easy. There is plety of open spaces to walk."
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  • Ggalantie
    "my neighborhood is well taken care of and clean. this area is in a great location close to downtown close to the lake close to the airport. I am very close to the freeway as well for access to anywhere in the city."
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  • Theresa L.
    "Great access to public transportation, such as buses and trains. But I own a car, and there is lots of street parking as well as garage parking for most houses and units"
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