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Buy:
$30K - $3.5M
$30K - $3.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
228 homes
Rent:
$765 - $13.7K
$765 - $13.7K
For Rent on Trulia:
1342 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
9 minutes
9 minutes
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Outdoors

Main Streets

Side Streets

Culture
Explore the Area
Manny's Cafeteria & DelicatessenRestaurants
Binny's Beverage DepotGroceries
Flo & SantosNightlife
JoyYee Smoothie StationCafes
Kriser's Natural PetShopping
The Field MuseumArts and Entertainment
Ping Tom Memorial ParkFitness
Victory TapRestaurants
Mariano'sGroceries
United ClubNightlife
TsaocaaCafes
Solo Eye CareShopping
Soldier FieldArts and Entertainment
Museum CampusFitness
Qing Xiang Yuan DumplingsRestaurants
Trader Joe'sGroceries
Buddy Guy's LegendsNightlife
The Spoke & BirdCafes
Shedd Aquarium StoreShopping
CorePower YogaFitness
Eleven City DinerRestaurants
Whole Foods MarketGroceries
720 South Bar & GrillNightlife
Panera BreadCafes
Cycle Bike ShopShopping
Amenity information provided by third-party data sources
What Locals Say about South Loop
At least 490 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
79 % Say streets are well-lit
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say people would walk alone at night
56 % Say kids play outside
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
49 % Say parking is easy
49 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say car is needed
42 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say there are community events
37 % Say yards are well-kept
22 % Say there's wildlife
Learn more about our methodology.
- Dejonee Oakley
- Resident
- 1y ago
"Great place to live very good area nice people but Chicago is a city not a neighborhood so when you look at it as a whole then you will see it’s more than just that! "
0Flag - F4fgwmv4n8
- Resident
- 1y ago
"I’m in rural Alaska with no public transportation. Everyone has their means of transportation. If not, we have taxis. Commute is very short. "
0Flag - Adrianalaurahernandez
- Resident
- 1y ago
"I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 14 years. It feels like a small town community in the middle of the heart of the city."
0Flag - Jordanhaye07
- Resident
- 2y ago
"I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 4 years. It’s a great place to single,over 30 and under 50 people"
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Bookfest lalapalooza skatepark volleyball and other fun stuff. Pizza time is great as well. The South Loop is just really neat."
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"This area is very low-key and quiet at times. Family oriented, as well as young professionals. Sense of community with the local businesses and soldier field being local"
6Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Nice neighborhood and wonderful parks and lake front. Public transportation is abundant. Restaurants and grocery stores are close by as well. Colleges, and students abound. "
2Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Little grass but tree spots that compensate for that. There are a lot of parks close by however that make up for not having grass everywhere. "
2Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Good School system and decent neighborhood. Diverse for the most part. Would definitely stay here if I found another home. "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Roosevelt Station and bus service can get you anywhere in the city. I can get from my apartment to Midway in less than 30 minutes. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"I know some one that live in the Neighborhood And I’ve visited and everything seems to be pleasant high and quiet"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Visitor
- 3y ago
"Neighborhood with a lot of beautiful real estate & high end shops along with essential commissaries & department stores."
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"They have a few doggie parks in and around the area. It’s been many people able to walk their dogs up and the down the streets! "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"great place for walking your dog . dog park located on 14th & wabash. friendly community, city life, everything is walking distance "
1Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s a very knit community, Great stores nice parks for your children everything‘s in walking distance, Awesome views of Lake Michigan"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"Very dog friendly! Close proximity to dog parks, people pick up after their dogs, and lots of pet shops and veterinarians nearby."
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Great people & food Amazing places to shop, I love the scenery I can look out my window and see the lakefront. & the Neighborhood as well police"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There are at least 1/2 dozen dog parks here and plenty of quiet streets with light traffic which makes it easy to walk dogs without worrying about cross traffic"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"As long as you have a parking spot in the garage everything’s great closest soldier Field close to the shed aquarium bike paths very dog friendly for the most part I feel pretty safe"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It’s all concrete no grass or trees and dog poop everywhere. Heavy traffic all day and night. There is a vet on every other block though. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lots of parks nearby as well as good food and Resturant joints. Best is the access to grant park and high ways."
0Flag - Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"What’s not to like! If you want a more rural atmosphere then not here but the parks and local amenities are great!"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Lots of dogs and people out walking their dogs. Most of us have gotten to know each other over the years just by walking at the same time. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It’s accessible, people are kind, there are great local spots and it gives you the feel of a city and a neighborhood at the same time"
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 5y ago
"The laSalle bank marathon, the stores and bars , close by the lake , Solderfeild, the hotels ,, having a police station in such a close proximity that the officer’s know the neighborhood."
0Flag - Megan W.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"My neighborhood is close to CTA lines, bike shares, and walkable to the loop. I’m able to walk to my office in the loop when the weather is nice"
2Flag - Ashleyb1616
- Resident
- 5y ago
"This is a diverse neighborhood with a vibrant feel. Easy access to shopping as well as the lakefront."
11Flag - Brikozlowski
- Resident
- 5y ago
"the easiest commute I've ever had. just walk down Polk to the other entrance for Harrison red line stop. go north 4 stops and I'm at work! "
0Flag - Efrain D.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I walk everywhere within the Loop, or bike if the weather is nice enough. Public transit is quite frequent and feels safe."
1Flag - Brikozlowski
- Resident
- 5y ago
"printers row literary fest, close to the loop and museums and the lake, easy to access, not overly crowded, not overly expensive "
1Flag - DeVonte D. .
- Visitor
- 6y ago
"It’s a safe neighborhood and it’s a lot of places to shop at as fair grocery stores, and retail. Police is always patrolling the area. "
0Flag - Trulia User
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Festivals are done year round here in south loop. Book festivals, music festivals and live events at the millennium park."
1Flag - Darnell G. J.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"My commute is 5 mins on the orange line to the loop. Living close to the Roosevelt station, I have easy access to the red, orange and green lines making it easy to get anywhere in the city"
0Flag - Jorge M.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Great neighborhood. And is currently evolving to be even better. More restaurants and stores appear all the time. Very close to all museums, parks and touristic attractions of the City. "
0Flag - Rgazzimd
- Resident
- 6y ago
"We are close to Lake Michigan, grant park and field museum. Friendly neighborhood.No better place to be! "
1Flag - Bianca R.
- Resident
- 6y ago
"Lots of soccer games and team sports for kids and adults at Kelly park. During the summer time McKinley park has the neighborhood pool open summer camp for kids. Pond for adults to take their kids fishing or even just for a nice walk around the park "
1Flag - M5150v
- Resident
- 6y ago
"The book fair is nothing short of amazing. The lake, skate park, Millennium park, simply beautiful incredible and full of amazing energy!"
0Flag - Abigail C.
- Resident
- 7y ago
"Love the south loop. So great for kids. Easy to get around with the train and bus. Dog friendly. Super cute!"
0Flag - Kristyharvey13
- Resident
- 7y ago
"There are lots of kids in our area. The parks are a great place for the kids to play. Our building works to welcome families and pets. "
0Flag - Ndallensworth
- Resident
- 7y ago
"I hardly see any kids in the neighborhood only 1 kid in my 50 unit building. There are playgrounds for children in the neighborhood. "
0Flag
Schools
- Drake Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 300 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averagelike mygrand daughter memphis tenn littlejohn1975,cross country adoption !parents lulamae gaston,dencie boobi scoop jd little john,barbieParent Review11y ago5 Reviews - National Teachers Elementary Academy
- PK-8
- Public
- 795 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageGoing downhill really fast. The bullying in school and then shaming by the leadership if reported is terrible. The droning on about 'equity' and not education related activities, performances, and art has made this an un-serious institution. We get it, you like to virtue signal, but it is killing basic math, reading, and science education performance. We are leaving the school ASAP.Parent Review3y ago36 Reviews - Old St. Marys School
- PK-8
- Private
- 499 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOur son started at Pre-K 3 and now is in the 3rd grade. He loves going to school. His classmates are not all catholic which is not a requirement. Teacher to students ratio is far lower that in any South Loop public schools, so students get more personalized attention, improved academic performance, greater student engagement. Teachers can tailor their instruction to individual student needs, provide more one-on-one help, and identify struggling students more easily. Students also benefit from stronger relationships with their peers and teachers, which can boost confidence and a positive attitude toward learning. The student-teacher ratio has been found to be one of the strongest indicators of student success and engagement. School celebrates the holidays of other religions, so all students feel welcomed. Many parents volunteer and socialize and you can feel that they really care about the school.Parent Review6mo ago20 Reviews - Pui Tak Christian School
- PK-8
- Private
- 142 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI want to start off by saying that we are very lucky to have ended up enrolling with Pui Tak. Coincidentally, during the enrollment period at Pre-K, our son was diagnosed with a medical condition that requires substantial monitoring and management. We did not know what to expect when we informed the school staff, however they stepped up without hesitation and formed a planned with us so that our son could attend school and pursue his education unhindered (as much as his condition would allow, anyways). Additionally, our son is still thriving academically several years later. From my observations, the school excels in tailoring lesson plans to the individual student and addressing any needs that standout, whether academic or socio-emotional/behavioral. We are very grateful for the support that the school has provided our son throughout the years and look forward to continuing his education under the school's tutelage.Parent Review3mo ago9 Reviews - Village Leadership Academy
- PK-7
- Private
- 171 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI love the school itself. They relocated last year and it isn't in the best area. The teachers really care but they seem to be overwhelmed sometimes due to the extended school hours. My child has been going to this school since 1st grade, and she loves it. The activities, learning courses, programs etc are all amazing. The only bad thing Is some children here can be a really bad influence, and they tend to expose other children to things that children should not speak of.Parent Review10mo ago15 Reviews - Pui Tak Christian School
- PK-8
- Private
- 143 Students
NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI searched all around Chicago to find a Christian elementary school that was highly-rated academically. I felt very blessed and thankful when we discovered Pui Tak Christian School. My two daughters began attending Pui Tak in 2023 and we have been extremely pleased. As a Christian family, we love that all the staff (teachers, counselors, principal) are followers of Christ and approach educating from a Christian standpoint. Students take Bible classes, pray together and attend chapel services as part of the curriculum and the school is committed to instilling Godly principles and building up children who have strong character and integrity.Academically, we love that the average class size is only around 10 students, so our girls receive a lot more hands on, one-on-one attention from their teachers than they would at a public school with 20-30 kids per classroom. The quality of the education is top-notch and very impressive. Most of the students end up testing at levels two grades ahead of their natural grade, and over 90% graduate was highly ranked high schools and universities. I would strongly recommend Pui Tak to any family seeking an outstanding private school in a totally safe environment that has zero violence, gangs, drugs, or other issues that plague most inner-city schools. Trust me, you and your child will love it.Parent Review3mo ago4 Reviews
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