Old Town
- Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Neighborhood
Old Town
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 31 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$576,280
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,981
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Urban
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Old Town Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault304.8national 282.7
- Murder10.4national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery197.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary197.4national 500.1
- Theft2,216.5national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft183.6national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$136,283
National
$69,021Families with Children
17%
Top Public Schools Serving Old Town
- grade A+
Payton College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 428 reviews
- grade A+
Northside College Preparatory High School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 621 reviews
- grade A+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 1,179 reviews
- grade A+
Jones College Prep High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 766 reviews
- grade A+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 3,230 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Old Town
- grade A+
British International School of Chicago, South Loop
- Rating 4.68 out of 5 63 reviews
- grade A+
Latin School of Chicago
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 114 reviews
- grade A+
Lycée Français de Chicago
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 21 reviews
- grade A+
Saint Ignatius College Prep
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 388 reviews
- grade A+
Francis W. Parker School
- Rating 4.17 out of 5 66 reviews
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Old Town Reviews
Rating 4.45 out of 5 31 reviews
Old town is a great location. It is right next to Lincoln Park, North Beach, and downtown! It has multiple bus and train stops for ease of commuting around the city. There a number of restaurant and bars for an everyday vibe as well as special occasions. The local business community often works together to create neighborhood events and create a sense of community within the neighborhood. It is a bit expensive considering its location, but to me it's definitely worth it.
The neighborhood is absolutely beautiful and very central to the city and the lake. It is incredibly safe and has one of the lowest crime rates in the city. Its parks and play areas are very well kept up. This neighborhood is perfect for families and older people. The housing prices and rents tend to be fairly high, especially in the historical districts, and depending on where you live there may be very little night life to explore. The neighborhood is, however, populated with great small businesses, has a fantastic sense of community, and is ideal for children.
Old Town is a vibrant neighborhood and has many entertainment venues, from restaurants to shopping to movie theaters. It's a convenient location and has nice features/environments.