Welcome to Wicker Park!
Located just south of Bucktown and northwest of the Loop, Wicker Park is a thriving community that has grown increasingly popular with urbanites who enjoy the energy and diversity of the North Side neighborhood.
The community was named after Charles and Joel Wicker, who bought 80 acres of land in the area in 1870. An influx of residential and commercial development came to the area after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, when affluent Germans and Scandinavians flocked to the neighborhood and built large mansions on Pierce and Hoyne Streets. Today, Wicker Park is considered one of the hippest neighborhoods in Chicago, home to diverse mix of artists, musicians, young professionals and families.
Wicker Park real estate features a variety of housing styles and price ranges. Condos take the form of vintage walk-ups, rustic lofts and new-construction three-flats and mid-rises. Single-family homes range from smaller cottages and bungalows to gut-rehabbed greystones and multi-million- dollar new construction. The Wicker Park District features a number of historic 19th century mansions that also fetch top dollar. In 2012, the average sold price for a single-family home in the Logan Square MLS area, which includes Wicker Park, was $476,339, while the average condominium cost $265,201 (source: MRED, LLC).
Public schools near Wicker Park include A.N. Pritzker Elementary School and Jonathan Burr Elementary School. Wicker Park residents enjoy the community's incredibly convenient location - The CTA Blue Line takes residents into the Loop in less than 10 minutes and out to O'Hare Airport in a half-hour. The community is also right off the Kennedy Expressway for easy access to the Loop and the suburbs. Wicker Park is known for its eclectic assortment of hip cafes, independent bookstores, dive bars, expensive boutiques, hole-in- the-wall art galleries, yoga studios and peaceful city parks. Many of Chicago's most popular restaurants are also located in the neighborhood.
getting around on the "l"
Blue Line: California, Division, Damen, Western
hop on the metra
Clybourn UP North, UP Northwest
take the bus
50 (Damen)
56 (Milwaukee)
72 (North Avenue)
9 (Ashland Avenue)
49 (Western Avenue)
hey taxi!
Approximate fare downtown & travel time: $13 / 13min
divvy stations
boundaries
North: North Ave
South: Division
East: Ashland
West: Western Ave
bordering neighborhoods
Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Humboldt Park,
West Town/ Ukrainian Village, Noble Square
proximity to loop
3.5 – 4.5 miles
elementary schools
Burr, Lozano, Pulaski, Drummond, Pritzker, De Diego
So you like to have fun? Good! Here are some of our favorite spots in your hood:
Shopping
- Gather
- Steven Alan
- Saint Alfred
- Stitch
- Marine Layer
- p. 45
Hangover Cure
- Dove's
Luncheonette
- Bongo Room
- The Bristol
- Toast
Date Night
- Presidio
- Big Star
- Mahalo
- Jane's
- Hot Chocolate
- Violet Hour
- Mott St.
Get off the Couch
- Walk the 606
- Wicker Park
Proper
- Flatiron Arts
Building
Caffeine Fix
- The Wormhole
- La Colombe
- Stan's Donuts
Welcome to Bucktown!
Located just a few miles northwest of Chicago’s Loop, trendy restaurants and independent shops mingle with classic neighborhood
spots and unique artist's galleries in one of Chicago's most established and eclectic west side neighborhoods.Originally a working
class neighborhood, Bucktown reportedly was named after the many goats that were raised in the neighborhood during the
19th century. The neighborhood first gained popularity as an artist’s community, and has since evolved into a diverse neighborhood
catering to a wide variety of residents.
The neighborhood is served by the Chicago Public School District, which offers a number of top-notch public schools in the area
including Drummond Elementary School and Burr Elementary School. Residents also have the option to attend private schools
located nearby. Transportation around Chicago is accessible via the CTA Blue Line and various CTA bus routes. The Kennedy Expressway
is also located just east of the community, providing convenient access to the city and surrounding suburbs.
Bucktown’s subtle/quant cottages have been converted or replaced with upscale condos complete with rooftop decks,
sophisticated/contemporary interior finishes, sprawling single family homes with styles ranging from gothic to prairie and
warehouses/work spaces now boast chic lofts with innovative floor plans. The evolution has proven to be extremely desirable to first
time buyers and those in their mid to late 20s-30s who are flocking to Bucktown in droves. The area is a mecca of popular dining
establishments that attract people from all over the city. On top of being one of Chicago's most sought-after weekend hangouts,
the neighborhood is also home to a thriving art and theater scene. Poetry readings and one-man comedy acts share the stage
with traveling musicians and local painters.
GETTING AROUND ON THE "L"
Blue Line: California, Division, Damen, Western
HOP ON THE METRA
Clybourn UP North, UP Northwest
TAKe THE BUS
50 (Damen)
56 (Milwaukee)
72 (North Avenue)
9 (Ashland Avenue)
49 (Western Avenue)
HEY TAXI!
Approximate fare downtown & travel time: $13 / 13min
DIVVY STATIONS
BOUNDARIES
North: Fullerton Ave
South: North Ave
East: Kennedy Expressway
West: Western Ave
BORDERING NEIGHBORHOODS
Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Humboldt Park,
West Town/ Ukrainian Village, Noble Square
PROXIMITY TO LOOP
3.5 – 4.5 miles
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Burr, Lozano, Pulaski, Drummond, Pritzker, De Diego