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    Best Neighborhoods for Commuters in Illinois (2026 Rankings)

    Looking for neighborhoods with great public transit in Illinois? We ranked 6 neighborhoods by Transit Score, which measures how well an area is served by public transportation. Higher scores mean easier commutes without a car.

    ChicagoIL
    Kurby Score: 66
    Transit Score: 100/100
    Home Value: $270,000
    Population: 2,693,976
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 36
    The LoopChicago, IL
    Kurby Score: 67
    Transit Score: 100/100
    Home Value: $365,000
    Population: 42,298
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 36
    Lincoln ParkChicago, IL
    Kurby Score: 74
    Transit Score: 82/100
    Home Value: $485,000
    Population: 64,320
    Walk Score: 96/100
    AQI: 36
    4
    Wicker ParkChicago, IL
    Kurby Score: 68
    Transit Score: 77/100
    Home Value: $425,000
    Population: 26,500
    Walk Score: 97/100
    AQI: 36
    5
    Hyde ParkChicago, IL
    Kurby Score: 78
    Transit Score: 65/100
    Home Value: $275,000
    Population: 29,456
    Walk Score: 93/100
    AQI: 36
    6
    NapervilleIL
    Kurby Score: 75
    Transit Score: 0/100
    Home Value: $420,000
    Population: 149,540
    Walk Score: 41/100
    AQI: 26

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