Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in Illinois (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 6 neighborhoods in Illinois by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 26
Home Value: $420,000
Population: 149,540
Walk Score: 41/100
AQI: 26
ChicagoIL
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
Home Value: $270,000
Population: 2,693,976
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
The LoopChicago, IL
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
Home Value: $365,000
Population: 42,298
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
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Wicker ParkChicago, IL
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
Home Value: $425,000
Population: 26,500
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 36
5
Lincoln ParkChicago, IL
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
Home Value: $485,000
Population: 64,320
Walk Score: 96/100
AQI: 36
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Hyde ParkChicago, IL
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 36
Home Value: $275,000
Population: 29,456
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 36
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