Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Illinois (2026 Rankings)
Finding affordable places to live in Illinois starts with data. We ranked 6 neighborhoods by affordability index, where a score above 100 indicates housing that is more affordable than the national average.
ChicagoIL
Affordability Index: 181
Home Value: $270,000
Population: 2,693,976
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
The LoopChicago, IL
Affordability Index: 181
Home Value: $365,000
Population: 42,298
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
Affordability Index: 152
Home Value: $420,000
Population: 149,540
Walk Score: 41/100
AQI: 26
4
Wicker ParkChicago, IL
Affordability Index: 109
Home Value: $425,000
Population: 26,500
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 36
5
Hyde ParkChicago, IL
Affordability Index: 102
Home Value: $275,000
Population: 29,456
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 36
6
Lincoln ParkChicago, IL
Affordability Index: 62
Home Value: $485,000
Population: 64,320
Walk Score: 96/100
AQI: 36
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