Safest Neighborhoods in Illinois (2026 Rankings)
Looking for the safest places to live in Illinois? We analyzed crime data for 6 neighborhoods and cities to find the areas with the lowest violent crime rates. The national average is 3.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.
ChicagoIL
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $270,000
Population: 2,693,976
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
The LoopChicago, IL
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $365,000
Population: 42,298
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 36
Wicker ParkChicago, IL
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $425,000
Population: 26,500
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 36
4
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $420,000
Population: 149,540
Walk Score: 41/100
AQI: 26
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Lincoln ParkChicago, IL
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $485,000
Population: 64,320
Walk Score: 96/100
AQI: 36
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Hyde ParkChicago, IL
Violent Crime Rate: 4.3 per 1K
Home Value: $275,000
Population: 29,456
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 36
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