Name: Zip Code 60618
Address: Chicago

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 60618 offers excellent access to public transit, including rapid transit stations like Belmont and Addison on the Blue Line, as well as approximately 10 convenient bus lines nearby. The neighborhood supports commuting by bicycle with good bicycling infrastructure and mostly flat terrain, making it easy to reach many destinations. Residents benefit from close proximity to various primary and secondary schools including private options, along with numerous grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes for dining. Parks such as Horner Park and Independence Park are easily accessible, while the area’s vibrant entertainment scene includes over 50 bars and diverse nightlife choices. Housing options include duplexes, small apartment buildings, and single detached homes, with many residences dating back to before 1960.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 60618 will appeal to house buyers that value various modes of transportation. The good transit allows people to get to many destinations without needing a car. For instance, rapid transit stations, including Rockwell, Western and California with access to the Blue Line and Brown Line, are generally a short distance away from the greater part of properties in the postal code. Property owners profit from the Irving Park, Grayland and Ravenswood with access to the Union Pacific Northwest, Milwaukee North and Union Pacific North. The postal code is linked by approximately 20 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most houses. Zip Code 60618 is also particularly convenient for pedestrians; all common errands can be run without the use of a car, and numerous businesses are very close at hand. Bicycling is easy in Zip Code 60618 since the bicycling infrastructure is well-developed, and there are a limited number of hills for cyclists to brave.

Services

In this area, locals will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. Concerning food, it is usually possible for house buyers in Zip Code 60618 to purchase general and specialty groceries as pedestrians. Moreover, owing to 800-odd restaurants and cafes in this area, there is almost always a place to get some food or drink just around the corner. It is also a short distance to a very good choice of clothing stores, for example on Lincoln Avenue.

Character

Zip Code 60618 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Most areas in Zip Code 60618 are quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor, however some parts can be quite loud, especially around one of the railway lines, J F K Expy or I-90. Reaching green spaces in the postal code, including River Park and Horner Park, is easy since there are over 150 of them nearby for residents to discover. Finally, this postal code has numerous places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. A broad selection of entertainment venues can be found nearby, there are often masses of people around, and with its over 100 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Those who like going out will enjoy the main streets, including Lincoln Avenue, which will not disappoint.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.8

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly7.2

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants9.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.6

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes9.2

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet6.0

Some sources of noise nearby