Avondale

Avondale is what Logan Square was fifteen years ago, which is both a compliment and a warning about the trajectory of its rents. The neighborhood's Polish roots still anchor it (the Basilica of St. Hyacinth is the landmark), while the stretch of Milwaukee Avenue north of Belmont fills with restaurants and music venues that couldn't afford the rent a mile south.

The Belmont Blue Line stop is the workhorse, putting the Loop about 20 minutes away, and Walk Score sits at 85. Two-flats dominate the housing stock, and prices, while climbing, still undercut Logan Square meaningfully. Avondale suits people who want the Blue Line corridor life while it's still attainable, and who enjoy living in a neighborhood mid-transformation.

Avondale offers strong transit access: a car is optional for many trips. One car typically covers the gap that transit leaves.

With a Walk Score of 85, Avondale is "Very Walkable": most errands can be accomplished on foot.

At roughly $12,000/year for 1 car, transportation is a moderate line item in Avondale's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Blue, Brown lines.