Beverly

Beverly is the South Side's storybook neighborhood: the Ridge, Chicago's highest ground, lined with Victorians, Prairie School houses, and an actual castle, plus the largest urban historic district in the country. It's the heart of Chicago's South Side Irish community, with a St. Patrick's parade culture and a stubborn, justified civic pride.

The Metra Rock Island line runs through with three stations, delivering downtown in about 30 minutes, and most families also keep two cars. Home prices are strong for the South Side but a bargain against North Side equivalents of the same architecture. Beverly suits families who want historic houses, tight community, and top-tier schools-and-parades energy without leaving the city.

Beverly offers moderate transit access: a single car per household is usually sufficient. One car typically covers the gap that transit leaves.

With a Walk Score of 62, Beverly is "Somewhat Walkable": some errands can be done on foot, but many trips need transit or a car.

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