Edison Park

Edison Park is Chicago's far northwest corner and it barely reads as city: single-family houses, lawns, and a small downtown strip along Northwest Highway with an outsized number of good Italian restaurants. It is famously a neighborhood of police officers, firefighters, and city workers who must live within Chicago limits and chose the block that feels most like Park Ridge.

The Metra Union Pacific Northwest line stops right in the middle of the neighborhood and gets to Ogilvie in under 30 minutes, which is faster than most L rides of similar distance. Transit Score is low and most households keep two cars, so the true cost carries a real transportation load. Edison Park suits buyers who want suburban space with a city address and a bar they can walk to.

Edison Park offers limited transit access: most households rely on personal vehicles. Most households here need two cars, which adds substantially to annual costs.

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

At roughly $24,000/year for 2 cars, transportation is a major line item in Edison Park's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Metra line.