Forest Glen

Forest Glen contains Sauganash and Edgebrook, two of the leafiest, most suburban-feeling neighborhoods inside Chicago's borders. Curving streets, forest preserve on multiple sides, large single-family homes, and a level of quiet that surprises people who think they know the city. It consistently ranks among the safest community areas in Chicago.

The tradeoff is baked into the design: Transit Score in the 30s, most errands by car, and two-car households as the default. Metra's Milwaukee District North line stops at Edgebrook and Forest Glen, giving downtown workers a respectable rail commute. Forest Glen suits buyers choosing between here and the North Shore suburbs, and the true-cost math between those options is closer than either side likes to admit.

Forest Glen 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 60, Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Blue line.