Berwyn, IL
BNSF28 min to the Loop
72
Walk Score
55
Transit Score
1
Cars needed
28m
Commute to Loop
Estimated annual true-cost factors
Based on an example $2,500/month housing cost, 1 car needed, and a 28-minute commute to the Loop via BNSF.
Property tax varies by address. Use the calculator for a precise estimate including your local rate.
About Berwyn
Berwyn holds the largest collection of Chicago-style brick bungalows anywhere, an entire National Register district of them, plus a live music scene at FitzGerald's that has drawn the city's roots-rock faithful for decades. It's the inner western suburb that kept its housing stock and its sense of humor.
The BNSF Metra line stops three times in town, reaching Union Station in under 30 minutes, and the Pink Line's 54th/Cermak terminal borders it. One car per household is workable near the stations. Prices remain reasonable for the inner ring, taxes less so. Berwyn suits bungalow buyers who want Oak Park's geography without Oak Park's bidding wars.
Berwyn offers moderate transit access: a single car per household is usually sufficient. One car typically covers the gap that transit leaves.
At roughly $12,000/year for 1 car, transportation is a moderate line item in Berwyn's true cost. Combined with a 28-minute commute valued at $5,833/year, the true cost of suburban living in Berwyn can significantly exceed what the rent or mortgage alone suggests.
Nearby suburbs
Compare Berwyn to a Chicago neighborhood
See exactly how much you save or spend by choosing this suburb vs. a city address.