Buena Park

Chicago, IL

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Buena Park - Chicago, IL

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“Good living by the lake” embodies this charming locale

Lake Charming Community Hip Architecture

The moto “good living by the lake” stands true in Buena Park. Bordered by Lake Michigan and Wrigleyville, Buena Park is Uptown Chicago’s charming, resort-like neighborhood. This classic town enjoys waterfront views as well as easy access to the vast parks bordering the lake. Despite being located in the bustling city, Buena Park provides a slower, laid-back pace of life that attracts a variety of renters. There is always something new to explore in Buena Park, from the George Maher architecture lining Hutchinson Street to the restaurants, bars, and venues on North Broadway. Buena Park residents enjoy their tight-knit community and their dedicated neighborhood association that hosts a calendar packed full of community events. Those lucky enough to call Buena Park home have everything from trendy lofts, modern high-rises, and cozy condos to choose from.

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

78

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

89

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chase Park
  • Winnemac Park
  • Notebaert Nature Museum
  • Wrightwood Park
  • Oz Park

Airports

  • Chicago O'Hare International
  • Chicago Midway International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.