Jefferson Park

Chicago, IL

Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.8 (97 Reviews)

Delight in a mix of urban and suburban amenities

Suburban • Urban • Scenic • Lush • Diverse • Historic •

Located on the Northwest side of Chicago, Jefferson Park is a scenic neighborhood named in honor of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson’s tree-lined streets, lush parks, and vast wooded areas provide the neighborhood with a pervasive sense of natural beauty, while numerous diverse restaurants and the landmark Copernicus Civic and Cultural Center contribute an international flair.

Known for being a family-friendly community, Jefferson Park hosts a wide variety of fun events throughout the year, including Taste of Polonia, Jeff Fest, and the Roberts Square Park Annual Picnic. Jefferson Park’s bustling Milwaukee Avenue features a slew of stores, restaurants, and businesses, offering residents plenty of modern conveniences. Getting around from Jefferson Park is simple with quick access to public transportation and the Kennedy Expressway.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Jefferson Park is $1,071 for a studio, $1,265 for one bedroom, $2,007 for two bedrooms, and $2,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jefferson Park has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Studio
477 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,071/month

Average Rent

1 BR
489 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,265/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,060 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,007/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,266 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,195/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Jefferson Park - Chicago, IL

Niche Reviews

3.8 97 Reviews

Current Resident

6 months ago•Niche Review

Overall it is a safe neighborhood to live it. There is CTA available and is convenient to walk to whether taking the bus or train. There is a variety of restaurants to try as well.

Current Resident

1 years ago•Niche Review

Jefferson Park is friendly and a comfortable environment. It's not city life but it still is populated and fun. There are nice stores and people around. One bad thing is the trash around and the governor is working on fixing any old roads and sidewalks.

Current Resident

1 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Been living here for over 10 years. Over these last few years Jefferson park has made a full 360. The city has been working hard with making new commercial buildings, fixing the roads, adding more life (trees, flowers, etc). And with the years it has bought more families into the area. Bigger communicates, on going festivals for a family day.

Current Resident

3 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review

I like that it is a transit stop for the blue line, however the amount of crimes around the neighborhood are frightening. It is very diverse and has a great elementary school.

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