Cook County, Illinois
Chicago Real Estate and Local Guide
Chicago is the third-largest city in the United States and the seat of Cook County, officially organized into 77 community areas along Lake Michigan. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Chicago best.
About the area
Living in Chicago, IL
The city is organized into 77 official community areas, mapped by University of Chicago sociologists in the 1920s.
The housing market
Homes in Chicago
- About 46% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 26% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $315,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Chicago home
Millennium Park
Downtown public park in the Loop featuring Cloud Gate (The Bean) and the Crown Fountain
Navy Pier
3,300-foot Lake Michigan pier in Streeterville, one of the most visited attractions in the Midwest
Cloud Gate
Reflective stainless-steel sculpture in Millennium Park nicknamed The Bean
Millennium Park
24.5-acre downtown park operated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs
Navy Pier
Over 50-acre lakefront destination with rides, gardens, and event space
Neighborhoods
Chicago areas to know
The Loop
Central business and civic district community area
Near North Side
Community area including Streeterville, the Gold Coast, and River North
Lincoln Park
North side community area including DePaul and Old Town Triangle
Hyde Park
South side community area home to the University of Chicago
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.