Explore the Bucktown, IL Neighborhood and Homes
41.9227° N, 87.6803° W
41.9227° N, 87.6803° W
13,256 people live in Bucktown, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $103,429. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Chicago's artsy North Side neighborhood, built along the elevated 606 Trail.
Bucktown is bounded by Fullerton Avenue to the north, Western Avenue to the west, Bloomingdale/North Avenue to the south, and the Kennedy Expressway to the east — sitting directly north of Wicker Park and east of Logan Square. What started as an artists' enclave in the 1970s and '80s has grown into one of Chicago's most walkable, densely built neighborhoods, mixing historic homes with converted industrial lofts and new construction.
Damen Avenue anchors the neighborhood's shopping and dining, while the elevated 606 Trail runs through Bucktown, connecting it on foot or by bike to Wicker Park and Logan Square.
This elevated greenway, built on a former rail line, runs directly through Bucktown and links it to Wicker Park and Logan Square — a rare car-free commute and recreation corridor.
Bucktown's main commercial strip is known for curated vintage shops, clean-beauty boutiques, and independent gift stores, centered near the historic six-corners intersection of North, Damen, and Milwaukee.
Founded in 1854, Holstein Park remains the neighborhood's community centerpiece, with a fieldhouse, a free public pool in summer, and the annual Bucktown Arts Fest.
The Damen Avenue Blue Line stop gives Bucktown residents a direct, car-free commute to the Loop and O'Hare.
Bucktown is one of the most densely populated and walkable neighborhoods in Chicago, with a population of 13,839 and a median age of 33 — a mix of young professionals, artists, and longtime families. Most residents rent, and the neighborhood carries a reputation for above-average public schools and a lively bar and coffee-shop scene.
Community life still centers on Holstein Park, Damen Avenue's shops and cafés, and The 606 Trail for daily runs, dog walks, and weekend markets.
For shopping, Damen Avenue is the go-to strip for vintage clothing, clean-beauty boutiques, and independent gift shops.
Bucktown falls within Chicago Public Schools (District 299). Notable options include:
School assignment is based on your specific address and can change year to year — buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with CPS before purchasing.
Bucktown home prices sit around a $698K median sale price as of March 2026, with homes typically selling in about 34 days. Housing stock is a mix of vintage single-family homes, converted lofts, and new construction, ranging widely from roughly $499K condos to multimillion-dollar single-family homes.
Cook County's typical effective property tax rate runs about 1.9%–2.1% of market value — factor this into your Bucktown budget alongside the purchase price.
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Yes — Bucktown is known for its walkability, above-average public schools, and lively dining and shopping scene along Damen Avenue and The 606 Trail.
As of March 2026, Bucktown homes sold for a median price of around $698,000, according to Redfin sales data.
Bucktown is primarily in ZIP code 60647, with parts touching 60614, 60622, and 60642.
Bucktown is served by Chicago Public Schools (District 299), with options including Pulaski International School of Chicago and Jonathan Burr Elementary.
The CTA Blue Line's Damen Avenue stop gives Bucktown residents a direct route to the Loop.
The 606 is an elevated greenway built on a former rail line that runs through Bucktown, connecting it to Wicker Park and Logan Square for walking and biking.
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Sources: 1. Niche.com, Bucktown Chicago neighborhood profile. 2. Redfin, Bucktown Chicago housing market report (March 2026). 3. ChooseChicago.com, things to eat, see and do in Bucktown. 4. SmartAsset, Cook County property tax calculator.
Bucktown has 6,459 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bucktown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,256 people call Bucktown home. The population density is 19,404 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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