How Walkable is Logan Square in Chicago, IL?

by Daniel Close

Scoring a 91 out of 100, Logan Square in Chicago, IL is firmly in the "Walker's Paradise" tier. The neighborhood has emerged as one of the North Side's most active residential markets, mixing Walk Score with a strong restaurant and bar corridor along Milwaukee Avenue.

Walkability in the Chicago area

At 91, Logan Square exceeds the metro average of 77 by a wide margin. It trails West Town (93) by less than two points and sits on par with Uptown (93). Lincoln Square (85) and South Lawndale (80) offer less pedestrian access by comparison.

The CTA Blue Line runs through Logan Square, connecting it to O'Hare and The Loop in under 20 minutes. Milwaukee Avenue's dedicated bike lane makes cycling to the West Loop or downtown practical. The neighborhood's flat grid and high commercial density on its main corridors keep most errands within a 10-minute walk.

What a Walk Score of 91 means

Logan Square's Walk Score of 91 means daily errands do not require a car. Groceries, pharmacies, restaurants, and transit stops cluster within comfortable walking distance of most residences. The transit score of 68 (Good Transit) reflects consistent Blue Line service plus multiple bus routes. The bike score of 93 (Biker's Paradise) is one of the highest in the city, driven by dedicated lanes and the 606 Trail access.

Why do buyers choose Logan Square?

Logan Square delivers near-top-tier walkability at a price below Lincoln Park or North Center. The median sale price is $714,756, with 71% of homes selling above asking—the highest rate among all 13 neighborhoods in this batch. Homes move in a median of 37 days. That sale-to-list ratio of 105.2% signals strong buyer competition, with homes typically closing 5% above their list price.

The value proposition is clear: buyers get a Walk Score above 91, Blue Line access, and a vibrant commercial strip for about $714,756 versus over $929,683 in Lincoln Park. The tradeoff is denser housing stock (more multi-units, fewer single-family homes) and narrower tree-lined streets. Buyers prioritizing outdoor space at this walkability level often look to North Center ($839,713), though that comes with a 20% price bump.

Location Walk Score Bike Score Transit Score Median sale price Days on market
Logan Square 91 93 68 $714,756 37 days
Lake View 91 88 79 $600,545 39 days
Edgewater 91 84 73 $339,884 43 days
North Center 90 87 67 $839,713 35 days
Uptown 93 92 79 $442,849 35 days
West Town 93 94 75 $709,758 40 days

Limited to neighborhoods with at least 10 home sales in the period.

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