Rogers Park

The only Chicago neighborhood with direct access to Lake Michigan, Rogers Park offers an unbeatable combination of amazing beaches and affordable housing. Residents enjoy the eight beautiful beaches the neighborhood has to offer, along with several small parks along the lake. Rogers Park also features a plethora of shops and restaurants, along with several art galleries and coffee houses. For residents who own a car, Lake Shore Drive is easily accessible.

However, it is not necessary for Rogers Park residents to own a car, as the neighborhood offers a wide variety of public transportation options. The Red Line, which runs 24 hours a day, stops throughout the neighborhood, along with several bus routes. Rogers Park residents also have access to the Metra train system, providing direct access to the suburbs. The housing in Rogers Park ranges from multi-unit apartment buildings and condominiums to lovely Victorians and bungalows.