Is Andersonville affordable compared to other safe Chicago neighborhoods?

Yes — median rent is significantly lower than Lincoln Park or Lakeview for a similar safety profile. It's one of the best value propositions in Chicago for safety-conscious renters.

Is Andersonville LGBTQ+ friendly?

Extremely — it has a strong, established LGBTQ+ community and is consistently rated one of the most welcoming neighborhoods in the US. The community infrastructure is excellent.

What's the commute like from Andersonville?

The Red Line (Berwyn station) connects directly to the Loop in about 25 minutes. Bus options are good on Clark St. It's a reasonable commute for most Loop workers.

Far North Side·Chicago, IL·ZIP: 60640

Is Andersonville safe?

Q: Is Andersonville safe?

Very — it's one of Chicago's safest neighborhoods, with violent crime among the lowest in the city. It's consistently underrated because it's less famous than Lincoln Park or Lakeview, but the safety data is comparable or better.

Chicago's best-kept safety secret — and it's affordable.

5% safer vs last yearSafety score: 85/100Median rent: $1,900/mo

85/100

Safety Score

Top 10% in Chicago

2.8

Violent Crime

Per 1,000 residents

$1,900

Median Rent

Per month

−5%

Crime Trend

Year over year

Overview

Andersonville is one of Chicago's safest and most underrated neighborhoods. Violent crime is among the lowest in the city, the community is tight-knit and active, and rents are significantly lower than comparable North Side neighborhoods. It's a genuine hidden gem.

Who lives here: LGBTQ+ community, Swedish-American heritage residents, young professionals, families, and anyone who's discovered it and never left.

Best for

→Safety-first renters who want North Side quality at lower prices
→LGBTQ+ community
→Families who want a village feel within the city
→People who value independent businesses over chains

Watch out for

⚠Clark St commercial corridor has some property crime
⚠Car break-ins near the Berwyn Red Line station
⚠Some blocks east of Clark near the Edgewater border have higher incidents

Safest streets in Andersonville

Farwell Ave

Consistently one of the safest residential blocks in Chicago

Balmoral Ave

Quiet, tree-lined, very low incident rate

Clark St (near Berwyn)

Higher property crime near transit — don't leave valuables in cars

Crime hotspots to know

Berwyn Red Line station area
Clark/Foster intersection
Edgewater border (east of Clark near Bryn Mawr)

Safety tips for Andersonville residents

Andersonville has one of the most active neighborhood associations in Chicago — get involved

The 20th District CAPS program covers Andersonville — very responsive to resident concerns

The neighborhood's strong LGBTQ+ community infrastructure contributes significantly to safety and community cohesion

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Andersonville at a glance

Safety grade

Violent crime

2.8/1k

Property crime

16.2/1k

Median rent

$1,900

Walk score

92/100

Transit score

79/100

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Data sources: Chicago Police Department public incident data, Illinois State Police crime statistics, U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates. Crime rates are per 1,000 residents. Data reflects the most recent 12-month period available. Individual block conditions vary significantly from neighborhood averages. See our methodology.