Condos for Sale in Bucktown, Chicago

Bucktown is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood with renovated greystones, newer condo developments, and a dense selection of restaurants, bars, and boutiques along Milwaukee and North avenues. Public transit includes multiple CTA bus routes and nearby Blue Line stations in the Logan Square/Division corridor, plus extensive bike lanes and direct access to the Bloomingdale Trail (The 606). Housing costs and rents are above the Chicago average; for current safety statistics consult Chicago Police crime maps.

Yes — Bucktown is one of Chicago’s more expensive neighborhoods, with rents and home prices generally above the city median. Housing stock includes renovated greystones, newer condos and luxury rentals, which contribute to higher prices. Retail and service costs also tend to be higher than many other Chicago neighborhoods due to its boutique and dining scene.

Bucktown has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons: cold winters and warm, humid summers. Winters commonly fall below freezing with regular snowfall and occasional snowstorms, while summer daytime highs are often in the 70s–80s°F (20s–30s°C) with muggy conditions. Precipitation is distributed year-round, with spring and summer bringing thunderstorms and occasional severe weather; Lake Michigan moderates temperatures somewhat but lake-effect impacts are stronger closer to the immediate lakefront.

Bucktown is a gentrified West Town neighborhood that is generally considered relatively safe compared with Chicago’s highest-crime areas, though safety can vary block-by-block. The most commonly reported incidents are property crimes—theft, retail theft, and vehicle break-ins—often concentrated near commercial corridors and transit stops. For current, verifiable crime statistics and trends consult the Chicago Police Department Crime Data Portal (COMPSTAT) and local beat reports.