Townhomes for Sale in Hermosa, Chicago

Hermosa is a residential neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side with a history of light industry and a housing stock of brick bungalows, two-flats and small apartment buildings. Housing and overall cost of living are generally more affordable than Chicago’s central neighborhoods, attracting families and long-term residents. The community is predominantly Hispanic/Latino with active small-business corridors, parks and local institutions, and public transit access via CTA bus service and nearby rail connections to downtown. Crime levels vary by block—consult Chicago Police data for current, block-level safety information.

Hermosa is generally more affordable than Chicago’s citywide average and much less expensive than central neighborhoods like Lincoln Park or Near North. However, home prices and rents have risen in recent years due to redevelopment, conversions of industrial properties, and spillover demand from nearby Logan Square and Avondale. For current median sale and rental figures, consult local MLS listings or Chicago Department of Planning and Development data.

Hermosa has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, matching Chicago conditions. January mean temperatures are about 22°F (−6°C) and July means about 73°F (23°C). Annual precipitation is roughly 36 inches with most rain in late spring–summer and average snowfall near 36 inches; thunderstorms, occasional lake-effect snow, and winter cold snaps occur.

Hermosa generally records crime rates at or above Chicago’s citywide averages for both violent and property crime based on Chicago Police Department and City of Chicago crime-mapping data. Incidents are concentrated on specific blocks and times, so safety can vary widely block-by-block. For the most current, street-level statistics consult the Chicago Police Department crime map and the City of Chicago data portal.