{"id":8564,"date":"2016-08-19T16:04:43","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T21:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=8564"},"modified":"2016-08-19T16:04:43","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T21:04:43","slug":"best-neighborhoods-live-chicago-2016-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-neighborhoods-live-chicago-2016-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Chicago 2016: Infographic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s where you should settle in<\/h2>\n

There are 77 different communities in Chicago, and each of them are amazing in their own special way. But if you’re looking for a place within city limits to call home, it can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Based off of a 2016 study by Local Niche<\/a> that takes safety, school systems, amenities, job opportunities, and cost of living into account, we compiled an infographic of the top 15 best neighborhoods to live in Chicago. So whether you’re looking for a place to raise a family or just somewhere to have your bachelor pad, these neighborhoods are the way to go in 2016.<\/p>\n

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