The Albany Park Neighborhood is roughly bordered on the North by the Chicago River and Foster Ave (5200N), the East by California Ave (2800W), the South by Irving Park (4000N), and the West by Pulaski Rd (4000W). The neighborhood offers its residents calming places to relax by the water at any of the many nearby parks. There seems to be a large number of Chicago newcomers that make their homes here. As a very welcoming community for different cultures and faiths, you can find a variety of ethnic restaurants and stores as well as churches that provide a place to worship for a number of faiths. There are over 25 different languages spoken in the Albany Park Neighborhood and is within the top 5 most diverse zip codes in the nation. The area offers reasonably priced cottages, bungalows, and smaller apartment buildings. The large number of affordable properties is a major attraction to home buyers. Albany Park Neighborhood is about 20 miles from Chicago's O'Hare Airport and 18 miles from the downtown Loop. It is also close to the Eden's and Kennedy Expressways and has CTA Brown Line service at both Kedzie and Kimball.
Statistics by Zip Code:
- In 60625, the median home price was $514,900 as of October 2007, which shows a difference of -3.74% in appreciation over the previous year.
- In 60618, the median home price was $549,000 as of October 2007, which shows a difference of -0.01% in appreciation over the previous year.
The Albany Park Neighborhood is part of North Park Community Area and Irving Park Community Area; and is the namesake of Albany Park Community Area.
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