How's the Weather?

gracello
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:10:44 +0000

It’s true that if you walk for a while south or west of UChicago you’ll find some pretty run-down neighborhoods, but Hyde Park, which really peaks North and East of campus proper, is a very cute little neighborhood with shops, restaurants, and very nice houses. Some of the real estate in Hyde Park and neighboring Kenwood is, in fact, VERY expensive-- it’s the kind of neighborhood with a mixture of gorgeous old Victorian-esque houses and brownstones where professors and others live, with cheaper student apartment buildings thrown in as well. True, it’s not as exciting as some of the neighborhoods on the North side of Chicago, but there is plenty to find here. It’s a very walkable neighborhood, and there’s also pretty great access to public transit for getting downtown or to the North side of Chicago for a more exciting night out or bigger shopping opportunities. But, I wouldn’t discount it based on your friend’s mom’s assessment-- it seems like she has a pretty limited view of this neighborhood.