Buying Property in Chicago as a Foreigner
Federal & Illinois tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Chicago aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Chicago, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AvondaleHood | $682,797 | 3.9% | 48 | 55 | 16 |
| Avalon ParkHood | $223,934 | 7.1% | 60 | 39 | 16 |
| AustinHood | $321,454 | 5.0% | 56 | 25 | 16 |
| Auburn GreshamHood | $238,929 | 7.7% | 46 | 38 | 16 |
| AshburnHood | $316,156 | 7.5% | 55 | 25 | 16 |
| Armour SquareHood | $394,883 | 5.9% | 52 | 39 | 16 |
| Argyle StreetHood | $414,877 | 5.8% | 55 | 48 | 16 |
| Archer HeightsHood | $344,898 | 5.6% | 52 | 24 | 16 |
| AndersonvilleHood | $414,877 | 5.8% | 47 | 48 | 16 |
| Altgeld GardensHood | $164,951 | 9.1% | 72 | 23 | 16 |
| Albany ParkHood | $499,852 | 4.7% | 54 | 40 | 16 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.0 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 20.1 | 3.1 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 19.8 | 2.9 | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 17.4 |
Federal & Illinois tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.5 |
| -11.8% |
| 2020 | 19.9 | 4.3 | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 22.7 | 4.2 | — |
