Artsy/Creative male new to Chicago (Lincoln, Bridgeport: neighborhoods, to live in, moving to)

[TADblue 72]

Hi all,

I will be moving to Chicago in the next couple months and trying to figure out what neighborhood I should live in. I am in my late 20s and would like to find a neighborhood that is gay friendly and very artistic. I am very budget conscious and being close to public transportation is crucial. I really don't want to live in a Lincoln Park or Wicker Park but more of something that has some character to it. Let me know your thoughts.

-T

[jwaiter]

Where did you hear Wicker Park is lacking character? There's around 77 neighborhoods in Chicago and WP is in the top 5 for most people, its been ranked very high in both local and national polls

[damba]

Look at Andersonville and Edgewater.

[damba]

Originally Posted by jwaiter

Where did you hear Wicker Park is lacking character? There's around 77 neighborhoods in Chicago and WP is in the top 5 for most people, its been ranked very high in both local and national polls

That’s not what he said.

Arguably, WP is already well established/popular. Not what the OP is after per se.

[TADblue 72]

I'm looking for something that isn't gentrified and cheaper (less than $700 / month)

[TADblue 72]

What types of people does Edgewater and Andersonville attract?

[personone]

Logan Square, Andersonville, or West Town/Ukrainian Village.

[damba]

Originally Posted by TADblue 72

What types of people does Edgewater and Andersonville attract?

Plenty of gay creative types in Andersonville. Uptown too, really.

[OyCrumbler]

Bridgeport should be added to your roster of places to look.

[BuhbyeRham]

Andersonville, Edgewater, Pilsen, and Bridgeport would all fit the bill. (Particularly the latter two for art scenes.) The "under $700" will be tough even in those places, though, unless you have a roommate.