Updated October 2026
Logan Square is a Northwest Side Chicago neighborhood known for its historic boulevards, vintage greystones and two-flats, three Blue Line stations and one of the city's best restaurant scenes. Most of it is in the 60647 zip code. Over the past year the median home sold for $700,000, and homes typically went under contract in about a week. This guide covers where Logan Square is, what daily life is like, what homes cost and what to know before you buy.
Logan Square at a glance
Zip code | 60647, with parts in 60618 and 60639 |
Boundaries | Roughly Diversey Parkway to The 606, from the Chicago River west to the Metra tracks |
CTA Blue Line stations | Western, California and Logan Square |
Median sale price | $700,000 (all homes, past 12 months) |
Median condo / single-family | $540,000 / $1,000,000 |
Typical time to go under contract | About 7 days |
Known for | The boulevards and Illinois Centennial Monument, Palmer Square, The 606, restaurants and bars along Milwaukee Avenue |
What zip code is Logan Square?
Logan Square's main zip code is 60647, which covers most of the neighborhood, including the square itself, Palmer Square and the boulevards. The northernmost blocks are in 60618, and the western edge near the Metra tracks is in 60639. If you count the full Logan Square community area, which also includes Bucktown, a few blocks east and south fall in 60614 and 60622.
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Where is Logan Square?
Logan Square sits about five miles northwest of the Loop. The neighborhood generally runs from Diversey Parkway south to The 606 (Bloomingdale Avenue), and from the North Branch of the Chicago River west to the Metra Milwaukee District North tracks. It borders Avondale to the north, Hermosa to the west, Humboldt Park to the south and Bucktown to the east.
Several smaller areas sit inside or along its edges:
- Palmer Square: the blocks around Palmer Square Park, a long oval green lined with large vintage homes.
- West Bucktown: the area between Western and California south of Armitage, which straddles Logan Square and West Town. See our West Bucktown guide for its prices.
- Bucktown: part of the Logan Square community area, east of Western Avenue, but usually treated as its own neighborhood. See our Bucktown guide.
- Kosciuszko Park and Belmont Gardens: quieter residential pockets along the northwest edge.
The boulevards and the square
Logan Square was laid out as the northwest end of Chicago's boulevard system, where Logan Boulevard, Kedzie Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue meet. At the center of the square stands the Illinois Centennial Monument, a 70-foot marble column topped by an eagle, built in 1918 for the state's 100th anniversary and designed by Henry Bacon, the architect of the Lincoln Memorial.
The wide, tree-lined boulevards are lined with greystones and large brick homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Logan Square Boulevards Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 and designated a Chicago Landmark district in 2005, so exterior changes to homes inside it go through city landmark review.
Daily life in Logan Square
Restaurants, bars and things to do
Milwaukee Avenue is the neighborhood's main street, with restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops and independent stores clustered around the square and the Blue Line stops. Long-running spots like Lula Cafe and The Whistler sit alongside newer openings, and the Logan Theatre shows first-run and repertory films. The Logan Square Farmers Market sets up on Logan Boulevard during the warmer months.
Parks and The 606
Palmer Square Park is the neighborhood's big open lawn, used for running, soccer and summer events. The boulevards themselves work as linear parks, and The 606, the elevated trail along Bloomingdale Avenue, runs along the southern edge, connecting Logan Square to Bucktown, Wicker Park and Humboldt Park on foot or by bike.
Getting around
Three Blue Line stations (Western, California and Logan Square) run under or along Milwaukee Avenue, with 24-hour service to O'Hare and the Loop. Bus routes run along Milwaukee, Fullerton, Armitage, Kedzie and California, and the Kennedy Expressway is a few minutes east. Many residents get by without a car.
Logan Square homes and prices
Over the past 12 months, homes in Logan Square sold for these median prices:
All homes | $700,000 |
Single-family homes | $1,000,000 |
Townhouses | $850,000 |
Two-to-four unit buildings | $769,900 |
Condos | $540,000 |
Source: MRED closed sales, October 2025 to October 2026. See our Logan Square neighborhood page for the full numbers and our Logan Square market report for trends.
Condos are about half of all sales, from vintage conversions on the side streets to newer buildings along Milwaukee, Kedzie and California. Two-flats and three-flats are everywhere and popular with buyers who want to live in one unit and rent the others. Greystones and single-family homes line the boulevards and quieter blocks, with newer construction mixed in.
What to know before you buy in Logan Square
- Homes move fast. The median home went under contract in about 7 days. Get pre-approved before you start touring, and be ready to write an offer quickly.
- Prices change block to block. A greystone on Logan Boulevard, a condo near the Kennedy and a two-flat near the Metra tracks are different markets. Compare against recent sales on the same blocks, not the neighborhood median.
- Two-flats can help with the mortgage. Living in one unit and renting the other can offset your payment. Ask your lender how rental income counts toward qualifying.
- Most homes are vintage. Much of the housing is more than 100 years old, so budget for a thorough inspection and check the roof, masonry, boiler or furnace, and sewer line. Our vintage home maintenance guide covers the most common issues.
- Check for landmark rules. Homes inside the boulevards historic district need city review for exterior changes, which matters if you plan to renovate.
- Look at parking. Some blocks near the square and the Blue Line have permit parking. If you have a car, check the zone and whether the home has a garage or parking pad.
Is Logan Square a good place to buy a home?
For buyers who want transit, parks, restaurants and vintage architecture without paying Lincoln Park or Wicker Park prices, Logan Square is one of the strongest options on the Northwest Side. The median condo sold for about $90,000 less than in Wicker Park over the past year, and buyers get three Blue Line stations, The 606 and the boulevards. The trade-off is competition: well-priced homes go fast, and vintage homes need careful inspection. Compare it with its neighbor in our Logan Square vs. Wicker Park guide.
Logan Square FAQ
What zip code is Logan Square in? Mostly 60647, with northern blocks in 60618 and the western edge in 60639.
What are the boundaries of Logan Square? Roughly Diversey Parkway to The 606, from the Chicago River west to the Metra Milwaukee District North tracks.
Which L stations serve Logan Square? The Blue Line's Western, California and Logan Square stations, all with 24-hour service to O'Hare and downtown.
How much does a home cost in Logan Square? The median sale price over the past 12 months was $700,000: $540,000 for a condo and $1,000,000 for a single-family home.
Is Bucktown part of Logan Square? Officially, yes: Bucktown is inside the Logan Square community area. In practice it's treated as its own neighborhood, east of Western Avenue.
Buying or selling in Logan Square
Our team has offices on Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square and Wicker Park, and we've closed more than 144 sales totaling over $24 million in 60647. Whether you're buying your first condo or selling a boulevard greystone, we can help you price, compete and negotiate block by block. See Logan Square homes for sale, get your home's value, or call us at 773-377-9200.
