When most people think of The Loop, they think of skyscrapers, big corporations, traffic congestion and the "L". While all these things are certainly representative of the downtown district of Chicago, it's also important to know that the Loop has residential areas as well. With a low crime rate, a very educated population and many amenities and options as far as entertainment, the Loop is an excellent choice for professionals who are considering a move to Chicago. In The Loop, real estate options are plentiful, and Movoto Real Estate here to assist you with finding the right homes for sale in Chicago, IL.
Chicago's proud and distinct local culture ensures that there are plenty of things to do in the Loop. Visit the Art Institute of Chicago on South Michigan Avenue, catch a show at the world famous Chicago Theater or stop by the Shedd Aquarium. Chicago's Loop has several outstanding parks, such as Millennium Park where you can enjoy a classical music concert, go ice skating or spend some time appreciating Mother Earth at Lurie Garden. One of the Loop's shopping centers is in the Loop Retail Historic District along State Street. Take a short drive to the adjacent Near West Side and you'll hit the United Center where you can catch a concert or watch a Bulls game.
Burn off all that cheesesteak and deep dish pizza by hitting one of several gyms in the Loop such as L.A. Fitness, Equinox or Kundalini Yoga. You can go for a jog at Millennium Park or rent a bike at McDonald's Cycle Center, also located within Millennium Park. There are numerous churches in the Loop serving different denominations such as the First United Methodist Church, St. Peter's Church and Willow Creek Community Church. On South La Salle Street, you'll also find Lubavitch Chabad of the Loop, a branch of Chicago's Chabad Center For Jewish Life.
In the Loop, real estate is in high demand and homes here are a little more expensive than in some of Chicago's suburbs, but it is well worth it when you consider all the options you'll have to work hard and play even harder. The median price of a home in the Loop is roughly $390,000, well above the $247,000 median price of homes for sale in all of Chicago. The median household income here is over $85,000 a year, which means the area is home to many successful professionals and business owners. Condos, especially those in high-rise buildings, are popular here, and with just a little bit of effort you'll find one that your family will feel comfortable in like this one-bedroom unit on South Dearborn Street just two blocks west of State Street.
With so many fun and wholesome things to do in the Loop, it is an amazing place to consider moving to if you want to live in the Chicago, Illinois, area and be near the heart of the city's cultural heartbeat. Reach out to a local Movoto agent today to ask questions and find out more about the Loop real estate.
