Magnificent Mile

A City Within Chicago
Magnificent Mile is one of Chicago's largest and most frequented neighborhoods with a wide array of restaurants, attractions, and shopping destinations to enjoy. The area is home to a massive amount of quality dining options ranging from the city's best Italian food at Spiaggia to satisfying cheeseburgers at the Billy Goat Tavern. Residents swear that there is no better way to escape the work grind than with a happy hour cocktail at the Hancock Building's 96th floor Signature Lounge, but for a more grounded experience, Streeter's Tavern is popular for its cheap beers and pool.

Residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to local attractions. Fans of contemporary art can visit The Museum of Contemporary Art or the Loyola University of Modern Art while the Broadway Playhouse and Lookingglass Theatre offer a mix of both classic and experimental plays to watch. Through the years, Magnificent Mile has gained a reputation as Chicago's premier shopping destination with a host of stores interspersed between three massive shopping malls. A unique neighborhood, Magnificent Mile effortlessly combines comfort, style, and entertainment into one cozy package.

What Magnificent Mile Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.3
value
8.1
amenities
7.6
social
7.6
management
8.2
safety
10
Median rents in Magnificent Mile
Studio
$
1,550
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
3,200

Living in
Magnificent Mile

Lively Neighborhood
Famous Restaurants And Bars
Safe
Easy Commute
Proximity To Entertainment Options
Great Shopping
Magnificent Mile — 8.8/10 Rating (based on 19 neighborhood reviews)
Since the apartment is right on N Michigan, the area can be a bit touristy, however, it's easy to avoid walking on Michigan ave by going out the side or basement door of the building, depending on where you're heading. I do feel very safe living here. Michigan ave is always very well lit at night. The commute to school is less than 10 minutes. The Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Jewel Osco are all about a 5 minute walk away, and the Target is 10 minutes away.
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535 North Michigan Avenue
It feels safe and easy to get around, but a large part of it is the hospital so there is a bit less to do than other neighborhoods. That being said, it is so close to River North, Gold Coast etc., that it's not hard to find great restaurants and bars.
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John Hancock Center Condos
Very close to the hospital, just 2 blocks away. It's on the north side of campus so more quiet, a bit farther from where other people tend to live though.
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John Hancock Center Condos
The building is located just off of Mag Mile, so there's a lot of people around and great restaraunts and shopping! It's perfect that it's not directly on Mag Mile, however, because you have less congestion and noise around you.
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111 E Chestnut Street
You're closer to more of the upscale shopping and dining experiences in Chicago while being a short walk to the Magnificent Mile. The area is generally safe and busy.
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111 E Chestnut Street
I chose to live here because it's very secure and lots of police are always around. Not too much crime in the area
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100 E Walton
Great lighting and people all about!
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777 North Michigan
The neighborhood is very bougie, but that's the area around magnificent mile, streeterville, and gold coast (this is the edge of all three)
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100 E Walton
Not a lot of people live out west, but it's a great place to live.
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777 North Michigan
Clean, busy, luxurious.
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777 North Michigan
As someone new to the area, I could not imagine a better neighborhood that is close and has it's own character.
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100 E Walton
Pros: very safe, great transportation options in the Red line and all the busses you can think of, close to all of the entertainment and social life options of River North without the price

Cons: 35-50 minute commute via the 2 to Hyde Park (but it's a great bus! Mostly U of C commuters and very reliable.)
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535 North Michigan Avenue
Right in the heart of downtown, kinda pricey though
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777 North Michigan
You live at the edge of Streeterville and Gold Coast in this building. Michigan Ave is right next store. It's an easy walk to amazing restaurants in Streeterville, Gold Coast and River North and it's 2 blocks from the hospital.
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John Hancock Center Condos
Streeterville is River North's cheaper, more serious little brother. Mostly students, people who work in the loop, hospital staff, and tourists.
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535 North Michigan Avenue
There are a lot of famous Chicago restaurants and shopping landmarks close by. The only thing I wish there were more of would be grocery stores. There is a Whole Foods, Jewel and Trader Joes, however still 3-4 block walk for me from where I live in the Gold Coast.
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111 E Chestnut Street
Not the most lively neighborhood but River North and the Loop are within walking distance, easy transit access to the entire North and Northwest side
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535 North Michigan Avenue
Very close to campus
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John Hancock Center Condos
good
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John Hancock Center Condos


Getting to Know
Magnificent Mile

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: N St Clair St to N Rush St
North to South Boundaries: E Oak St to E Hubbard St
dining
Lawry’s The Prime Rib
The Original Gino’s East
The Purple Pig
Wow Bao
grocery
Trader Joe's
convenience
Walgreens
fitness
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
Chitown Trainer
Pinnacle Yachts
parks
Seneca Playlot Park
coffee
Argo Tea
Lavazza Cafe
Pierrot Gourmet
Vosges Haut-Chocolat
bus
146/147/151 (bus)
66 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Magnificent Mile includes zip code 60611
Rent vs Own
39
% of Magnificent Mile residents are renters
Driving to Work
32
% of Magnificent Mile residents drive to work
New Construction
22
% of housing units in Magnificent Mile have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
5
%
<20 units
4
%
20-49 units
90
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
5
%
18 - 34
38
%
35 - 54
23
%
55+
34
%
Unit Mix
15
%
Studio
43
%
1 Bed
26
%
2 Bed
15
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
64
%
Undergrad Student
4
%
Grad Student
8
%
Unemployed
5
%
Retired
19
%

Best Apartments
in Magnificent Mile

John Hancock Center Condos
Studio $1,675
1 Bed $2,600
2 Beds $2,200

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Marina City
Studio $1,595
1 Bed $2,000
2 Beds $4,100

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State & Chestnut
Studio $2,172
1 Bed $2,486
2 Beds $3,914

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The Chatelaine
1 Bed $1,820
2 Beds $2,500
4 Beds $9,460

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777 North Michigan
Studio $1,450
1 Bed $1,900
2 Beds $3,450

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Optima Signature
Studio $2,539
1 Bed $2,569
2 Beds $4,699

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Nearby Neighborhoods

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River North
Mecca for Nightlife, Arts and Design
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River East
A Developing Area with Lots of Eateries and Popular Entertainment Spots
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Streeterville
With an interesting historical background, Streeterville is an attractive and family oriented neighborhood.
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Gold Coast
Gold Coast is a culturally diverse neighborhood with great restaurants, bars and fashion boutiques!