Why Families Are Choosing Irving Park to Upsize
For many Chicago families, the upsizing conversation starts the same way: we love the city, but we need more space. Over the past few years, Irving Park has quietly become one of the most compelling answers to that question.
Here’s why more families are choosing Irving Park when it’s time to move up.
More Space Without Leaving the City
Irving Park offers something that’s getting harder to find in Chicago: true family-sized homes at approachable price points. Compared to neighborhoods closer to the lake or downtown, buyers here can often find:
Wider lots and deeper yards
Classic Chicago bungalows and brick two-flats
Single-family homes with 3–4+ bedrooms and finished basements
Space for home offices, playrooms, or guest suites
For families coming from 1–2 bedroom condos, Irving Park feels like a real upgrade, without the sticker shock of some north-side hotspots.
Easy Commutes That Actually Work for Families
One of Irving Park’s biggest strengths is connectivity. Families don’t have to choose between space and convenience.
Multiple CTA Blue Line stops for downtown access
Metra access for commuters heading into the Loop
Quick drives to I-90/94 for suburban commutes
Straightforward routes to O’Hare for frequent travelers
This flexibility matters when one partner works downtown and the other works hybrid or remote.
Parks, Schools, and Day-to-Day Livability
Families aren’t just buying homes, they’re buying routines. Irving Park delivers on the everyday details:
Large neighborhood parks with room to run, bike, and play
Strong neighborhood schools and family-focused programming
Quiet residential streets that still feel connected
Local libraries, pools, and community centers nearby
It’s a neighborhood where kids ride bikes, neighbors know each other, and weekends don’t require a long drive to feel full.
A Neighborhood That Still Feels Like a Neighborhood
Irving Park doesn’t try to be trendy: and that’s exactly the appeal. Families love the grounded, lived-in feel of the area:
Longtime residents mixed with new families moving in
Local restaurants, bakeries, and coffee shops instead of chains
A strong sense of community without being sleepy
It’s the kind of place where people plan to stay, not just pass through.
Strong Long-Term Value for Upsizers
For families thinking long-term, Irving Park checks an important box: value stability. Homes here tend to offer:
More house for the money compared to nearby neighborhoods
Renovation upside for buyers willing to personalize over time
Consistent demand from other upsizing families
That combination makes Irving Park attractive not just emotionally, but financially.
Is Irving Park Right for Your Next Move?
If you’re feeling squeezed in your current home but don’t want to leave Chicago, Irving Park deserves a serious look. It offers the space families need, the access they rely on, and the neighborhood feel many buyers worry they’ll lose when upsizing.
If you’re curious what homes in Irving Park look like at your budget (or whether upsizing here makes sense for your family) we’re always happy to talk through options and timing.
Thinking about moving in, up, or on from your current Chicago home?
Andy Hasdal & Liz Jones
Reveau Residential
📧 team@reveauresidential.com
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