Chicago is a city characterized by its neighborhoods and suburbs. When looking for your next home, you have to make sure the neighborhood fits your personality and tastes as well as having great shops, schools, and entertainment. According to the realtors of Chicago Suburb Home, here are the best of the best in South Chicago:

Oak Park

This is the neighborhood for architecture lovers, with countless homes (including many by Frank Lloyd Wright) and commercial buildings of aesthetic and historical value. Schools, both public and private, perform well. The neighborhood has decent public transportation links and great entertainment venues.

Oak Lawn

It’s one of the fastest growing areas of Chicago and gives residents a balance between small-town life and big city living. In fact, BusinessWeek Magazine declared the neighborhood to be the best place to raise your kids in Illinois.

Burbank

Located within miles of Midway Airport, Burbank is a suburb that provides all the amenities of urbanized living. It’s large enough to draw large chain stores at Burbank Town Center and residents can catch public transportation at the airport.

LaGrange

Studies released in 2012, have stated that this neighborhood is one of the most transit-friendly suburbs in Chicago. Walk a half a mile from the station and you can easily reach the commercial district and the beautiful Victorian homes, so it’s all in a tidy compact area. Children attend the Lyons Township School District, which is one of the best in the county.

Lockport

Characterized by wonderful museums, beautiful architecture, and miles of canal trails, this neighborhood is a treat for anyone lucky enough to live there. This neighborhood truly provides the best of Chicago right outside your backdoor. It’s currently enjoying a surge of growth right now too.

It’s clear that picking the right suburb for your new home is key to enjoying all that Chicago has to offer. Good schools, wonderful entertainment, and cultural opportunities are all very important to make your home feel truly at home. Good luck and home sweet home!