Single F 46 with Dog seeks quiet, green suburb with downtown access
TLDR: Single F 46, Dog, WFH mostly, Greenery, ~45 min max drive to DT (non rush hour), Quiet (ie concerned about flight path from ORD), $3k - $4k, schools don’t matter, live music or yoga bonus points in cute DT.
Rental budget is around $3k - $4k, want to rent for a year and then look into buying. I’ve been having a really difficult time finding any SFH or townhome in that range. Hoping this sub can help with ideas.
Background:
I spent my 20s and 30s there (mostly in Wicker Park / Ukrainian Village) before living on the West coast the last few years (currently outside of Denver). . I just don’t think I can do the city anymore - the noise, parking, etc. I have friends in Highland park, Elmhurst, Lake Zurich, and West town.
I’ve got a pup and really want a yard of some sort - either a townhouse or house. I love to hike in Denver so it would be great to be near forest preserves, but I don’t require walkability to them.
Love live music, so would be great to be close to places that have live music. Would also like a ~45 min or less drive back from downtown after a concert. Would be open to the train if it’s easy, but will likely drive or uber after a show.
Given I’m child free, schools don’t matter to me really. Would love a cute downtown or way to build local community, bonus points for a yoga studio.
I’ve had my eye on Edgebrook, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles, Mt Prospect, and Skokie - but not sure about the flight path. Evanston feels to far east (hard to get to highways / DT).
Would not be keeping up with the Joneses - more hippie vibes.
TIA!!
UPDATE: I just want to say thank you. I am overwhelmed by the response, which is further fueling my decision to move. While Denver winters are amazing (that sun makes a difference), the Chicago people are just something else. Thank you all for being so kind.