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[quote=Anonymous]I’m a little bit confused because what you say you’re looking for doesn’t line up with your comments on what you didn’t like. It sounds like you’re looking for racial diversity (Evanston, Oak Park, Takoma Park), but are turned off by socioeconomic diversity (seedy, undesirable neighborhoods).  But those two are generally a package deal - you’re not going to get one without the other, in DC or Chicago.

If you want a less residential neighborhood, parts of the city may be a better bet. I second the folks who recommended Lincoln Square (which is not the same as Lincoln Park). Just know that there is definitely a housing premium on the “good” city school districts, so expect to pay for it.  While you will find good schools in the city, other family friendly public services like libraries and park districts will be infinitely better in the suburbs.

If you want to be close in and have actual diversity, Evanston and Oak Park are your best bets. It sounds like that’s not really what you want, though. I grew up in Evanston in an area that was not really walkable to anything. I agree that Wilmette’s tiny downtown is not where you’ll go to shop for anything, but when we lived in Wilmette, our kids could walk or bike to school, the library, the beach, the pool, the skating rink, and several restaurants, including bakeries and ice cream shops.  It was a great place to raise independent kids. [/quote]

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