Avalon Park, Chicago

Avalon Park is a decent neighborhood, not great, but not terrible. You can find some good food here, especially the ribs at Leon's Bar B Que. I've eaten there a few times, and always enjoyed it. It is a takeout joint, so don't be expecting to sit down there and eat, but it's great if you have a ball game on TV that night and want to pick up something good to eat.

Homes are generally affordable, and it isn't a dangerous neighborhood, although I'd say it isn't the safest place in the city either. I did notice a fair number of fences, but I'd say that's more for privacy and not for security. Overall, you can do a lot worse than Avalon Park, but a lot better as well.

One really nice thing is there's essentially no traffic, at least the time I've been in Avalon Park there were few cars on the road.

It is another neighborhood which was encouraged to develop by the Colombian Exposition.

Avalon Park is a primarily African American Area that is distinctly contrary to the stereotypes so common among African American communities.

During the 1980's the population dwindled so new multi-unit buildings were planned. Therefore I believe that this is a great place to purchase a home if you are looking for a nice, diverse urban neighborhood.