Could you please look at this picture / my work of art and let me know the relative safety/ livability/ gentrificationess of these areas marked A to E. I have been looking at buy, and these fit my budget and wants best, but just want to be sure if I am not missing something before I embark on it and give the area shortlist to the broker.

Eastern B and C is good in many cases, and in some cases I would rank it over A. Honestly, it depends on the specific blocks in some cases. You definitely have to go and check it out during the day and at night. I have no experience with D and E, so can’t speak to them.

My personal opinion A < E < D < C < B gentrified Livability is subjective and I won't venture a guess on what you're looking for. I, myself, would rank B highest followed by E/C, A,D (Blue line access for the win). Safety is tricky.. I'd say A is lowest based on potentially outdated perception

B and C are safe. D is a bit out of the way, but safe as well. E, I’m not as familiar with but can’t comment. The east side of A is pretty safe as well. I’ve found the further west you go, the more dangerous it gets. Same with the further south you go.

D is absolutely worth a look. Have multiple friends/colleagues purchasing in Portage Park and surrounding area. Property values are still relatively accessible and will continue to see solid returns as people flock west.

I’ve lived in B, C, and E. They’re all safe, good, and built up. A is questionable, gentrified but has pockets of Puerto Rican gangs. Same with the Hermosa part of E. D is mostly good but has had a resurgence of gang activity since 2020, not sure if it’s died down but it wasn’t widespread

Why are people putting B above C. C is half composed of Lincoln Park. It certainly is C first then B second.

I lived in C for several years and have never felt safer. For reference I moved to river north and now the west loop and will be moving back when my lease is up.