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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Bucktown Neighborhood Overview

606 Sunsets, Damen Denim.

🧭Generally defined as the area: North Avenue South, Fullerton North, Western to the West, Kennedy Expressway East, with Milwaukee slicing the middle, the 606 trail skirting nearby

📌Well known for: Patio brunches, indie shops, bookstores galore, and 606 trail selfies

👕You can spot a Bucktown local by: A dog leash, iced coffee, and mysteriously expensive athleisure

👍Locals live here because: Walkable everything, short commutes, endless taco options

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Parking battles and Blue Line rumbles at 2 am

The overall feel is: Trendy, dog-friendly, brunch-fueled

Brunch zealots, stroller dodgers, sneakered gallery hoppers

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Moving to Bucktown - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Bucktown against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.