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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Fulton Market Neighborhood Overview

Where Google Meets Bone Marrow

15of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Halsted Street East, Ogden Avenue West, Hubbard Street North, Randolph Street South, centered on the landmark Fulton Market District and Morgan CTA Station

📌Best known for: Michelin magnets, elite speakeasies, boozy brunches, and the Google glow

👕You can spot a Fulton Market local by: Allbirds for every day of the week, a black turtleneck, metal straws, and Levain cookies in hand

👍Locals live here because: walkable feasts and camera-ready alleys

👎The downside to Fulton Market is: surge-priced cocktails (and rent) and constant construction dust

✨The overall feel is: Industrial chic, pricey, hyper social

power lunches, rooftop sunsets, and algorithm-approved selfies

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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 Fulton Market against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.