The Smartest Way to
Buy or Rent in Illinois

Search properties, analyze neighborhoods, compare schools, track crime stats, and monitor economic trends - all in one place. Make data-driven real estate decisions with insights from 9 authoritative data sources.

All features are free during beta — no account required

102 Illinois counties

5,000+ schools rated

Real-time crime data

28 amenity categories

FRED economic indicators

Everything included — $0 during beta

Unlimited property searches

Property valuations & rent estimates

Census demographics

Crime & safety analysis

School quality ratings

Development activity tracking

Economic indicators (FRED)

28 amenity categories

Export to CSV, Excel, JSON

Save favorites & search filters

Market comparison (5 ZIPs)

No account required

Comprehensive Property Intelligence

Every property comes with deep neighborhood insights and market intelligence. Know the neighborhood before you move.

Property Details

Complete property information including owner details, tax assessments, sale history, and property features.

Owner InfoTax HistorySale History

Demographics

Census data for every ZIP code: population, median income, home values, rent prices, and employment statistics.

PopulationIncomeEmployment

Neighborhood Amenities

28 categories of nearby amenities: restaurants, groceries, transit, parks, healthcare, fitness, and more with walkability scores.

WalkabilityTransitDining

Crime & Safety

Safety scores (0-100), crime trends, incident breakdowns by category, and 6-month trend analysis. Available for Chicago properties.

Safety ScoreCrime TrendsIncidents

Development Activity

Building permits, new business licenses, and liquor licenses. Track neighborhood development and investment activity.

PermitsBusinessesInvestment $

School Ratings

ISBE Report Card data for 5,000+ Illinois schools. Quality scores, test proficiency, improvement trends, and distance to nearest schools.

Quality ScoreProficiencyTrends

Economic Indicators

Federal Reserve data: county unemployment rates with YoY trends, Chicago metro home price index, and historical data.

UnemploymentHome PricesYoY Change

Chicago Neighborhoods

Search by 50+ Chicago neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park. See neighborhood-specific insights and boundaries.

50+ AreasZIP MappingLocal Data

Export & Compare

Export listings to CSV, Excel, or JSON. Save searches, favorite properties, and compare markets side-by-side.

CSV/ExcelSaved SearchesFavorites

See What Makes Us Different

Go beyond basic listings. See the neighborhood, the trends, and the data behind the decision.

PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE

Every listing comes with deep data

Click any property to see owner info, tax history, price trends, neighborhood amenity scores, and walkability — all in one modal. No tab-switching, no guessing.

Owner details & tax assessments
Price/sale history timeline
Amenity scores across 28 categories
Walkability & transit proximity

Property details modal showing price history, demographics, and neighborhood amenity scores

Amenity drilldown showing individual bars, restaurants, and venues near a property with names, addresses, and distances

NEIGHBORHOOD DETAIL

Drill down into every amenity category

Click any amenity count to see individual venues with names, addresses, and distances. Know exactly which coffee shops, restaurants, bars, parks, and transit stops are within walking distance.

28 amenity categories with venue-level detail
Distance from property for every venue
Real names and addresses, not just counts
Walkability and transit access scores

Safety analysis showing safety score, crime trends, incident breakdown, and FRED economic indicators

SAFETY & ECONOMICS

The data behind the neighborhood

Real crime data from Chicago Open Data Portal with safety scores, trend analysis, and incident breakdowns. Plus Federal Reserve economic indicators showing unemployment rates and home price index trends.

Safety Score (0-100) with crime category breakdown
6-month crime trend analysis
County unemployment from FRED
S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index

MARKET COMPARISON

Compare up to 5 ZIP codes side-by-side

See median sale prices, price per sqft, days on market, rental rates, and active inventory across neighborhoods. Make data-driven decisions about where to buy or rent.

Median sale price & price/sqft
Rental market rates (all BR + 2BR)
Active listings & days on market
Visual bar chart comparisons

Market comparison table comparing 4 ZIP codes with median prices, rental rates, and bar charts

Investment calculator showing financing inputs, investment score, cash flow analysis, and 5-year projection

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

Run the numbers before you commit

Full investment calculator with cash flow projections, cap rate, cash-on-cash return, and 5-year ROI. Adjust financing, costs, and rental income to model any scenario.

Investment Score (0-100)
Monthly cash flow & cap rate
5-year ROI projection
Detailed expense breakdown

All Features Free During Beta

Every feature is currently free while LakeshoreIQ is in beta. Here's what you get:

EVERYTHING INCLUDED

Beta Access

$0 forever during beta

No account required to search. Create one to save favorites.

Unlimited property searches

All 102 Illinois counties

Property valuations & rent estimates

Census demographics

Crime & safety analysis

School quality ratings (5,000+ schools)

Development activity tracking

Economic indicators (FRED)

28 categories of neighborhood amenities

Export to CSV, Excel, JSON

Save favorites & search filters

Compare up to 5 ZIP codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about LakeshoreIQ

Where does your data come from?

We aggregate data from multiple trusted third-party sources covering property listings, valuations, demographics, neighborhood amenities, crime and development activity, economic indicators, and school ratings. All information is for informational purposes only and should be verified independently.

How is this different from other real estate platforms?

Most platforms focus on listings. We focus on neighborhood intelligence. We show you crime trends, development activity, school quality scores, walkability, economic indicators, and 28 categories of nearby amenities. You get the full picture of what it's like to actually live there — not just the property specs.

Is the data up to date?

Property listings update regularly from our data providers. Crime and development data updates daily from Chicago Open Data. Economic indicators update monthly from the Federal Reserve. School ratings update annually when ISBE releases new Report Card data. Census demographics use the latest American Community Survey estimates.

What areas do you cover?

Property search is available across all 102 Illinois counties. Enhanced neighborhood data (crime statistics, development activity, building permits) is available for Chicago properties. School ratings cover 96% of Illinois schools. Economic indicators are available for the 20 largest Illinois counties.

Is everything really free?

Yes! During the beta, every feature is completely free with no account required to search. This includes unlimited searches, all export formats (CSV, Excel, JSON), census demographics, economic indicators, crime data, school ratings, and more. Creating a free account lets you save favorites and search filters. We'll introduce subscription tiers after the beta ends, but early users will be rewarded.

Do I need to create an account?

No account is needed to search properties, view neighborhood data, or explore the platform. Creating a free account (takes 30 seconds) unlocks the ability to save favorite properties, save search filters, and get personalized recommendations. No credit card required.

The Smartest Way to
Buy or Rent in Illinois