
Portage Park
9 public schools inside the area. Very walkable — walk score 76. Strong for families — score 79.
Homes for Sale in Portage Park
Active listings and ZIP medians from RentCast, as of 2026-10-23. Each opens the home on Zillow. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.
Apartments for Rent in Portage Park
Active rentals and ZIP medians from RentCast. Confirm rent and availability on the listing. RentCast supplies no listing photos, so each card shows the home's exact spot on the map; the photos are on the listing it opens.
Schools & Day Care in Portage Park
Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Portage Park.
Public Schools
Chicago Public Schools inside Portage Park.
| School | Standing | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreman HS | Intensive Support | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
| Rickover Military HS | Good Standing | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
| Vaughn HS | Good Standing | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
| Gray | Good Standing | PK,K-8 | 0.3 mi |
| Portage Park | Good Standing | PK,K-8 | 0.3 mi |
Chicago Public Schools no longer publishes school ratings; standing is CPS's own accountability status. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Private Schools
Private schools inside Portage Park.
| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| Kids In Harmony Day School | 0.6 mi |
| Midwestern Christian Academy | 0.9 mi |
| St. John Lutheran School | 0.7 mi |
| St. Robert Bellarmine School | 1.3 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Higher Education
The largest colleges within four miles of Portage Park.
| College | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | Public | 2.9 mi |
| North Park University | Private | 3.0 mi |
| Telshe Yeshiva-Chicago | Private | 2.7 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.
Day Care & Early Learning
The nearest licensed daycare centers, straight-line from the middle of Portage Park. 21 are inside the area. Call to ask about openings and tuition.
- Living Witness Learning Daycare Center4159 N Laramie Ave · 0.3 miLicensed· Ages 2 years to 12 years· Licensed for 25 children
- Academy Of Creative Thinking4200 N Central Ave Ste B · 0.5 miLicensed· Ages 6 weeks to 5 years· Licensed for 55 children
- Mosaic Early Childhood Academy5332 W Addison St # 34 · 0.5 miLicensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 50 children
- Kids In Harmony Day School4328 N Milwaukee Ave · 0.6 miLicensed· Ages 15 months to 6 years· Licensed for 59 children
- Happy Kids Preschool & Daycare Center5815 W Irving Park Rd · 0.6 miLicensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 50 children
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- Little Angels Learning Center Of Chicago5819 W Irving Park Rd · 0.6 miLicensed, renewal in review· Ages 15 months to 6 years· Licensed for 53 children· Also Spanish
- Bright Start Learning Center3522 N Central Ave · 0.7 miLicensed· Ages 6 weeks to 6 years· Licensed for 70 children
- Explora Learning Center 15859 W Irving Park Rd · 0.7 miLicensed· Ages 3 months to 5 years· Licensed for 35 children
- Kiddieland Educational Center Excellence3809 N Cicero Ave · 0.7 miLicensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 120 children
- Kidwatch Plus3330 N Lockwood Ave · 0.8 miLicensed· Ages 6 weeks to 12 years· Licensed for 129 children
- ABC Preschool3800 N Austin Ave · 0.9 miLicensed· Ages 15 months to 6 years· Licensed for 29 children
- Little Angels Learning Center Of Chicago4247 N Austin Ave · 0.9 miLicensed, renewal in review· Ages 6 weeks to 14 months· Licensed for 10 children· Also Spanish
Portage Park also has 28 licensed home daycares; we don't list their addresses because they are family homes. Check any daycare's license on the state's site
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing list, checked Nov 3, 2026; addresses placed on the map by the U.S. Census geocoder. The state lists ages, licensed capacity and languages; it holds no prices, openings or reviews.
Care & Essentials Near Portage Park
The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.
- Community First Medical Center0.6 mi
- Chicago-Read Mental Health Center2.0 mi
- Shriners Children's Chicago2.8 mi
- Midwest Express Clinic Urgent Care0.6 mi
- Physicians Immediate Care0.8 mi
- Physicians Immediate Care1.6 mi
- Zarminali Pediatrics & Immediate Care - Six Corners0.7 mi
- Shriners Children's Chicago2.8 mi
- Endeavor Health Pediatric Center3.6 mi
- CVS Pharmacy0.5 mi
- Walgreens Pharmacy0.6 mi
- Walgreens Pharmacy0.7 mi
- Martin's Supermarket0.5 mi
- Montrose Deli0.5 mi
- Jewel-Osco1.0 mi
Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.
Local & National Moving Companies
Movers serving Portage Park, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.
Local Moving Companies
Movers based in Chicago; a mover serves Portage Park without needing an office there. Every one holds federal household-goods authority. Ranked by federal safety rating, then fleet size, then years registered.
- 1. New World Van Lines IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 204 trucks· Registered since 1985· 3.4 (76 Google reviews)
- 2. Midway Moving & Storage IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 19 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.3 (618 Google reviews)
- 3. Best Price Moving & Storage IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 9 trucks· Registered since 1997· 3.2 (280 Google reviews)
- 4. Moore's Furniture & Piano Movers IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 3 trucks· Registered since 1988
- 5. Alexander Movers IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 2 trucks· Registered since 1974
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- 6. Medley's Moving & Storage IncFMCSA Satisfactory· 1 truck· Registered since 1974
- 7. New City Moving & Storage LLCNot yet safety-rated· 82 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (8,402 Google reviews)
- 8. The Professionals Moving Specialists IncNot yet safety-rated· 34 trucks· Registered since 2020· 5.0 (6,627 Google reviews)
- 9. Moovers Chicago IncNot yet safety-rated· 26 trucks· Registered since 2016· 4.9 (1,013 Google reviews)
- 10. Move-Tastic IncorporatedNot yet safety-rated· 15 trucks· Registered since 2009· 5.0 (3,974 Google reviews)
- 11. Middle Class Movers IncorporatedNot yet safety-rated· 11 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.5 (52 Google reviews)
- 12. New World Transportation Systems CorpNot yet safety-rated· 10 trucks· Registered since 2006· 3.0 (4 Google reviews)
- 13. Move For You IncorporatedNot yet safety-rated· 9 trucks· Registered since 2018
- 14. Collins Family Movers IncNot yet safety-rated· 8 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.9 (928 Google reviews)
- 15. Expert Movers IncNot yet safety-rated· 7 trucks· Registered since 2023· 4.8 (400 Google reviews)
- 16. Daneni Logistics LLCNot yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2024
- 17. H2h Movers IncNot yet safety-rated· 6 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.9 (4,998 Google reviews)
- 18. Aaron Bros Moving System IncNot yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2013· 4.3 (312 Google reviews)
- 19. R&J Holmes Company LLCNot yet safety-rated· 4 trucks· Registered since 2025
- 20. Two Men And A Truck South ChicagoNot yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2024· 4.6 (2,165 Google reviews)
- 21. Riverside Holding Group IncNot yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025
- 22. Ramirez Movers LLCNot yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2016
- 23. Ondemand Movers UsaNot yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2021· 4.8 (601 Google reviews)
- 24. Moon Movers LLCNot yet safety-rated· 3 trucks· Registered since 2025· 5.0 (769 Google reviews)
- 25. S E A TransNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2024
- 26. Aarons Reliable IncNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2010
- 27. Smooth Relocation VanlinesNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2015· 4.4 (404 Google reviews)
- 28. Jay MoversNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 1998· 4.0 (47 Google reviews)
- 29. Hk Worldwide MovingNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2004· 4.2 (128 Google reviews)
- 30. Kryptonite Trucking IncNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2014· 5.0 (3 Google reviews)
- 31. Hizir Logistics IncNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2020
- 32. Cesar Moving & Storage IncNot yet safety-rated· 2 trucks· Registered since 2023
- 33. Liftin' & Shiftin' LLCNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2025
- 34. J Reeds Transportation LLCNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
- 35. Reloauthority IncNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2013
- 36. Sunflower Moving & StorageNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2017
- 37. All My Sons Of Chicago Sw Suburbs LLCNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
- 38. P & P Moving LtdNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2018
- 39. Avilas Trucking CorpNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2020
- 40. Sweet Home Movers Chicago IncNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2022· 4.8 (209 Google reviews)
- 41. A2b Moving LLCNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2024· 4.5 (310 Google reviews)
- 42. Go Pro Movers LLCNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
- 43. Brix Moving IncNot yet safety-rated· 1 truck· Registered since 2026
- 44. Corcore Cargo LLCNot yet safety-rated· Registered since 2021
- 45. Island Forwarding IncNot yet safety-rated· Registered since 2017
- 46. Affordable MovingFMCSA Conditional· 13 trucks· Registered since 2003· 4.2 (97 Google reviews)
National and Interstate Moving Companies
For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.
- United Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Mayflower TransitInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Allied Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- North American Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Atlas Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Bekins Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Wheaton World Wide MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- National Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Arpin Van LinesInterstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com statesAcross state lines (federal household-goods authority)Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- International Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- JK Moving ServicesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCKFranchise network · each location licensed on its own9 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingFranchise network · each location licensed on its own4 licensed companies in Illinois on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- BellhopMoving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriersIts own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contractWebsite and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Piece of Cake Moving & StorageInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- Roadway MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
Moving Containers and Freight Services
Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.
- U-PackMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- PODSMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
- U-Haul U-BoxMoving containers · run by state companies1 licensed company in Illinois on the federal recordWebsite not checked automatically (the site refuses automated checks) · Nov 3, 2026
- 1-800-PACK-RATMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 3, 2026
FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are Chicago's; movers working only inside IL are licensed by the state and not listed here.
Why People Love Portage Park
Where this area scores highest.
Explore Portage Park
Neighborhood Intelligence™
- • 47% less crime than the city average
- • Down 5% over the last year
Safety data through 2026-10-23.
Crime Snapshot
Compared to the Chicago average, per resident.
Official police incident data.
Compare Portage Park
Put Portage Park beside other Chicago neighborhoods.
Walkability & Lifestyle
Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.
Pros & Cons
- Crime 47% lower than the city average
- Plenty of parks and green space
- Vibrant nightlife
- 9 public schools inside the area
- Higher cost of living (rent 19% above the city median)
Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Codes
- 60641, 60630, 60634
- Area
- 3.95 sq mi
- Population
- 64,201
- Median Home Price
- $500,000
- Median Rent
- $2,150/mo
- Neighborhood Score
- 71 / 100
- Relative Risk
- Moderate Relative Risk



