CHICAGO - Chicago ranks No. 4 among the best cities for Halloween 2025, according to WalletHub .

What we know:

The report scored 100 cities based on 20 metrics across three categories — Trick-or-Treater Friendliness, Halloween Fun, and Halloween Weather.

Chicago earned an overall score of 58.20 out of 100, landing it in the top five.

New York, New York

Jersey City, New Jersey

Los Angeles, California

Chicago, Illinois

Las Vegas, Nevada

Dig deeper:

The study considered factors such as the number of costume and candy stores per capita, neighborhood walkability, safety, and the share of trick-or-treaters.

It also looked at weather conditions expected for Oct. 31, along with entertainment options like haunted houses and parties.

What they're saying:

"Halloween holds a big place

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