I've lived in logan square for 3 years now and edgewater 1 year before that both are nice. Logan square is getting pricey, but should be less than what you're playing now. as far as "real" people, i dunno it's all perspective, if you live in logan square you'll probably go to The whirlaway and smallbar or something and really will see the same types of people you see now. The Blvds are pretty tho.