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Escape to nature in the northern Windy City
As a neighborhood with abundant parkland on the north side of Chicago, it’s no wonder how North Park got its name. The community is home to nature lovers who like to live in the city and draws residents with its expansive metropolitan parks like the North Park Village Nature Center. Realtor Debbie Arcabascio of Baird & Warner Edgebrook is a longtime resident of the neighborhood for precisely that reason: “It’s like living in the forest,” she says. “All kinds of wildlife come by my window every day — deer, baby ducks. I’ve seen a baby fawn take its first steps off my balcony.”
The North Park Village Nature center sits scenically in a bed of dense woods.
North Park is a scenic nature filled residential neighborhood on Chicago North side.
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Brick Georgian homes
North Park has a mix of single- and multi-family homes; most are red brick and often have small lawns. Brick Georgians are the neighborhood’s characteristic architectural style, though English Tudor homes and bungalows are available, as well as a few apartments and condo complexes. The median home value in North Park is about $350,000 overall and about $480,000 for single-family homes.
Georgian style homes in North Park.
A condominium complex in the neighborhood.
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Top-ranked Illinois public schools
Students in North Park attend Chicago Public Schools, starting with Solomon Elementary School, which received a B-plus rating on the educational review site Niche, or Peterson Elementary School, which received a B-minus, for preschool through eighth grade. Then, they continue to the highly sought-after Northside College Preparatory School, which received an A-plus on Niche and was named the #2 Best Public High School in Illinois on their 2024 Best Schools list. The magnet Von Steuben Metro Science High School is also in North Park, and it received an A-minus rating on Niche and was named #3 in Niche Standout High Schools in Illinois for 2024. North Park University and Northeastern Illinois University are also located in the neighborhood, which draws a student population to North Park.
Peterson Elementary main entrance.
Von Steubun High School is a magnet high school for the sciences.
North Park University
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North Park Village Nature Center
“The North Park Village Nature Center is one of the biggest draws to the area,” Arcabascio says. “It’s amazing. It’s a huge nature preserve right in the heart of the city.” She’s a member of the park’s award-winning North Park Village Garden Club and routinely tends to her plants in the community garden. The 46-acre park with birding and hiking trails is only one of several expansive outdoor spaces in the neighborhood. Peterson Park is a 23-acre wooded green space with a state-of-the-art gymnastics center and fieldhouse that hosts social clubs, and the 80-acre LaBagh Woods is a popular spot for picnics and birdwatching amongst its large oaks, hickories and maples.
Walking trail at LaBagh Woods, a popular nature preserve in the area.
Overview of LaBagh Woods.
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Family-run restaurants and a warehouse microbrewery
Residents in North Park enjoy a rich array of local restaurants, like Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club, a popular brunch spot; Martino’s Italian Cuisine & Pizzeria, a casual Italian eatery; and Ban Po Jung Korean Restaurant, a family-run restaurant with homemade dumplings and fish soup. For coffee, they stop at the cozy Outdoor Cafe, and they grab drinks at Alarmist Brewing & Taproom, a warehouse microbrewery with a tasting room. There’s a Seafood City Supermarket in the neighborhood, which is a popular spot to get groceries, and the Lincoln Village shopping center is just north of the neighborhood, where residents can access retail chains like Ross, T.J. Maxx and The Home Depot.
An overview of local shopping and retail stores.
Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club serves up delicious scallion pancakes and sprouts in North Park.
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Neighbors know each other in North Park
There are nearly endless cultural opportunities in a city as big as Chicago, but North Park residents don’t need to leave their neighborhood to find something to do. Peterson Park and Eugene Field Park offer opportunities to connect with the community, like senior social clubs, fitness classes, arts and crafts lessons and sports leagues for kids. The North Park Village Nature Center has a gardening club for adults and day camps for kids, and each March, they host a Maple Syrup Festival, where residents can learn how to collect sap from the trees and boil it into syrup.
Community center located at Eugene Field Park.
Signs at Eugene Field Park.
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Chicago Transit Authority connects to downtown
Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 14 run through North Park, allowing residents easy access in and out of the neighborhood. The closest hospital is Kindred Hospital Chicago North, about two miles south of the neighborhood, and the closest airport is the Chicago O’Hare International Airport, about nine miles west. With bus and train lines throughout the city, Chicago was recently named one of the best cities in the world for mass transit by Time Out magazine. It was one of only two American cities to receive this title. Bus lines run down all of North Park’s major roads, and the nearest train station is Kimball, less than a mile south of the neighborhood, which takes residents downtown.
North Park is serviced by multiple bus lines making getting around a breeze.
North Park has access to the CTA Brown Line at the Kimball st station.
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Parks in this Area
Gompers Park
Baseball/Softball
Fishing
Picnic Area
LaBagh Woods
Bike Trails
Trails
Parking Lot
Eugene Field Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Hollywood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Peterson Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Kiwanis Park
Football
Soccer
Concessions
Legion Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
North Park Village Nature Center Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago O'Hare International
20 min drive
Bus
Kimball & Foster
Bus
Lincoln & Devon (Se)
Bus
Kimball & Peterson
Bus
Kimball & Glenlake
Bus
Peterson & St. Louis
Bus
Pulaski & Bryn Mawr
Bus
Foster & Spaulding
Reviews
Homes.com Reviews
5.01 Review
5.0Current Resident
8/11/2024Homes.com Review
A great neighborhood with two universities, great CPS schools, great parks, a variety of good restaurants, shops, and a beautiful mix of ethnicities. People are friendly here. Easy access to CTA buses and trains.
Niche Reviews
3.739 Reviews
4.0Niche User
10/29/2015Niche Review
I love this area, it has 2 schools near by and lots of shopping areas. Plus the neighbors are nice and its quiet. The best part I love about this place is that there is barely any crime. It makes me feel safe. The police station is near by plus the fire department is a block away. I would never want to move from this area.
4.0Niche User
2/15/2016Niche Review
There is no crime around this neighborhood. Also the police is around because there is a high school across the street so if anything happens they are there.
4.0Current Resident
9/11/2018Niche Review
Nice safe predominately white neighborhood. Everyone has a pet. Joggers around. Diverse restaurants and food. Not too expensive. Quiet. Different colleges and schools.
3.0Niche User
7/6/2016Niche Review
It is the city of Chicago, so it is understandable that there should be caution in regards to crime and safety. But I have yet to feel completely unsafe in the neighborhood.
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North Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Park, Chicago sell after 167 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Elegant Georgian Residence on a Premier Double Corner Lot Across from Peterson Park. Welcome to this beautifully updated Georgian home, perfectly positioned on a rare double corner lot directly across from the natural beauty of Peterson Park and the North Park Nature Preserve. Radiating timeless charm and modern comfort, this spacious, light-filled home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half
WOW! Rare 3-Flat in North Park! Incredible opportunity to own a solid, income-producing property in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods! This meticulously maintained building features two expansive 3-bedroom units plus a fully finished 2-bedroom garden apartment-perfect for multigenerational living or maximizing rental income. Each unit includes a refrigerator, oven, and
Popular Peterson Park super value brick ranch! 3 bedrooms/2 baths, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, full basement which includes a bonus room perfect for a home office, guest room, or playroom, along with a designated utility/laundry area. In the last 5 years: newer furnace, central air conditioning unit, and hot water tank, newer windows, and the roof is one year old. Two car detached garage and
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Property Id: 2025511Newly updated 2 BD/ 1BA located in North Park. Quiet treelined street with plenty of permit parking. Unit features updated bath and kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, in unit washer/dryer, high efficiency air conditioner and furnace, and luxury vinyl flooring. Cats and small dogs allowed, no aggressive breeds and no exotic pets.
Two-bedroom and 1.5 bath top-floor condo quality apartment in highly desirable Hollywood Pk. Nicely updated. Freshly painted and new flooring. Central heating and cooling. Skylight. Laundry in the building. Storage included. It comes with parking. Quiet neighborhood. Close to transportation, restaurants, walk to park, bike trails, & more.
Property Id: 1460438Rarely available, large vintage, with separate Living room and dining room, two bedroom. Heat and water included. Building offers tall ceilings, and lots of light. hardwood floors. Washer dryer and building. cats okay. Walking distance to NIU and NPU.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,563
Median Age
42
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,519
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,803
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
48.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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