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Chicago's northernmost neighborhood is a coastal community with cultural diversity
Chicago's northernmost neighborhood, Rogers Park is an eclectic coastal community with diverse dining options, ample outdoor space and a base of loyal residents. "Hundreds of languages are spoken here," says Tedi Smola, a lifelong resident and real estate agent who chose to raise her own family in the same community, and that cultural diversity lends itself to a rich array of events and dining options. It's a neighborhood where residents walk to cafes and spend summers on the beach. It's also home to Loyola University Chicago, which has rich arts and athletics programs and a longstanding camaraderie with the community. "My parents have lived in their house for over 40 years and don't plan on leaving, and my siblings and I all live within a couple blocks of each other," Smola says. "I helped a couple sell their home who moved in when they got married when they were 18 and had to finally sell it at 80 so they could move into a retirement home. There are some die-hard Rogers Park-ers. People here stay."
Rogers Park is a diverse neighborhood at the north end of Chicago.
North Shore Beach Park is located on the north side of Chicago near Loyola University.
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Outdoor dining and authentic multicultural groceries
Rogers Park has over 130 restaurants, coffee shops and cafes. Here, walking to lunch or dinner is an activity in itself, and a recent increase in outdoor dining options has led locals to adopt the lifestyle of hanging out in outdoor cafes. "During the pandemic, the neighborhood permanently shut down certain streets to create two different outdoor dining districts," Smola says. One of these, Jarvis Square, is best known for its charming cafes and authentic Italian food, but it also has events like live music on its patio. Several grocery stores are available throughout the neighborhood, and they specialize in a variety of cuisines, like Latin American and Caribbean Food at Rogers Park Fruit Market, kashruth kosher meat at Romanian and Mexican specialty items at Supermercado Chapala.
On warm sunny days you will find patrons outside of Charmers Cafe in Rogers Park.
Rogers Park Fruit Market offers residents all of their basic grocery needs.
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The Glenwood Sunday Market and Artists of the Wall Festival
Rogers Park's weekly farmers market, the Glenwood Sunday Market, provides its residents with local, sustainable foods, and each summer, Loyola Park has the Artists of the Wall Festival." There's a giant wall along the beach that they paint white every year, and you can buy a spot and paint the wall," Smola says. Residents also enjoy proximity to Loyola University Chicago, which has NCAA Division I sports teams and national titles in men's basketball and volleyball, and a performing arts center with theatre, dance and music performances. "Rogers Park has a lot of events that keep the community engaged," Smola says.
Take a walk on the streets of Rogers Park and take in the eclectic feel of the neighborhood.
When in Rogers Park, be sure to check out the art murals in Loyola Park that double as a bench.
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Vintage courtyard buildings, two-flats and other Chicago-specific housing styles
In Rogers Park, "The housing styles vary," Smola says. "There are older homes built in the 1800s, but also newer constructions. There are several different Chicago-specific housing styles, like vintage courtyard buildings, which are large buildings with two- to three-bedroom units and 30 to 40 families living in them, and two-flats, which are almost like single-family living but there are two units in one building." The median price in Rogers Park is $210,000 overall and varies by housing style: $140,000 for a one-bedroom condo, around $200,000 for a two-bedroom condo, $300,000 for a townhouse and $580,000 for a single-family home. "For Chicago, it's relatively affordable," Smola says.
There are a number of vintage courtyard buildings in Rogers Park.
Two flats are a common housing type in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
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Lounging on Lake Michigan at Loyola Park
Located on nearly 22 acres along Lake Michigan from Touhy Avenue to Loyola University, Loyola Park is the neighborhood's primary public green space. "I grew up going there and still go there all the time," Smola says. "Everyone just hangs out on the lake. All summer long, everyone's out there with their pets, and it's not just dogs. You'll see cats in strollers. There's a lady that's known in the neighborhood for walking around with a parrot on her shoulder. It's a really unique neighborhood."
You can watch planes and birds fly overhead at Loyola Park in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
You can find people from Rogers Park relaxing along the lakefront in Loyola Park on sunny days.
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Walkability in Rogers Park
In Rogers Park, "You don't need a car to get around," Smola says. "It's really walkable. You can walk to grocery stores, playgrounds, cafes." Three “L” lines reach Rogers Park: Red, Yellow and Purple. There are four Red Line stations at Howard, Jarvis, Morse and Loyola, and the Yellow and Purple lines connect at Howard, the northernmost CTA rail stop in the city. CTA also has bus routes in Rogers Park, and Metra provides a commuter rail service. Rogers Park is about a 35-minute drive to O'Hare International Airport, and the nearest hospital, Ascension Saint Francis, is less than a mile away.
Loyola Park is a popular place for residents of Rogers Park to walk their dogs.
Loyola Park in Rogers Park is a great place to go for a long walk to enjoy the lakefront.
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Chicago Public Schools and Loyola University Chicago
Students in Rogers Park attend Gale Community Academy, Jordan Elementary Community School or Joyce Kilmer Elementary School for preschool through eighth grade, or they attend New Field Primary School for preschool through fourth grade and Eugene Field Elementary School for fifth through eighth. On the educational review site, Niche, Gale Community Academy received a C, Jordan Elementary Community School and Joyce Kilmer Elementary School received C-pluses, New Field Primary School received a B-minus and Eugene Field Elementary School received a C. They then attend Sullivan High School, which has a C-plus and offers small class sizes and personalized learning opportunities. Loyola University Chicago is also in Rogers Park, so some college students live in the neighborhood. "Loyola University is good about helping out in the community," Smola says.
New Field Elementary enrolls students from PK-4th grade.
Loyola University sits along Lake Michigan in the Rogers Park neighborhood.
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The police and fire dept seems to have good reaction time in this area.
4.0Current Resident
1/18/2020Niche Review
I love the proximity the homes are to the beach. A family friendly neighborhood with lots of young families. Certain areas are still highly gang oriented but the areas that are not are beautiful and family friendly.
4.0Niche User
5/1/2016Niche Review
I really like living in Rogers Park. The community, resources, restaurants, and aesthetic here are all great. The thing I'd change is the location -- it's so far from the rest of the city, which is why I'll be moving at the end of the summer. I definitely don't regret living here, though.
5.0Niche User
1/12/2016Niche Review
nothing ever goes on in that area. It's calm and generally quiet.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rogers Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rogers Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rogers Park, Chicago sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Rogers Park, Chicago over the last 12 months is $255,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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