With towering skyscrapers and scenic lakeside parks, residents of Streeterville enjoy the best of both worlds of downtown Chicago living. The neighborhood rises against the shores of Lake Michigan and the northern banks of the Chicago River. Though neighbored by the Magnificent Mile, Streeterville itself is home to the legendary Navy Pier, the John Hancock Building, and the provocative Museum of Contemporary Art, as well as the hospital campus for Northwestern University and satellite buildings for Loyola University Chicago. An eclectic mix of business and educational facilities makes for a diverse age range in many of the high-rises available in the neighborhood. “There are a ton of restaurants, bars, and the area is also becoming an entertainment hub with movie theater and arcade going in,” says Samuel Ciochon, Realtor with the Chicago Lifestyle team and Near North Side expert.
High Rise Condos are the predominant type of housing to be found in Streeterville.
21st century high rises condos and apartments are found throughout Streeterville.
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Walking to work and play in Streeterville
"If somebody were coming to me about Streeterville, the first thing I’d mention is it’s very walkable,” says Julie Latsko, team lead at Compass and nearby Gold Coast resident. “You’re close to grocery stores, everything is very accessible by foot. Having the hospital means during the weekday it’s a lot busier. During the day it’s bustling if you’re driving, and that's why I think most people who live there walk or take public transit.” Options for getting home include the Green Line to Washington/Wabash or the Red Line to Grand, though not all residents are within close proximity to the station. “They don't always have immediate access to the Red Line or train system, but there are a bunch of bus systems to use and you have the Chicago Water Taxi taking you right into the city or down to the museums,” Ciochon says. While medical care is close by, residents must make a 17-mile trip for commercial flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
The River Walk is always busy in Streeterville with lots of foot traffic.
The water taxi is a great way to get around Streeterville and downtown Chicago.
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Ample downtown dining and shopping
Streeterville residents are within walking distance of an abundance of shops and amenities. Water Tower Place offers hours of shopping for clothes, gifts, home essentials and more. The mall features a plethora of stores from Sephora to Free People and Bath & Body Works. Groceries and other day-to-day necessities can be found at the local Wholefoods Market, Target or Walgreens. In addition to all the shops and activities Streeterville has to offer, the neighborhood is also home to an abundance of popular restaurants. Walking outside of the children’s museum towards the end of the pier leads to Offshore Rooftop, the largest rooftop bar in the world, where patrons can enjoy flavorful menu items while taking in gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and the scenic Chicago skyline. Traveling west on Grand Avenue takes residents to Labriola, an indulgent Italian food favorite. Meanwhile, Streeterville also has its fair share of beloved Chicago chain locations, like brunch favorite Yolk or glitzy Minghin Cuisine.
Water Tower Place, just North of Streeterville offers a variety of shops and restaurants.
Cuptiol Cafe is a popular Streeterville coffee shop, where residents go to work and study.
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From historic Mies van der Rohe to sleek 600 LSD
Neighborhood homebuyers have a wide range of prices and building styles to choose from, with Streeterville’s residential buildings ranging from 21st century high rises to early 20th century stone mid-rises with elegant exterior adornments. “The cool thing about Streeterville is you have high-end luxury homes, but the area also some vintage buildings as well,” says Ciochon. "There’s a vintage feel on the northside, kind of like Manhattan where it’s densely populated.” Studio condos for rent provide students with affordable options close to their place of work and study. As for ownership, one-bedroom, one-bathroom condos range from $230,000 to $425,000, while larger units can range from $600,000 to up to $1.5 million.
860 N Lake Shore Drive is home to the historic Mies Vander Rohe apartments.
Luxury towers sit shining in the sun at 600 N Lake Shore Drive.
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Ohio Street Beach summers and dog-friendly Olive Park
Although the neighborhood is the definition of high-rise city living, Streeterville honors the city's reputation for a wealth of green spaces and parks. Lake Shore Park provides a multiuse sports field, playground, walking track and tennis courts, while Milton Lee Olive Park offers a relaxing stroll on the paved lakeside paths and picnic spots under tree foliage, all in the company of furry friends. In the summer months, Streeterville locals and tourists alike can be found flocking to Ohio Street Beach to lounge on the sand. “A lot of triathletes use that beach because they have a swimming lane along the concrete running path, so they can can swim half a mile one way and back,” adds Ciochon.
Couples embrace and take in the view at Milton Lee Olive Park.
Milton Lee Olive Park is a tree covered walk way along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Ohio St Beach is set against a backdrop of towering highrises in Streeterville.
Skyline views and al fresco dining at Caffe Olivia's elevates the day at Ohio St Beach.
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Events for Streeterville locals and visitors
Fireworks and countless events at the pier aside, nearby museums provide activities for rainy days. Navy Pier’s Chicago Children’s Museum features hands-on exhibits including the art studio, where children of all ages can tap into their creative side with hands-on art workshops and activities, and the dinosaur expedition exhibit, where kids can unleash their inner paleontologist by digging for dino bones and comparing fossils. Tuesdays on the Terrace provides drinks and live music set against the Museum of Contemporary Art. For an elegant evening on the town, folks head to Winter's Jazz Club.
Kids gaze in awe at the firework display during Navy Piers summer firework event.
The Spring Break event at Navy Pier in Streeterville has kids dancing and singing.
Visitors enjoy photographing the art at EXPO Chicago in Streeterville.
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Streeterville-adjacent school options
Locals may send their kids to Ogden Elementary School on Walton Street, where students partake in fine arts classes that help young learners to develop motor skills, visual learning techniques, language development skills and decision-making abilities. The school serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and earns a B-minus from Niche. Wells Community High School serves around 400 students and has student to teacher ratios of 12-1, and scores a C-plus rating.
Ogden International School is located just West of Goose Island and boasts a B minus from Niche.
Well Community Academy welcomes students from Streeterville and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Parks in this Area
Millenium Park
Trails
Events
Amphitheater
Addams (Jane) Memorial Park
Trails
Beach
Concessions
River Esplanade Park
Trails
River
Lake Shore Park
Tennis
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lakeshore East Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Polk Bros Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Trails
North Avenue Beach
Bike Trails
Lake
Beach
Seneca Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Lakefront Park
Lake
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
21 min drive
Bus
Grand & Mcclurg
Bus
Mcclurg & Huron
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Grand & Fairbanks & Columbus
Bus
Michigan & Ontario
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Chicago & Mies Van Der Rohe
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Columbus & North Water
Bus
Fairbanks & Erie
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.311 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
8/12/2020Niche Review
Very nice and safe neighborhood but expensive too though. Lots of food/entertainment options nearby.
2.0Current Resident
1/8/2017Niche Review
I don't know when these stats were compiled but the crime numbers are way off. I've lived here since January, 2016 and 4 people have been murdered in that time The neighborhood is full of rude young adults, primarily grad students from Northwestern. Tourists overrun the neighborhood in the summer and you must dodge speeding bicycles on the crowded sidewalks. The good things are excellent medical care, good public transportation and convenience to shopping
5.0Current Resident
1/13/2020Niche Review
I love it! Not a lot of high schools in the neighborhood, though. There are a lot of great food options and places to live, I am very happy with all of these!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
26,806
Median Age
39
Population Density
76 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,039
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,866
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
87.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
84/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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