Edgewater combines laid-back lakefront living with diverse community character on Chicago's far North Side. Once home to prestigious mansions and the famous Edgewater Beach Hotel, this welcoming neighborhood has evolved into one of the city's most internationally diverse communities while maintaining its tree-lined residential charm and stunning Lake Michigan access through miles of beaches and the Lakefront Trail. The iconic "Pink Lady" building that remains from the original Edgewater Beach Hotel complex now serves as the Edgewater Beach Apartments, a private residential co-op.
Edgewater offers exceptional value for lakefront living, combining diverse housing from historic mansions to affordable apartments with strong community spirit and international flavor. With excellent public transportation, beautiful beaches, historic districts, and the vibrant Andersonville commercial area, the neighborhood attracts families, young professionals, and long-term residents seeking authentic community life with easy downtown access and stunning natural amenities.
49,255 people live in Edgewater, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $52,112. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Edgewater, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Voodoobar, Pizzeria Serio Event Space, and Uma Sarees.
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Dining | 3.9 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Dining | 3.39 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Shopping | 1.74 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 3.31 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.05 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 4.85 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Nightlife | 1.51 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.16 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.45 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.33 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.14 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.4 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.92 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Edgewater has 26,428 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Edgewater do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 49,255 people call Edgewater home. The population density is 66,965.607 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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