Lincoln Park

Welcome to Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park stands as one of Chicago's most affluent and desirable neighborhoods, combining tree-lined residential streets with expansive parkland, upscale dining, and proximity to downtown. This prestigious North Side community area attracts primarily young urban professionals, recent college graduates, and young families seeking sophisticated urban living with lakefront access.

 

  • Old Town Triangle encompasses the historic southern portion of Lincoln Park, featuring some of the city's most expensive real estate. The area offers Victorian-era single-family homes, luxury townhouses, and converted historic mansions with tree-lined streets and proximity to downtown.

 

  • RANCH Triangle is a small residential neighborhood known for its historic brownstones, parks, and cultural institutions like the Steppenwolf Theatre. The acronym stands for its boundaries: Racine, Armitage, North, Chicago River, and Halsted. This area offers primarily brownstones and historic apartments.

 

  • Sheffield Neighbors provides blocks of brownstones, townhomes, and historic apartments sandwiched between Halsted and Racine. The area features some of Lincoln Park's best restaurants and bars, particularly around Armitage and Halsted.

 

  • Park West along the lakefront provides some of Lincoln Park's most exclusive housing, including luxury high-rise condominiums with lake views, historic mansions, and upscale townhouses. Properties here command premium prices due to direct lake access.

 

  • Lincoln Central forms the heart of the community area around Lincoln Avenue, featuring a mix of vintage brownstones, modern condominiums, and luxury high-rise buildings. The area offers diverse housing with easy access to DePaul University and Lincoln Park Zoo.

 

  • Mid-North and Wrightwood Neighbors provide residential enclaves with single-family homes, historic brownstones, and low-rise condominiums, offering tree-lined streets and neighborhood charm.

 

Lincoln Park represents Chicago's gold standard for upscale urban living, combining lakefront luxury with neighborhood charm and downtown accessibility. From historic mansions to modern high-rises, the community offers diverse housing options for affluent buyers seeking prestigious addresses, excellent schools, world-class parks, and vibrant cultural amenities in one of the city's most established and desirable neighborhoods.

 

 

Overview for Lincoln Park, IL

67,831 people live in Lincoln Park, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $113,478. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

67,831

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$113,478

Average individual Income

Around Lincoln Park, IL

There's plenty to do around Lincoln Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
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Biker's Paradise
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chicago Honey Co-op, Voodoobar, and Soul Full Chicago.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining · $$ 1.91 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.91 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.54 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.67 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.24 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.29 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lincoln Park, IL

Lincoln Park has 33,145 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lincoln Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 67,831 people call Lincoln Park home. The population density is 36,660.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

67,831

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

48.07 / 51.93%

Men vs Women

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33,145

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$113,478

Average individual Income

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Schools in Lincoln Park, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Lincoln Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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