Lake View
Offers accessibility, convenience, and, of course, fun.
One of Chicago’s largest North Side neighborhoods, Lakeview offers accessibility, convenience, and, of course, fun. Surrounded by diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options, this neighborhood defines itself as a vibrant and trendy area for Chicago real estate. Home to the famous Wrigleyville, Boystown, and Southport Corridor districts, Lakeview is not only a place for fun and excitement, it’s also a place that young, growing families have gravitated to in recent years creating a safe and education-friendly environment.
You don’t have to go far to find entertainment in Lakeview. Boystown is one of the largest and most active GLBTQ communities in the country, home to gay-friendly bars such as Roscoe’s, Cocktail, and the Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, along with many diverse restaurants. Blocks away from Boystown sit Wrigleyville, home to the famous Wrigley Field and the Chicago Cubs.
Also part of the Lakeview community is the Southport Corridor which boasts dining at restaurants like Tango Sur, boutique shopping at Krista K, endless sweets at Sensational Bites, entertainment at the famed Music Box movie theatre as well as diverse and historic bars like Southport Lanes where you can bowl the old-fashioned way while having a cocktail. The Corridor offers a more low-key feel with great recreational opportunities like the family-friendly Shield Park, a Chicago Park District facility.
Tree-lined streets and amazing Chicago real estate (including three-flat homes that sit next to vintage brownstone walk-ups) create that close-knit neighborhood feels in the city – a difficult task to accomplish. Lakeview is conveniently nestled next to the lake, offering beach access; walking, running and bike paths, dog parks, marinas, and some highly-rated Chicago Public Schools. Lakeview is near the Red, Purple, and Brown El lines giving residents easy access to both the suburbs and downtown Chicago, a perk unique to this area. This location also offers access to Lake Shore Drive, allowing for a quick and beautiful drive to Midway Airport. O’Hare Airport is right off of I-90 which is easily accessed at any of the major east/west running streets in Lakeview.
101,219 people live in Lake View, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $88,920. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lake View, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including La Cuisine Personal Chef Service, Meteor Gem, and Union Handmade.
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| Dining | 3.22 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.12 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.25 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.49 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.2 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.7 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.16 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.33 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.65 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.17 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.16 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.94 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.55 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.32 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lake View has 56,800 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lake View do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 101,219 people call Lake View home. The population density is 47,757.057 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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980 North Michigan Ave #1640 Chicago, IL 60611
980 North Michigan Ave #1640 Chicago, IL 60611
