Anchored by the intersection of Lawrence, Western, and Lincoln Avenues on Chicago’s North Side, Lincoln Square is a cosmopolitan, close-knit neighborhood. It provides a dynamic, diverse blend of tree-lined residential streets and bustling retail and commercial spaces, easily accessible by the CTA Brown Line and Metra.
Nightlife takes a similarly eclectic turn, and one can spend a Friday night dancing at the Chicago Brauhaus, taking in a concert at the Old Town School of Folk Music, or catching a budget-friendly film at The Davis. Few things exemplify the Lincoln Square experience more than strolling the pedestrian mall on a snowy night and stopping in at the Huettenbar for a beer.
Historically populated by German, English, and Polish immigrants, Lincoln Square retains a distinctly European air. Lincoln Square is particularly attractive in terms of family-friendly housing, offering a high percentage of single-family homes and smaller multi-unit buildings, both condominiums and rentals.
41,673 people live in Lincoln Square, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $64,601. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lincoln Square, 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 Dog House Fitness.
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| Dining | 1.18 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.65 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.39 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.44 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.69 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.44 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.59 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lincoln Square has 19,670 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lincoln Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 41,673 people call Lincoln Square home. The population density is 21,528.192 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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