Lincoln Park

Welcome to Lincoln Park

Museums, parks, and city life with a suburban feel
 
Named after its community park, Lincoln Park, this neighborhood stretches from the shores of Lake Michigan to the banks of the Chicago River. It's an area packed with history and culture and is routinely named one of Chicago's most desirable places to live. It feels like a suburban oasis in the middle of the city, with ample green space dotted with museums, nature reserves, theaters, and an excellent zoo. But the green space is only part of its charm! Lincoln Park is also a hive of culture and entertainment, with a culinary scene that could rival any you'll find in New York or D.C.
 
Lincoln Park has a great variety of residential architecture, giving you an array of options depending on your needs and budget. You'll find hip loft conversions, luxury highrises, and quaint brownstones throughout the area. It's a neighborhood where you can settle in and put down roots. Find a forever home with suburban charm and still have access to the big-city amenities you've grown to love.

What to Love

  • Home to one of the country's best urban parks 
  • Family-oriented community with great residential architecture 
  • Excellent dining scene and vibrant nightlife 
  • Easy access to transit and shopping destinations

Local Lifestyle

Lincoln Park is an incredibly livable neighborhood with sought-after convenience. Walkable areas have everything you need within easy reach, including excellent restaurants, grocery stores, and coffee shops. Life here primarily focuses on what's happening at the park. Between the zoo, museums, and beaches, activities are happening year-round to keep your whole household entertained. Spend your days walking the tree-lined streets, exploring the park, or sipping a glass of vino in some of Chicago's best restaurants. Lincoln Park has all the amenities of a big-city neighborhood with green space to make it feel suitably suburban.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Lincoln Park has some fantastic dining destinations. Capture a taste of the West Coast at Summer House Santa Monica. The California-inspired restaurant has beachy decor and serves fresh, flavorful fare and homemade bread. Gather with friends on the patio at Boka. The Halstead Street restaurant has a highly curated menu with braised short ribs, ricotta gnocchi, and dry-aged duck breast.
 
Visit Armitage Alehouse to get a feel for Chicago's storied history. You'll feel like you traveled back to Chicago's heyday when you step through the doors of this old-school pub, which also serves a great dinner menu and weekend breakfast. For a memorable night out, make a reservation at Alinea. The show-stopping tasting menu of creatively crafted and plated dishes is more than a meal; it's a complete experience.
 

Things to Do

There is always a full events calendar in Lincoln Park. Visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, which started with only a few pairs of swans. It now features a lion habitat, reptile exhibit, edible farm, ape house, seal pool, and more. Walk north from the zoo, and you'll find the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can escape from Chicago's winter weather and enjoy thousands of tropical plants inside the conservatory's glass dome. Be sure to stop at the The Lincoln Park Farmers Market on Saturdays from May through October. You'll find freshly-grown produce, locally-made bread, cheese, spices, and more.
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Overview for Lincoln Park, IL

69,641 people live in Lincoln Park, where the median age is 32 and the average individual income is $98,738. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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32 years

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$98,738

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Demographics and Employment Data for Lincoln Park, IL

Lincoln Park has 32,632 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. 69,641 people call Lincoln Park home. The population density is 37,361.176 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

69,641

Total Population

High

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32

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50.49 / 49.51%

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2

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$98,738

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