Neighborhood || Lakeview

Chicagoans will find more than a few of their favorite things in Lakeview, one of the largest neighborhoods on the city’s North Side.

For starters, there’s Lakeview’s proximity to the beach and public transit, quiet residential streets, thriving restaurant and bar scene, and Wrigley Field.

Then there’s the neighborhood’s historic theaters and notable architecture. The Music Box Theater has been operating since it opened in 1929, originally showing silent films accompanied by a live organ player. It now plays independent and foreign films.

Did we mention the outdoor festivals, farmers markets, nightlife, and cultural attractions? Lakeview is home to the Belmont Theater District with over 30 theaters and live performance venues near the Belmont “L” station. Residents also have a front-row seat to the Chicago Marathon, Chicago Pride Parade, and Bike the Drive.

And we can’t forget shopping – shops on the Southport Corridor, independent businesses on Lincoln Avenue, and unique boutiques sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.

Lakeview includes a variety of housing styles and prices. Homes run the gamut from vintage walk-ups, condominiums, new construction three-flats, loft buildings, converted courtyard buildings, and high-rises. There are also a variety of single-family homes from stately mansions near Lincoln Park to contemporary new construction throughout the neighborhood.

Overview for Lakeview, IL

102,673 people live in Lakeview, where the median age is 32 and the average individual income is $78,129. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

102,673

Total Population

32 years

Median Age

High

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

$78,129

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Lakeview, IL

Population Households Employment

Lakeview has 55,099 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lakeview do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 102,673 people call Lakeview home. The population density is 48,303.412 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

102,673

Total Population

High

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

32

Median Age

52.34 / 47.66%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

55,099

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$78,129

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Lakeview, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Lakeview. 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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Active Under Contract

MLS® 12166025

MLS #: 12166025

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