Location

Located three miles west of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side, North Park is bordered by the North branch of the Chicago River on the south, the North Shore Channel of the Chicago River on the east, Pulaski Road on the west and Devon Avenue on the north. Comprised of Bohemian National Cemetery, two university campuses, North Park Village Nature Center and several parks, North Park is perfect to explore by foot or bicycle. A scenic trail winds along the North Shore Channel and extends the entire length of the neighborhood. It is safe to say that, given all the open green space, North Park is one of the most peaceful communities on the North Side. In fact, it is known as a quiet residential area with neatly kept single-family homes and a sleepy atmosphere - especially in the summer when school is out. Like so many Chicago neighborhoods, North Park students are served by Chicago Public Schools, a premier urban school district serving nearly 440,000 students in grades K- through 12. North Park University was established in 1891 and “Old Main,” a three-story brick Georgian revival building with a distinctive cupola, is the campus centerpiece. Northeastern Illinois University is also located in North Park.

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Housing

In North Park, the average price of a single-family home was $239,000 in 2000. Homes range in price from $90,000 to $350,000. Prices are similar in the other nearby neighborhoods. Townhouses and condominiums averaged $180,000 in 2000. There are not many apartments for rent in the area. A few are available around North Park College and Northeastern University, where a renovated one-bedroom apartment rents for $500 a month.

Transportation

Several CTA bus routes serve the area. Buses run on Foster, Peterson and Lincoln avenues. Both Lake Shore Drive and the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) are about a 15-minute drive away.

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