Explore the Lake View, IL Neighborhood Guide
41.9398° N, 87.6589° W
41.9398° N, 87.6589° W
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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Chicago's second-most-populous neighborhood, anchored by Wrigley Field.
Lake View (often written Lakeview) is one of Chicago's 77 official community areas, stretching from Diversey Parkway north to Irving Park Road, and from Ravenswood Avenue east to Lake Michigan. It's the second-largest community area in the city by population and includes well-known sub-neighborhoods like Wrigleyville, Southport Corridor, West Lakeview, and Lakeview East (also known as Northalsted or Boystown).
The neighborhood's identity varies block by block — Wrigleyville centers on Wrigley Field and Cubs game-day energy, Southport Corridor leans boutique and family-friendly, and Northalsted is the historic center of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community, home to the annual Pride Parade.
Home of the Chicago Cubs since 1914, Wrigley Field anchors Wrigleyville's mix of sports bars, rooftop seating, and game-day energy.
A boutique-lined stretch known for shopping, the Music Box Theatre, and a more residential, family-friendly feel than Wrigleyville.
The first officially recognized LGBTQ+ village in the U.S., centered on North Halsted Street, home to Chicago's Pride Parade each June.
Multiple CTA lines run through Lake View, giving residents fast, frequent access to downtown and the North Side.
With a 2023 population of 101,163, Lake View is Chicago's second-largest community area — a dense, walkable mix of young professionals, longtime residents, and students. The area supports an active nightlife and dining scene alongside quieter residential streets in Southport Corridor and West Lakeview.
Community life centers on Wrigley Field game days, the Belmont Theater District's live performances, and the shops and restaurants along Southport and Broadway.
Lake View is served by Chicago Public Schools (District 299). Notable options in the area include Nettelhorst Elementary School, a well-regarded East Lakeview neighborhood school, alongside private options like St. Luke Academy and Chicago City Day School.
School assignment is based on your specific address and can change year to year — buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries and ratings directly with CPS or GreatSchools before purchasing.
Lake View's median home sale price runs around $532K, based on the most recent full-community-area Redfin data, though prices vary sharply by sub-neighborhood — West Lakeview and Southport Corridor trend higher (recent 3-month medians near $675K), while Lake View East runs lower (recent medians near $327K). Housing stock includes vintage greystones, courtyard apartment buildings, and newer condo developments.
Cook County's typical effective property tax rate runs about 1.9%–2.1% of market value — factor this into your Lake View budget alongside the purchase price.
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Yes — Lake View offers a mix of nightlife, dining, and residential pockets, from the sports-bar energy of Wrigleyville to the quieter, boutique-lined Southport Corridor.
Lake View's median home sale price runs around $532K community-area-wide, though prices vary significantly by sub-neighborhood — West Lakeview and Southport Corridor trend notably higher.
Lake View is primarily covered by ZIP codes 60613 and 60657.
Boystown, now also called Northalsted, is the historic center of Chicago's LGBTQ+ community within Lake View, home to the annual Pride Parade and Northalsted Market Days.
The CTA Red, Brown, and Purple Lines all run through Lake View, offering frequent service to downtown Chicago.
Lake View is served by Chicago Public Schools (District 299), with options including Nettelhorst Elementary School.
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Sources: 1. Wikipedia, Lake View, Chicago community area data (2023). 2. Redfin, Lake View Chicago housing market reports. 3. WTTW Chicago, Lakeview and Wrigleyville neighborhood history. 4. SmartAsset, Cook County property tax calculator.
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 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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