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Humboldt Park
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Explore civic data across Humboldt Park, from the iconic Paseo Boricua to the park's historic boathouse.

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55,598
Population
$53,568
Median Income
$303,564
Median Home Value
20,850
Housing Units
23
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park is a community area on Chicago's West Side, anchored by the 207-acre Humboldt Park from which it takes its name. The neighborhood is the cultural center of Chicago's Puerto Rican community, marked by the iconic steel Puerto Rican flags that span Division Street at the entrance to the Paseo Boricua commercial district. The park itself features a historic boathouse, lagoons, and a fieldhouse designed by the firm of Jens Jensen.

The community area stretches from Bloomingdale Avenue south to the railroad tracks near Grand Avenue, bounded by the park and California Avenue to the east and Kostner Avenue to the west. The neighborhood's housing stock includes a mix of brick two-flats, greystones, and frame houses. Humboldt Park has seen growing development interest while retaining a strong community identity rooted in its Latino heritage.

Boundaries
  • N Bloomingdale Avenue
  • S Grand Avenue / railroad tracks
  • E California Avenue / Humboldt Park
  • W Kostner Avenue
Transit
  • Blue Line — California, Western (nearby)
  • CTA Bus — #70 Division, #52 Kedzie/California, #72 North
Landmarks
  • Humboldt Park (park and boathouse)
  • Paseo Boricua (Puerto Rican flags on Division Street)
  • National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
  • Humboldt Park Stables
What CivicScout Tracks in Humboldt Park
BLD
Building Permits

Humboldt Park has seen increasing permit activity as development expands westward from neighboring Logan Square and Wicker Park. Renovation permits for older residential buildings and new construction permits for multi-unit developments are both on the rise.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Humboldt Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to street lighting, vacant buildings, and sanitation, reflecting its ongoing revitalization.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Humboldt Park features primarily residential zoning (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along Division Street, North Avenue, and Chicago Avenue. Some industrial zoning remains along the western edge of the community area.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Humboldt Park addresses include a mix of residential permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's evolving development landscape makes CivicScout reports useful for understanding property-level activity.

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