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Lake View
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Explore civic data across Lake View, from Wrigleyville to Boystown and the lakefront.

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101,163
Population
$104,135
Median Income
$490,573
Median Home Value
60,812
Housing Units
6
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Lake View

Lake View is one of Chicago's largest and most diverse community areas, stretching from Diversey Parkway north to Irving Park Road along the lakefront. It encompasses several well-known sub-neighborhoods including Wrigleyville (home of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field), Boystown, and West Lakeview. The area is among the most densely populated in the city.

The neighborhood is characterized by a mix of vintage courtyard apartments, three-flats, and newer mid-rise developments. Its commercial life centers on Broadway, Clark Street, Belmont Avenue, and Southport Avenue. Lake View draws a large population of young professionals and has an active nightlife and dining scene, particularly around the Belmont and Addison corridors.

Boundaries
  • N Irving Park Road
  • S Diversey Parkway
  • E Lake Michigan
  • W Ravenswood Avenue
Transit
  • Red Line — Addison, Belmont, Sheridan
  • Brown Line — Southport, Paulina, Addison, Belmont
  • Purple Line Express — Belmont (weekday rush hours)
Landmarks
  • Wrigley Field
  • Music Box Theatre
  • Southport Corridor
  • Belmont Harbor
What CivicScout Tracks in Lake View
BLD
Building Permits

Lake View generates a high volume of building permits, reflecting its ongoing development. Permits for commercial tenant fit-outs and residential renovations are common, especially near Wrigley Field where the surrounding area has seen substantial redevelopment.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Lake View. The neighborhood sees elevated 311 activity around major entertainment venues and commercial corridors, particularly on game days and weekends.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Lake View features a mix of residential zoning districts (RS-3, RT-4, RM-5) and commercial corridors zoned B and C. Transit-oriented development (TOD) zoning applies near several L stations, allowing higher-density construction.

RPT
Location Reports

Address reports in Lake View often include a combination of permit activity, 311 requests, and zoning data. The volume of civic records makes this one of the more data-rich neighborhoods on CivicScout.

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