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Lincoln Park
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67,831
Population
$137,505
Median Income
$737,931
Median Home Value
36,885
Housing Units
7
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a residential neighborhood on Chicago's North Side, stretching from North Avenue to Diversey Parkway along the lakefront. It is home to DePaul University, the free Lincoln Park Zoo, and a dense mix of brownstones, greystones, and newer construction. The neighborhood takes its name from the 1,208-acre park and nature preserve that runs along its eastern edge.

The area has long been one of the city's most affluent communities, with a mix of young professionals, families, and university students. Its commercial corridors along Armitage Avenue, Halsted Street, and Clark Street support a range of retail, dining, and cultural institutions including the Steppenwolf Theatre and the Chicago History Museum.

Boundaries
  • N Diversey Parkway
  • S North Avenue
  • E Lake Michigan
  • W Chicago River / Clybourn Avenue
Transit
  • Brown Line — Armitage, Diversey, Fullerton
  • Red Line — Fullerton
  • Purple Line Express — Armitage, Fullerton (weekday rush hours)
Landmarks
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • DePaul University
  • Steppenwolf Theatre
  • Chicago History Museum
  • North Pond Nature Sanctuary
What CivicScout Tracks in Lincoln Park
BLD
Building Permits

Lincoln Park sees a high volume of residential renovation permits, driven by remodels of older brownstones and greystones. New construction permits for multi-unit buildings appear along the western and southern edges of the neighborhood.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Lincoln Park. The neighborhood generates a significant volume of quality-of-life 311 requests related to parking, noise, and property maintenance.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Lincoln Park is predominantly zoned for residential use, with RS-3 and RT-4 districts covering most of the interior. Commercial zoning runs along major corridors like Clark Street, Halsted Street, and Armitage Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Lincoln Park addresses typically surface a mix of renovation permits, 311 service requests, and zoning applications. The density of civic activity makes address-level reports particularly detailed in this neighborhood.

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