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North Park
Neighborhood Intelligence

Explore building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's quieter North Side residential communities.

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17,559
Population
$73,445
Median Income
$360,832
Median Home Value
7,239
Housing Units
13
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About North Park

North Park is a community area on Chicago's North Side, bounded by Foster Avenue to the north, the North Shore Channel to the south and east, and Pulaski Road to the west. The neighborhood is home to North Park University, a small liberal arts institution founded by Swedish immigrants in 1891. The community area also includes the North Park Village Nature Center, a 46-acre preserve with walking trails, wetlands, and educational programs.

North Park's housing stock features a mix of brick bungalows, cape cods, and two-flats on quiet residential streets. The neighborhood has a strong Korean and Middle Eastern commercial presence along Foster Avenue and Pulaski Road. The area retains a distinctly residential character with lower density than many other North Side neighborhoods.

Boundaries
  • N Foster Avenue
  • S North Shore Channel / Bryn Mawr Avenue
  • E North Shore Channel / Kedzie Avenue
  • W Pulaski Road
Transit
  • CTA Bus — #92 Foster, #93 California/Dodge, #49B North Western
Landmarks
  • North Park University
  • North Park Village Nature Center
  • North Shore Channel Trail
  • Bryn Mawr Avenue commercial area
What CivicScout Tracks in North Park
BLD
Building Permits

North Park generates moderate permit activity focused on residential renovations and maintenance of its bungalow and two-flat housing stock. Permits for institutional projects at North Park University also appear periodically.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across North Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to tree maintenance, alley repair, and rodent control.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

North Park is predominantly zoned for residential use, with RS-2 and RS-3 single-family districts and some RT-4 two-flat areas. Commercial zoning runs along Foster Avenue and Pulaski Road.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for North Park addresses include residential permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's quiet residential character generates moderate but consistent civic data.

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