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Norwood Park
Neighborhood Intelligence

Track building permits and civic data in one of Chicago's most established Far Northwest Side residential communities.

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37,464
Population
$91,867
Median Income
$365,118
Median Home Value
14,866
Housing Units
10
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Norwood Park

Norwood Park is a community area on Chicago's Far Northwest Side, bounded by Devon Avenue to the north, the Kennedy Expressway to the south and east, and Harlem Avenue to the west. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in the area, originally developed as a suburban residential community in 1868 and annexed by Chicago in 1893. The Norwood Park Historic District preserves a collection of Victorian-era homes from the original settlement.

The community area has a distinctly suburban character, with tree-lined streets of single-family homes, well-kept bungalows, and ranch-style houses. The commercial corridor along Northwest Highway and the area around the Norwood Park Metra station serve as the neighborhood's main hubs. Norwood Park is home to several parks and the Taft High School campus.

Boundaries
  • N Devon Avenue
  • S Kennedy Expressway (I-90)
  • E Nagle Avenue / Milwaukee Avenue
  • W Harlem Avenue
Transit
  • Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line — Norwood Park, Gladstone Park
  • CTA Bus — #81W Lawrence, #68 Northwest Highway
Landmarks
  • Norwood Park Historic District
  • Taft High School
  • Norwood Park Metra station
  • Oriole Park
What CivicScout Tracks in Norwood Park
BLD
Building Permits

Norwood Park generates permit activity centered on single-family home renovation and maintenance. Permits for roofing, siding, window replacement, and garage rebuilds are common throughout the neighborhood.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Norwood Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to tree maintenance, pothole repair, and street lighting.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Norwood Park is predominantly zoned for single-family residential use (RS-1, RS-2), with some RT-4 two-flat districts. Commercial zoning runs along Northwest Highway, Harlem Avenue, and Foster Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Norwood Park addresses typically include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's stable residential character generates steady but moderate civic data.

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