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Rogers Park
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54,388
Population
$59,554
Median Income
$267,917
Median Home Value
28,742
Housing Units
1
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Rogers Park

Rogers Park is Chicago's northernmost community area, bordered by Evanston to the north and Lake Michigan to the east. The neighborhood stretches from Juneway Terrace and Howard Street south to Devon Avenue, with Ridge Boulevard forming its western edge. It is one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the city, home to a mix of longtime residents, immigrants, artists, and Loyola University Chicago students.

The neighborhood's housing stock is predominantly vintage courtyard apartments, six-flats, and smaller multi-unit buildings, with some single-family homes in the western sections. Commercial life centers on Clark Street, Sheridan Road, and the Howard Street corridor. Rogers Park's lakefront stretches include several public beaches and parks, making it one of the more affordable neighborhoods with direct lake access.

Boundaries
  • N Howard Street / Juneway Terrace (Evanston border)
  • S Devon Avenue
  • E Lake Michigan
  • W Ridge Boulevard
Transit
  • Red Line — Howard, Jarvis, Morse, Loyola
  • Yellow Line — Howard (Skokie Swift)
  • Purple Line — Howard
  • Metra Union Pacific North — Rogers Park
Landmarks
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • Morse Avenue commercial district
  • Leone Beach Park
  • Heartland Café (historic site)
What CivicScout Tracks in Rogers Park
BLD
Building Permits

Rogers Park generates a steady volume of building permits, primarily for residential renovation and maintenance of its older housing stock. Permits for porch repairs, tuckpointing, and unit renovations are common given the neighborhood's inventory of vintage apartment buildings.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Rogers Park. The neighborhood's 311 activity includes requests related to street lighting, alley maintenance, and rodent control.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Rogers Park is predominantly zoned for multi-unit residential use, with RM-5 and RT-4 districts covering most of the area. Commercial zoning runs along Clark Street, Sheridan Road, and Howard Street.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Rogers Park addresses typically include renovation permits, 311 service requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's dense housing stock generates detailed address-level reports on CivicScout.

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