Overview for Lakeview, Chicago
Anthony's Local Take
Lakeview is as good as it gets for buyers who want a 93 Walk Score lifestyle — Wrigley Field, the lakefront, and Southport Corridor shopping all within a few blocks — while still finding classic Chicago courtyard buildings and greystones.
94,368 people live in Lakeview, where the median age is 32.5 and the per capita income is $60,412. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022).
94,368
Total Population
32.5 Years
Median Age
~17,800/sq mi
Population Density
$60,412
Per Capita Income
Around Lakeview, Chicago
Lakeview is one of Chicago's most walkable neighborhoods, packed with dining, nightlife, boutiques, and lakefront access.
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
Excellent Transit
Transit Score
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area.
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Wrigley Field | 0.3 miles |
| Belmont Harbor | 0.5 miles |
| Ann Sather Restaurant | 0.2 miles |
| Trader Joe's | 0.4 miles |
| Diversey Driving Range | 0.6 miles |
| Aveda Institute Chicago | 0.5 miles |
| Smart Bar | 0.3 miles |
| Whole Foods Market | 0.7 miles |
Demographics and Employment Data for Lakeview, Chicago
94,368 people call Lakeview home. The population density is approximately 17,800 people per square mile — one of Chicago's densest residential neighborhoods. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022).
94,368
Total Population
~17,800/sq mi
Population Density
32.5 Years
Median Age
50 / 50%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Education Level
Schools in Lakeview, Chicago
City schools vary block to block — here's what I tell clients to expect in this pocket of Lakeview.
The following schools are within or nearby Lakeview, Chicago. Data provided by public school district records.
| Type | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
P | Nettelhorst Elementary School 3252 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657 | 5/5 |
P | Burley Elementary School 1630 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | 4/5 |
H | Lake View High School 4015 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 | 3/5 |
P | St. Alphonsus Academy 1439 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 | 5/5 |
Data Sources: Demographic and income statistics are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score are provided by Walk Score®. School information is sourced from public school district records. All data is subject to change; verify with official sources before making real estate decisions.
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