Overview for Near North Side, Chicago
Anthony's Local Take
Near North Side is where I send clients who want the Magnificent Mile at their front door — world-class dining, the Riverwalk, and Oak Street Beach — paired with some of the city's most established luxury high-rises.
85,347 people live in Near North Side, where the median age is 36.1 and the per capita income is $88,202. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022).
85,347
Total Population
36.1 Years
Median Age
~18,600/sq mi
Population Density
$88,202
Per Capita Income
Around Near North Side, Chicago
Near North Side is one of Chicago's most walkable and transit-rich neighborhoods, home to the Magnificent Mile, River North galleries, and Gold Coast luxury.
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
Points of Interest
Explore popular things to do in the area.
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Magnificent Mile | 0.2 miles |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 0.4 miles |
| Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse | 0.3 miles |
| Whole Foods Market (Gold Coast) | 0.5 miles |
| Oak Street Beach | 0.6 miles |
| Aveda Salon (Rush St) | 0.4 miles |
| Drumbar | 0.3 miles |
| Newberry Library | 0.5 miles |
Demographics and Employment Data for Near North Side, Chicago
85,347 people call Near North Side home. The population density is approximately 18,600 people per square mile, making it one of Chicago's most densely populated and affluent neighborhoods. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2022).
85,347
Total Population
~18,600/sq mi
Population Density
36.1 Years
Median Age
47 / 53%
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
Education Level
Schools in Near North Side, Chicago
City schools vary block to block — here's what I tell clients to expect in this pocket of Near North Side.
The following schools are within or nearby Near North Side, Chicago. Data provided by public school district records.
| Type | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
P | Ogden International School 24 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610 | 5/5 |
P | Manierre Elementary School 1420 N Hudson Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 | 3/5 |
H | Lincoln Park High School 2001 N Orchard St, Chicago, IL 60614 | 5/5 |
H | Latin School of Chicago 59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610 | 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® (Near North Side ranked #3 most walkable Chicago neighborhood). 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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