Rogers Park

Rogers Park is the top of the city, and the lake is its best feature. Streets here dead-end at small public beaches, so the water is never more than a short walk. Add Loyola's lakefront campus, murals under the L tracks, an arts district on Glenwood and block after block of vintage courtyard buildings.
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What is it like to live in Rogers Park, Chicago?

Rogers Park has a personality all its own. The lakefront is a string of neighborhood beaches and parks instead of one big one, and they feel like they belong to the block. Sheridan Road, Clark Street, Morse and Howard carry the restaurants, cafes and shops. The Glenwood Avenue Arts District runs along the L tracks with theaters, studios and bars. Loyola University Chicago sits at the south end, which keeps coffee shops and bookstores busy.

What kinds of homes are in Rogers Park?

Vintage courtyard condos are the signature, along with brick two-flats and three-flats, mid-rise buildings near the lake, and single-family homes on the west side. A lot of the condo stock dates to the 1920s, so sunrooms, high ceilings and radiator heat come standard.

How do you get around?

The CTA Red Line stops at Loyola, Morse, Jarvis and Howard. Howard is also where the Purple Line to Evanston and the Yellow Line to Skokie begin. Metra's Union Pacific North line stops at Rogers Park station, at Lunt and Ravenswood, one of the busiest stops on the system.

Rogers Park fun facts

  • The neighborhood is named for Phillip Rogers, who bought 1,600 acres here between the 1830s and 1856.
  • It was its own village from 1878 until Chicago annexed it in 1893.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Emil Bach House on Sheridan Road in 1915. Loyola now owns it and opens it for tours.
  • Artists of the Wall, a community mural-painting festival at the Farwell Avenue pier, has run for more than twenty years.

Thinking about buying or selling in Rogers Park?

I'm Megan Sullivan with Compass. Vintage condo buildings up here range from beautifully run to barely holding on. I'll help you read the reserves, the meeting minutes and the special assessment history so you know which one you're buying into.

Overview for Rogers Park, IL

54,388 people live in Rogers Park, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $38,964. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,388

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$38,964

Average individual Income

Around Rogers Park, IL

There's plenty to do around Rogers Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Biker's Paradise
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wild Onion Market, Super Mercado Carreta, and La Puerta Negra.

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Dining 0.17 miles 22 reviews 4.2/5 stars
Dining 0.26 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
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Dining · $ 0.47 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
Dining 0.49 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.59 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rogers Park, IL

Rogers Park has 25,978 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rogers Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 54,388 people call Rogers Park home. The population density is 32,301 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

54,388

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38 years

Median Age

48 / 52%

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2

Average Household Size

$38,964

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Schools in Rogers Park, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby Rogers Park. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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