Wrigleyville

Wrigleyville is a few square blocks wrapped around a 1914 ballpark, and the ballpark sets the schedule. On game days Clark Street is a street party and the rooftops are full. On off days it's a surprisingly ordinary Lakeview neighborhood of brick walk-ups, with the Red Line at the door.
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What is it like to live in Wrigleyville, Chicago?

Honest answer: it depends on the Cubs schedule. With 81 home games plus summer concerts, the blocks around Clark and Addison fill with fans, music and traffic on a regular basis. People who live here plan around it or join in. The rest of the time you have the same things the rest of Lakeview has: restaurants, coffee, live music at Metro, and a quick trip to the lakefront or the Southport Corridor.

What kinds of homes are in Wrigleyville?

Low-rise brick buildings: vintage walk-up condos, two-flats and three-flats, a few single-family homes and newer condo buildings. Some buildings across from the ballpark have rooftop bleachers. Parking is tight, and street parking rules change on game days, so a deeded space is worth real money here.

How do you get around?

The CTA Red Line stops at Addison, steps from the ballpark. Buses run on Clark, Addison and Halsted. Most people who live here don't drive on game days, and you'll understand why after one try.

Wrigleyville fun facts

  • Wrigley Field opened on April 23, 1914, as Weeghman Park. It took the Wrigley name in 1926.
  • The ivy and the hand-turned scoreboard both date to 1937.
  • The ballpark didn't host a night game until August 1988.
  • It became a National Historic Landmark in 2020.
  • Metro, the music venue on Clark Street, opened in 1982 in a building from 1927.
  • Wrigleyville is part of Lakeview. Its usual borders are Grace, Cornelia, Wilton and Racine.

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Overview for Wrigleyville, IL

5,630 people live in Wrigleyville, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $85,899. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,630

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

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

$85,899

Average individual Income

Around Wrigleyville, IL

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

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Stages Music Hall.

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Demographics and Employment Data for Wrigleyville, IL

Wrigleyville has 2,794 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Wrigleyville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,630 people call Wrigleyville home. The population density is 26,980 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,630

Total Population

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

33 years

Median Age

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2

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$85,899

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Schools in Wrigleyville, IL

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