Chicago provides entertainment from morning till night with attractions, cultural venues, restaurants, nightclubs, museums, shopping, beaches, the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, and a long list of annual festivals. In Lincoln Park, you have the benefit of living in a prime location plus convenient access to these points of interest as well as area schools and businesses.
Reputation
Lincoln Park is considered an upscale location. It is an affluent area with a long and established history, ornate homes, and impressive high rise condominiums bordered by the beauty of Lake Michigan. As a place to live, statistics show that a significant percentage of Lincoln Park residents are married couples with children.
The neighborhood has a reputation as a go-to destination for visitors to Chicago as well as a popular area for well-to-do residents, travelers and those in the city on business. Lincoln Park has its own Chamber of Commerce that supports and encourages the growth of the neighborhood through new business, housing, and community events.
Hot Spots
Lincoln Park is a resident's dream when it comes to places to go and things to do and see. For cultural outings, the Apollo Theater and Steppenwolf Theatre Company are located in the Lincoln Park theater district providing year-round performances. Lincoln Park Zoo is a leader in supporting animal conservation and the perfect place for families to visit, and learn, about wildlife.
Lincoln Park Conservatory features a relaxing botanical garden, and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum has a colorful butterfly garden as well as exhibits and programs. Chicago is all about the blues and the Lincoln Park neighborhood is a haven for live music at Lincoln Hall, blues clubs such as Kingston Mines and B.L.U.E.S., casual cafes and fine dining venues.
Convenience
Nestled along Lake Michigan, residents are just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, nightlife and attractions. Lincoln Park is accessible by car, taxi and public transit. During the summer, water taxis also make their way along scenic Lake Michigan. While many residents choose to walk the Lincoln Park neighborhood, others choose to use bicycling as a convenient and inexpensive mode of transportation.
Safety
From January 2014 to June 2015, the annual report for Lincoln Park shows less than 100 reported violent crimes and an average of 150 property crimes per month for 2015. Property crimes per 1,000 people living in Chicago rate 4.65 versus 2.21 nationally. The violent crime rate is 4.35 per 1,000 versus 2.29 nationally. Current figures show Chicago is 11 percent safer than other U.S. cities.
Types Of Homes
Where location is a prime focus in a city as diverse as Chicago and commuting options are important, Lincoln Park is a premier location that puts residents near the pulse of city transportation. In the Lincoln Park area,
lofts and
condominiums are a popular choice from one-bedroom, one-bath to larger 4-bedroom, 5-bath homes. With its historic past, residents who prefer a single-family home can find a touch of charm and elegance in a cozy
bungalow.
