Located on the city’s North Side—ten miles NW of the Loop—Jefferson Park’s highly sought real estate is one of the most attractive aspects of this Chicago neighborhood. This is one of Chicago’s oldest and most culturally diverse areas. Best known originally as a transportation hub in the city’s northwest side, Jefferson Park has earned its nickname as the Gateway to Chicago. Offering some of the city’s best in entertainment and dining, Jefferson Park has earned its reputation as being a neighborhood with plenty to do as well. Jefferson Park attracts both young residents and families alike. Chicago parks and festivals attract many locals as well as tourists to the Jefferson Park community. Local nightlife includes a selection of bars, lounges, restaurants, and community activities. Residents also have access to other city neighborhoods through the CTA, Metra Rail, and the Pace Bus. Jefferson Park prides itself on being one of Chicago’s most popular neighborhoods. For public transportation, Metra trains give residents plenty of commute options to downtown Chicago as well as surrounding Chicago suburbs. The CTA Blue Line Station is conveniently located within Jefferson Park and connects to other CTA Trains and is a direct route to O’Hare International Airport. Numerous public bus lines connect Jefferson Park to all areas of the city and suburbs. Jeff Fest is the annual festival for the community of Jefferson Park. Like many Chicago neighborhoods, Jeff Fest is the yearly summer celebration of the community, local businesses, and living in the area and includes live music, entertainment, local food vendors, and plenty of crafts and items for sale. Are you ready to buy or sell a property in the Jefferson Park neighborhood? Contact Baird & Warner to start your real estate transaction today.
27,252 people live in Jefferson Park, where the median age is 42 and the average individual income is $39,838. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Jefferson Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Urban Morning Cozy Cafe, Born and Braised, and Sauganash Trail.
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| Dining | 4.74 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.32 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.89 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.66 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.57 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.27 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Jefferson Park has 10,773 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Jefferson Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,252 people call Jefferson Park home. The population density is 13,878.83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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