Lincoln Square is one of Chicago’s top real estate locations and is often described as “European” because of its architecture, zoning, and home sizes. Today—thanks to having experienced a large-scale rehabilitation boom—the Lincoln Square community is one of the city’s most desirable places to live. The community boasts a friendly atmosphere and eclectic cultural scene. Lincoln Square is located on the north side of Chicago and encompasses the smaller neighborhoods of Ravenswood Gardens, Ravenswood Manor, Bowmanville, and Budlong Woods. The CTA Brown Line and the Metra Union Pacific North line stations are easily accessible with multiple stops in Lincoln Square. Multiple CTA bus routes also pass through the neighborhood. Mayfest Chicago fills the streets of Lincoln and Leland Avenues in the first week of June. The German festival features great German food, beer and a crowning of the Mayfest Queen. This German American Festival is filled with German cakes, folk dancers, beer, wine, and live music.
42,338 people live in Lincoln Square, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $56,193. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lincoln Square, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunflour Bakery and Cafe, Paleteria y Neveria Tamarindo Loco, and Evolution Dojo.
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| Dining | 2.33 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.16 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.2 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.46 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.37 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.45 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.24 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.6 miles | 42 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.37 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Lincoln Square has 19,015 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lincoln Square do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,338 people call Lincoln Square home. The population density is 22,184.372 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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