About Rogers Park
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $94,300 to $885,000
Closed Prices: $65,000 to $835,000
Median Sale Price: $209,450
Average $ per sq ft: $216
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $290, $0 to $803/mo
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1885 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 1 to 4000 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 0 to 6 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms
Around Rogers Park
A majority of the homes within Rogers Park are either in the single-family and condominium style. Single-family homes in the belly of Rogers Park tend to be bungalows, while condos range from historic renovations to new construction along the highly coveted lakefront. Elegant estates with plenty of space can also be found in the area. Due to Rogers Park's size, one can be close to the action happening along the coast or live farther west for a bit more peace and quiet. The Red Line train runs through the east side of the neighborhood while the Metra is more easily accessed from the west end.
Rogers Park is one of the most affordable neighborhoods on the North Side, with a median home price comparable to what you'll find in West Ridge. With a wide variety of price ranges and home types, including everything from expansive single-family homes to economical one-bedroom condominium units, Rogers Park's barrier to entry is relatively low.
With a diverse array of restaurants available in Rogers Park, any foodie’s appetite can be satisfied. For breakfast, Heartland Cafe is a Rogers Park institution offering tasty vegetarian options and a colorful outdoor patio. Meat-eaters with a taste for creative fusions should check out bopNgrill for lunch. This restaurant’s Korean-inspired burgers are bursting with flavor and its kimchi fries are equally famous. For dinner, sit down for an authentic Peruvian meal at Taste of Peru. Don’t let its modest location in a strip mall fool you — this eatery is nationally recognized for its lomo saltado and arroz con mariscos.
Rogers Park's affordability and proximity to Loyola University lend it a creative vibe that complements the long-standing residents who have been in the neighborhood for generations. The neighborhood's unrelenting dynamism does not allow for an easy classification of its residents, making it an easy place to call home for many. The Loyola University campus is located in the neighborhood’s southeast corner, where you’ll see academic facilities and event spaces with interesting architecture.
The creative community at Rogers Park cultivates a dynamic scene for all kinds of performance. You’ll find a variety of theaters throughout the neighborhood hosting live music, comedy, and drama on the weekend. For bar hopping, there are plenty of pubs along Sheridan Avenue, Clark Street, and Morse Avenue that are popular with locals.
Rogers Park is home to several beaches along the Lake Michigan coast, where residents can start up a volleyball game with friends or relax in the sun with a book. The neighborhood also contains plenty of green spaces and parks — shoot some hoops at Pottawattomie Park or hit the tennis courts at Touhy Park. Thrifters and collectors will find a variety of shops throughout the neighborhood selling oddities and bargains.
The Red Line cuts through the center of the neighborhood, running north to nearby Evanston, or carrying you south towards your Downtown office and beyond. For a quicker commute, the neighborhood's namesake Metra station will take you to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop in about a half hour. Bus routes running north/south are located along Sheridan Road and Clark Street, while you can travel east/west along Howard Street, Lunt Avenue, Morse Avenue, Pratt Boulevard, and Devon Avenue. The multitude of public transportation options makes navigating the surrounding areas a breeze, limiting the need for a car. Though, should driving be more your style, parking is plentiful enough in this area and you should be safe from too much congestion during rush hour.
Locals Love
- An authentically welcoming atmosphere
- Beach access
- Easy Red Line access
- Incredible range of cuisines
- Thought of as a hidden gem
Locals Don't Love
- Lack of parking
- Distance from downtown
- Not very walkable
Neighborhood Reviews
4 ReviewsGreat place.
Incredibly Quaint
Hidden Gem
good vibes, great prices
buyers and sellers in this neighborhood.