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Years ago, this region was an industrial area, and then it became a warehouse district.

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MLS #: 11925721

$6,000,000

4 bd 6 ba 4,029 Sq.Ft. For Sale

401 N Wabash Avenue Unit: 86A, Chicago, IL 60611

MLS®: 11925721

MLS #: 12495201

$3,900,000

19,250 Sq.Ft. For Sale

737 N LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60654

MLS®: 12495201

MLS #: 12459068

$3,800,000

3 bd 4 ba 4,165 Sq.Ft. For Sale

55 E Erie Street Unit: 5201, Chicago, IL 60611

MLS®: 12459068

MLS #: 12523894

$3,800,000

3 bd 4 ba 3,240 Sq.Ft. For Sale

14 W Superior Street Unit: 6502, Chicago, IL 60654

MLS®: 12523894

MLS #: 12541693

$3,750,000

6 bd 9 ba For Sale

446 W Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60654

MLS®: 12541693

MLS #: 12508370

$3,695,000

3 bd 5 ba 3,948 Sq.Ft. For Sale

401 N Wabash Avenue Unit: 48A, Chicago, IL 60611

MLS®: 12508370

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Welcome to River North

You will love the river north area of Chicago!

Chicago has a number of fun and diverse neighborhoods to visit and in which you can live. Whether you are renting or buying, you will find that the River North area of the city has quite a bit to offer. Years ago, this region was an industrial area, and then it became a warehouse district. In the 1970s, the warehouses started to close down, and this left quite a few large and empty buildings in the area. These buildings had large spaces for lofts and studios, and this created a place for many artistic types, including painters and writers, to live.

Over the course of the last three or four decades, things in the area have been changing and evolving. The buildings are much nicer than they were back in the 70s for starters! The area is now one of the top places to live in the city, a veritable cultural hub that caters to the artistic crowd. Whether you are an artist or a writer, or you simply enjoy the artistic lifestyle, you are going to find plenty to love here. Even tourists make their way to River North to see what it offers, and art is available in large doses here!

You can also find some of the nicest luxury condo buildings in River North. Some noted buildings are, The Fordham at 25 E. Superior, The Pinnacle at 21 E. Huron and 55 E. Erie to name a few buildings that are 1 block to world-class shopping on the Magnificent Mile, dining at some of downtown Chicago’s finest restaurants, or strolling along the lake.

Art Lovers Appreciate the River North Area

One of the things that many love about the area is that it is home to one of the largest collections of art galleries in the United States. The only other city that has more would be New York. Those who live in the area will be able to find quite a few different types of galleries as well including contemporary and modern art, classical art, sculptures, and more.

Some of the area’s most popular galleries include the Alan Koppel Gallery, the ZG Gallery, and the Maya-Polsky Gallery. No matter the type of art you love, there is a good chance that you will be able to find a gallery that suits you. In addition, if you happen to be an artist who is living in or thinking about moving to the area, you will be able to find some great art supply shops in the neighborhood.

Places to Dine

While art is great, you also have to have some places to grab a bite to eat when you are out with friends and family. You will find that you have a host of different choices when you are in River North. Quartino is a popular place that serves Italian. Those who are looking for some steak and seafood should head to Joe’s Prime Steak & Stone Crab.

A Great Place to Live or Visit

Whether you are going to live in the area or you are just going to visit, you will find plenty to enjoy. They are able to offer antique stores, boutique shops, grocery stores, and more. It is a great place to get out for a walk and experience the city.

Where is River North?

You will find River North in the North Loop. It is west of Michigan Ave. and south of Chicago Ave. The Chicago River actually serves as the boundary to the west and south.

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Overview for River North, IL

26,528 people live in River North, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $140,341. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,528

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

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

$140,341

Average individual Income

Around River North, IL

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

97

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

84

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Loud Mouth Food Bikes, Mp Mall, and High Bridge Pilates.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Loud Mouth Food Bikes page on Yelp Search 324 Leavitt St on Google Maps	Dining	2.56 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mp Mall page on Yelp Search 3973 W Madison St on Google Maps	Shopping	4.78 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the High Bridge Pilates page on Yelp Search 3722 North Ashland Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.36 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Train Moment page on Yelp Search 167 N Desplaines St on Google Maps	Active	0.75 miles	63 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Be Fit By Sarah page on Yelp Search 500 W Superior on Google Maps	Active	0.52 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ina page on Yelp Search 308 W Erie St on Google Maps	Active	0.2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Color Me Maria page on Yelp Search 1416 W Fullerton Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.79 miles	54 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the KP Hair Color page on Yelp Search 3005 North Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	3.12 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SkinQ Facials & Waxing - Roscoe Village page on Yelp Search 3519 N Lincoln Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.21 miles	28 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SpaDerma page on Yelp Search 1636 W Division St on Google Maps	Beauty	2 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Makeup My Day page on Yelp	Beauty	1 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eric David Hair & Beauty page on Yelp Search 2860 N Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.96 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wild Willow Salon page on Yelp Search 1501 N Sedgwick St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.21 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Joanna B Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	4.09 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair by Galina page on Yelp Search 1101 W Randolph on Google Maps	Beauty	1.24 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the West Loop Tattoo Collective page on Yelp Search 1023 W Jackson Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.42 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 7th29Barbershop page on Yelp Search 30 N Michigan Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.78 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for River North, IL

Population Households Employment

River North has 17,435 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in River North do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,528 people call River North home. The population density is 63,180.783 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,528

Total Population

High

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

36

Median Age

49.05 / 50.95%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

17,435

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$140,341

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in River North, IL

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The following schools are within or nearby River North. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Welcome to River North

You will love the river north area of Chicago!