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Near North Side

City in Illinois, United States

Overview

Near North Side is one of Chicago's most iconic and diverse districts, blending historic character, luxury high-rises, premier shopping, and lively nightlife. This area encompasses cultural landmarks, stunning lakefront views, and distinctive neighborhoods, making it a hub for both residents and visitors.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
80,484
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.90°, -87.63°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
66
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,930
Local Cost
$2,930
Local Income
$5,600
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
317 Mbps
Upload
162 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
381
Coworking
4
Cafes
155
Nightlife
153
Parks
69
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MDW
Distance
16 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 73 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 93/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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