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North Center
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
North Center is a welcoming, lively district on Chicago's North Side known for its residential charm, excellent local restaurants, and plentiful parks. Blending urban convenience with a close-knit community feel, it's favored by families, young professionals, and anyone seeking a quieter side of city living. Its proximity to public transit and local breweries makes it a standout for both day-to-day life and weekend adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.95°, -87.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,220
Local Cost
$2,370
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
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
329 Mbps
Upload
114 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
140
Coworking
1
Cafes
43
Nightlife
65
Parks
31
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2247.0
Airport
ORD
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 159 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.
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