Humboldt Park is Chicago community area 23, a 3.6-square-mile area on the West Side, about 5 miles from the Loop. Humboldt Park is named for the large park at its east end, and it includes the Paseo Boricua business district on Division Street. Two-flats and small apartment buildings are the most common home type here.
Also known as or includes: Paseo Boricua.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Humboldt Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Humboldt Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 23 |
| Part of the city | West Side |
| Size | 3.6 square miles |
| Borders | Austin, East Garfield Park, Hermosa, Logan Square, West Garfield Park, West Town |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 12,205 |
| Houses and townhouses | 3,575 (29%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 4,788 (39%) |
| Condo units | 340 (3%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | None |
| City Council wards | 37th, 27th, 26th, 36th, 28th Wards |
Homes you will find in Humboldt Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 12,205 parcels in Humboldt Park. 29% are houses or townhouses, 39% are buildings with two to six units, and 3% are condo units. There are also 142 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
Two-flats and small apartment buildings are the largest home type here. An FHA loan can finance a building with two to four units if you live in one of them, and the rent from the other units can help you qualify. See buying a Chicago two-flat with an FHA loan. Buildings with five or six units need a commercial loan.
HomeGrown grants can be used for one- and two-unit homes, condos and townhomes, and the grant amount depends on income and on where in the city the home is. IHDAccess Home is available statewide. Compare the two on our side-by-side page.
Getting around
No CTA ‘L’ station sits inside Humboldt Park’s boundary. Most trips start on a CTA bus or by car, and the nearest ‘L’ or Metra station is in a neighboring area. If you will commute downtown, time the trip from the homes you are considering before you make an offer.
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 15 parks inside Humboldt Park: Augusta Park, Beilfuss Park, Central Park, Grand Park, Greenbaum Park, Harding Park, Humboldt Park, Kedvale Park, Kells Park, Keystone Park, Linden Park, Ohio & Harding Park, Orr Park, Simons Park, and Snapping Turtle Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Richard M. Daley branch, the Humboldt Park branch, and the North Pulaski branch here.
City Council wards
Humboldt Park is split among 5 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 37th Ward (about 28%), with the rest in the 27th (28%), the 26th (27%), the 36th (11%), and the 28th (7%). Ward lines do not follow community area lines, so check an exact address with the City’s ward lookup before you contact an alderperson’s office about zoning, permits or city services.
Neighboring community areas
Humboldt Park borders Austin, East Garfield Park, Hermosa, Logan Square, West Garfield Park, and West Town. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Humboldt Park mostly houses or condos?
Mostly two-flats and small apartment buildings: 39% of its parcels are buildings with two to six units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Humboldt Park?
No. No CTA ‘L’ station is inside Humboldt Park’s boundary; residents rely on buses, Metra or stations in nearby areas.
What ward is Humboldt Park in?
It is split among the 37th, 27th, 26th, 36th, and 28th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Humboldt Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Humboldt Park can qualify if the buyer and the property meet its rules. The grant amount depends on household income and the home’s location. See our HomeGrown guide for the current rules.
Sources
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Boundaries – Community Areas
- Cook County Assessor, Parcel Universe (tax year 2026)
- City of Chicago Data Portal, CTA ‘L’ stops
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Park District park facilities
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Public Library locations
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Ward boundaries (2023–)
Boundaries, size and neighbors are measured from the City’s official community area boundary. ‘L’ stations, parks and libraries are placed inside the boundary by their coordinates; ward shares are approximate shares of land area. Parcel counts are from the Assessor’s tax year 2026 file, counted October 4, 2026. Houses include townhouses; condo units are counted one parcel per unit.
Cite this page: Chicago First Time Home Buyer, “Humboldt Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/humboldt-park/.