Lincoln Park is Chicago community area 7, a 3.2-square-mile area on the North Side, about 3 miles from the Loop. Named for the lakefront park on its east side, Lincoln Park includes DePaul University’s main campus and the Old Town Triangle and Sheffield blocks. Most parcels are condo units, though the area also has a large stock of greystones, rowhouses and single-family homes.
Also known as or includes: Old Town Triangle, Sheffield, Wrightwood Neighbors, DePaul.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Lincoln Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Lincoln Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 7 |
| Part of the city | North Side |
| Size | 3.2 square miles |
| Borders | Lake View, Logan Square, Near North Side, North Center, West Town |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 27,484 |
| Houses and townhouses | 4,380 (16%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 1,966 (7%) |
| Condo units | 18,619 (68%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 2 (Red, Brown, and Purple) |
| City Council wards | 43rd, 32nd, 2nd Wards |
Homes you will find in Lincoln Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 27,484 parcels in Lincoln Park. 16% are houses or townhouses, 7% are buildings with two to six units, and 68% are condo units. There are also 388 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
This is a condo market. Most first-time buyers here will be buying a unit, so the building matters as much as the unit: the lender will review the association’s budget, reserves and owner-occupancy, and some loans need the building to be approved. Read our post on Fannie Mae’s new condo rules before you make an offer, and ask for the association’s budget and recent minutes during attorney review.
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
2 CTA ‘L’ stations are inside Lincoln Park’s boundary: Armitage (Brown and Purple lines, accessible) and Fullerton (Red, Brown, and Purple lines, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 14 parks inside Lincoln Park: Adams Park, Bauler Park, Clover Park, Clybourn Park, Jonquil Park, the lakefront Lincoln Park, Noethling Park, Oz Park, Park West Park, Privet Park, Schaefer Park, Supera Park, Trebes Park, and Wrightwood Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Lincoln Park branch here.
City Council wards
Lincoln Park is split among 3 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 43rd Ward (about 67%), with the rest in the 32nd (23%) and the 2nd (11%). 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
Lincoln Park borders Lake View, Logan Square, Near North Side, North Center, and West Town. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Lincoln Park mostly houses or condos?
Mostly condos: 68% of its parcels are condo units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Lincoln Park?
Yes. Lincoln Park has 2 CTA ‘L’ stations on the Red, Brown, and Purple lines.
What ward is Lincoln Park in?
It is split among the 43rd, 32nd, and 2nd Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Lincoln Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Lincoln 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, “Lincoln Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/lincoln-park/.