Norwood Park is Chicago community area 10, a 4.4-square-mile area on the Far North Side, about 12 miles from the Loop. Norwood Park sits on the Northwest Side between Edison Park and Jefferson Park and includes the Oriole Park and Union Ridge blocks. Three out of four parcels are single-family homes, many of them bungalows, ranches and Cape Cods.
Also known as or includes: Oriole Park, Union Ridge.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Norwood Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Norwood Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 10 |
| Part of the city | Far North Side |
| Size | 4.4 square miles |
| Borders | Edison Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, O’Hare |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 14,223 |
| Houses and townhouses | 11,108 (78%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 766 (5%) |
| Condo units | 1,323 (9%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 1 (Blue) |
| City Council wards | 41st, 45th, 39th Wards |
Homes you will find in Norwood Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 14,223 parcels in Norwood Park. 78% are houses or townhouses, 5% are buildings with two to six units, and 9% are condo units. There are also 71 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
This is mostly a single-family market. Houses here can be bought with any of the common first-time buyer loans, and there is no condo association approval to clear. Budget for upkeep that a condo owner shares with neighbors, such as the roof, furnace and sewer line, and get a full inspection during the inspection period.
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
One CTA ‘L’ station is inside Norwood Park’s boundary: Harlem (Blue Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 6 parks inside Norwood Park: Indian Road Park, Norwood Park, Oriole Park, Pleasant Point Park, Rosedale Park, and Summerdale Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Oriole Park branch and the Roden branch here.
City Council wards
Norwood Park is split among 3 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 41st Ward (about 83%), with the rest in the 45th (11%) and the 39th (6%). 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
Norwood Park borders Edison Park, Forest Glen, Jefferson Park, and O’Hare. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Norwood Park mostly houses or condos?
Mostly houses: 78% of its parcels are houses or townhouses. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Norwood Park?
Yes. Norwood Park has 1 CTA ‘L’ station on the Blue line.
What ward is Norwood Park in?
It is split among the 41st, 45th, and 39th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Norwood Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Norwood 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, “Norwood Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/norwood-park/.