Rogers Park is Chicago community area 1, a 1.8-square-mile area on the Far North Side, about 9 miles from the Loop. It runs along the lake at the city’s north edge, and Loyola University’s lakefront campus sits at its southern end. Most homes here are condo units in courtyard and vintage buildings, many a short walk from a beach or the Red Line.
Also known as or includes: East Rogers Park.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Rogers Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Rogers Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 1 |
| Part of the city | Far North Side |
| Size | 1.8 square miles |
| Borders | Edgewater, West Ridge |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 11,728 |
| Houses and townhouses | 1,398 (12%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 1,006 (9%) |
| Condo units | 7,765 (66%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 4 (Red, Purple, and Yellow) |
| City Council wards | 49th, 40th Wards |
Homes you will find in Rogers Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 11,728 parcels in Rogers Park. 12% are houses or townhouses, 9% are buildings with two to six units, and 66% are condo units. There are also 574 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
4 CTA ‘L’ stations are inside Rogers Park’s boundary: Howard (Red, Purple, and Yellow lines, accessible), Jarvis (Red Line), Loyola (Red Line, accessible), and Morse (Red Line).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 23 parks inside Rogers Park: Columbia Beach, Dubkin Park, Fargo Beach, Goldberg Park, Griffin Beach, Hartigan Beach, Howard Beach, Juneway Terrace Beach, Langdon Park, Lazarus Park, Leone Beach, Loyola Park, Matanky Park, North Shore Beach, Paschen Park, Pottawattomie Park, Prinz Beach, Rogers Beach, Schreiber Park, Touhy Park, Triangle Park, Harold Washington Memorial Park, and Willye White Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Rogers Park branch here.
City Council wards
Rogers Park is split among 2 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 49th Ward (about 93%), with the rest in the 40th (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
Rogers Park borders Edgewater and West Ridge. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Rogers Park mostly houses or condos?
Mostly condos: 66% of its parcels are condo units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Rogers Park?
Yes. Rogers Park has 4 CTA ‘L’ stations on the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines.
What ward is Rogers Park in?
It is split among the 49th and 40th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Rogers Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Rogers 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, “Rogers Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/rogers-park/.