Population 87,666 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake View
Household size in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.89 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.87 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Lake View is a place of small households, averaging 1.87 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Few Chicago neighborhoods have smaller households: only 13 of 135.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Lake View is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, mirroring the country. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only ten are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Lake View: 2.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake View
Renters in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.0% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Lake View rent: 63.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Lake View than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Chicago area. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Lake View is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,205 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,341 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,590 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,985 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$781 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in Lake View runs $1,985 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $781 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake View
Bachelor's degrees in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 82.7% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 84.8% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Lake View is highly educated: just over eight in ten adults 25 and older (84.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a higher share of college graduates: only six of 135.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.6% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Lake View: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Few Chicago neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates: only three of 135.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake View
| Period | Lake View | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Lake View has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake View compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View | 1.87 | 33.0 | 2.6% | 63.4% | 6.9% | 1963 | $1,985 | 84.8% | 98.4% | 3.1% |
| Pine Grove | 1.57 | 36.6 | 3.7% | 58.5% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,862 | 75.4% | 96.5% | 4.1% |
| Hamlin Park | 2.51 | 33.8 | 4.6% | 37.1% | 7.6% | 1956 | $1,994 | 81.2% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.99 | 32.7 | 2.6% | 55.2% | 9.5% | 1971 | $2,253 | 86.8% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| Roscoe Village | 2.45 | 33.2 | 5.0% | 49.7% | 10.6% | 1945 | $1,954 | 81.9% | 98.0% | 4.1% |
| Bricktown | 2.42 | 34.3 | 5.5% | 42.1% | 8.7% | 1963 | $1,901 | 81.7% | 97.6% | 3.3% |
| Uptown | 1.70 | 37.1 | 5.2% | 70.1% | 10.3% | 1949 | $1,390 | 64.6% | 93.3% | 5.2% |
| Cuyler | 2.23 | 38.3 | 3.4% | 47.6% | 11.4% | 1942 | $1,795 | 80.8% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| North Center | 2.58 | 37.7 | 3.8% | 39.3% | 8.6% | 1964 | $1,825 | 78.4% | 96.5% | 3.7% |
| Asia on Argyle | 1.66 | 41.4 | 5.7% | 72.3% | 8.8% | 1953 | $1,332 | 55.3% | 92.0% | 4.7% |
| Belgravia Terrace | 2.04 | 34.4 | 2.7% | 55.3% | 8.8% | 1971 | $2,443 | 89.2% | 98.6% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake View. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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