The Lincoln Square & Albany Park area covers 5 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: North Center, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, North Park and Irving Park. It includes popular neighborhoods such as Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, North Center, Albany Park and Irving Park.
This is one of Are You Chi’s 12 regions, a way to browse the city by the names people actually use. It is not an official City of Chicago division; the official units are the 77 community areas.
Community areas and neighborhoods in this area
| Community area | Popular neighborhoods | Best-of guides |
|---|---|---|
| North Center (#5) | Northcenter, Roscoe Village, St. Ben’s, Hamlin Park | Best of North Center, Best of Roscoe Village |
| Lincoln Square (#4) | Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Ravenswood Gardens, Bowmanville, Budlong Woods | Best of Lincoln Square |
| Albany Park (#14) | Albany Park, Mayfair, North Mayfair, Ravenswood Manor | — |
| North Park (#13) | North Park, Hollywood Park, River’s Edge, Brynford Park, Sauganash Woods | — |
| Irving Park (#16) | Irving Park, Old Irving Park (Grayland), Kilbourn Park, Merchant Park, The Villa, West Walker | — |
Best of the Lincoln Square & Albany Park area
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Lincoln Square & Albany Park area?
Popular neighborhoods here include Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Roscoe Village, North Center, Albany Park and Irving Park. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Lincoln Square & Albany Park area?
5: North Center, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, North Park and Irving Park.
Is this an official Chicago region?
No. Are You Chi groups the 77 official community areas into 12 regions named after well-known neighborhoods. For the City’s own units, see the community areas guide.
Nearby areas
Related guides
Sources
- Community areas of Chicago (Wikipedia)
- Neighborhood names come from each linked community area guide, which lists its own sources.
Last updated: October 31, 2026