Living In Edison Park

Edison Park might be small in population and land area relative to other Chicago neighborhoods, but it is big in resources. Edison has an annual median income that is almost double Chicago’s at $105,233. It is one of the most livable neighborhoods in Chicago today and is #9 of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods.

The neighborhood is just within the city limits. It takes around 22 minutes to travel by car, the 15.3-mile distance from The City Loop — the seat of government, main business district, and official downtown of Chicago.

Edison Park is known for its great parks and great restaurants. It is the best for all citizens of all ages. It’s a quiet area known for its quiet, clean laid back lifestyle within the city. Edison Park is one of the best places for families in Chicago.

There are plenty of community events held here, like the Annual Irish Sunday Funday, Edison Park Restaurant Week, and Edison Park Fest.

When you’re ready to spend some time in the city, you can just hop on the nearby Metra at Edison Park Train Station. And with its proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, it’s easy to get away for family vacations, too!

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Located in Cook County, Illinois, Edison Park neighborhood is community area no. 9 in Chicago’s 77 designated community areas. Edison Park lies in the far northwest corner of Chicago, a little more than a mile west of the Chicago IL River, ending a Metra commuter line. It is situated between the Des Plaines River and the Chicago River, serving as a local watershed divide.

Its area covers 1.17 square miles or 3.03 square kilometers and is part of zip code 60631.

It is just west of Niles, north of Norwood park, and east of Park Ridge.

Population

As of 2020, Edison Park had a population 0f 11,525, distributed among 4,733 households, with an average household size of 2.4. This translates to a population density of 9,900 individuals per square mile or 3,800 per square kilometers. Its population has remained relatively stable, growing by 3% since 2010, and by 1.7% since 2000.

The original settlers were of german ancestry. Today it’s composed of mostly Whites (83.2%), Edison Park is also home to Hispanics or Latinos (10.2%), Asians (3.5%), those from other or multiple races (2.9%), and African Americans (0.4%). Around three-quarters of its current population have Irish ancestry.

Crime Rate

As of 2020, with an estimated 907 per 100,000 people total crime record, Edison Park’s total crime rate is 61% below the U.S. national average of 2,346 per 100,000 people. With an estimated 720 per 100,000 people property crime record, Edison Park’s property crime rate is 63% below the national average of 1,958.

With an estimated 157 per 100,000 people violent crime record, Edison Park’s violent crime rate is 53% below the national average of 388. In other words, Edison Park is a safe neighborhood. In fact, AreaVibes assigns it a livability score of 82, which is considered as exceptional livability.

Locals rate Edison Park high for sidewalks (98%), being dog-friendly (97%), having well-lit streets (91%), and being walkable to grocery stores (90%). They rate it mid-low for wildlife (40%), friendly neighbors (54%), and they’re planning to stay here for at least five years (57%).

Real Estate

Most residents in Edison Park (80.9%) own their homes, with two-thirds of the population living in single-family detached houses (67.3%) and 12% living in 5-to-9-unit housing types like apartments. The median number of rooms (including living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens, in addition to bedrooms) is 6.3, with the median year built-in 1955.

Schools

There are 150 public schools in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area that can serve Edison Park neighborhood Children, with six A+-rated schools listed below:

There are 156 private schools in the Chicago, Illinois metropolitan area that can serve Edison Park neighborhood residents, with seven A+-rated schools listed below:

Things to Do in Edison Park

Saol Academy of Irish Dance– Start your Irish Dancing journey by signing up for classes at 

Olympia Park– play a game of basketball to get your heart pumping, join a volleyball league to make friends, or show off your artistic side at an Arts & Crafts event.

Brooks Park– If your kids are full of energy, bring them to the playground where they can explore and play.

Allure De Vie Salon & Day Spa– What could be better than a day of relaxation at the spa? Unwind with a Detoxifying Seaweed Body Wrap, Deep Tissue Massage, and an Ultimate Hydration Facial

Café Touché Elegant French dining is now available here, with menu items such as Baked Brie or Poulet & Frites. Don’t forget to order a glass of refreshing Sparkling Rose!

Snappy Dog– Test out different hot dogs like the Cheese Dog, Chicago Hot Dog, or Corn Dog at

Edison Park Inn– If you’re looking for a place to snack and play some pool, look no further than your neighborhood favorite. They’ve got plenty of delicious finger foods like buffalo chicken fingers or Caribbean burgers.

Elliott’s Seafood Grille & Chop House– Get seafood favorites and steakhouse classics like a Porterhouse Steak, Chilean Sea Bass, or Surf & Turf here!

Soup & Scoops– Our Daily Soup Menu has a hot or cold soup to fit your every mood, so come try one today! You can even wash it down with a delicious Cookie Dough Milkshake.

Events and Festivals

For 2022, Edison Park Chamber of Commerce has several events lined up: On the Rocks and Rolled (February 6), Irish Sunday Funday (March 6), Edison Park Goes Bald for Baldrick (March 27), Sip and Stroll Wine Walk (May 15), Edison Park Fest (August 12 to 14), Restaurant Week (September 25 to October 2), Sip and Stroll Wine Walk (October 2), Trunk or Treat (October 27), Monster Smashed Pub Crawl (October 28), Santa Express (December 3), and Ugly Christmas Sweater Pub Crawl (December 9).

The Edison Park Fest is now in its 50th year. It began as a sidewalk sale on Northwest Highway in 1972 and has since grown into one of the most popular street festivals in Chicago, Illinois. This annual fundraiser attracts around 20,000 attendees throughout the weekend in the neighborhood. Funds raised are used for community beautification and development projects, free community programs, and the Chamber of Commerce operations.

The area is known for its wide selection of restaurants. You will find fun, family-friendly restaurants with some amazingly good food.

Since 1938, the Edison Park Community Council of residents have worked together to improve and promote their neighborhoods. They focus on jointly addressing civil and social welfare issues to make Edison Park a consistently desirable place to live for families. Its consistently rated as one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago.

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