Moving Guides|Illinois|Chicago|Neighborhoods|North Center
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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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North Center Neighborhood Overview

Martyrs' To Malt Row: Strollers Rule

41of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: Montrose Avenue North, Diversey Parkway South, Ravenswood Avenue East, North Branch of the Chicago River West

📌Best known for: Breweries on every corner, and dads in softball jerseys

👕You can spot a North Center local by: Craft brew stroller, soccer jersey, dog that knows breweries

👍Locals live here because: Backyard space is elite, strong schools, and beer within stroller distance

👎The downsides are: Baseball traffic, property taxes, and neighbors who monologue about breweries

✨The vibe around North Center is: Family-friendly, brewery-soaked, chill energy

Beer nerds, stroller warriors, weekend softball legends

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Moving to North Center - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare North Center against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.