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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Rogers Park Neighborhood Overview

Beaches, Zines, Co-ops, And Howard Stop

21of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Howard Street to the North with Evanston beyond, Devon Avenue South, Lake Michigan shoreline East, Ridge Boulevard West, wrapping Loyola Park and Leone Beach

📌Widely recognized as the place for: sunrise swims, basement theaters, and glorious dive coffee all around

👕You can spot a Rogers Park local by: sand-dusted sandals in December and three languages being spoken among friends

👍Locals live here because: rent stays humane, beaches glitter, the Red Line rocks

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: wind-whipped winters, parking sudoku, and midnight Red Line echoes

✨The vibe around Rogers Park is: bohemian beachside grit with heart

beach bums, polyglot foodies, and unabashed thrift conquerors

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Moving to Rogers Park - 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 Rogers Park against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.