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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Roscoe Village Neighborhood Overview

Retro On Roscoe & The Stroller Mafia

42of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Addison Street to the North, Belmont Avenue South, Ravenswood Avenue and Metra tracks East, Western Avenue West, centered on Roscoe Street retail spine

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Retro on Roscoe, patios, and dangerously cute boutiques

👕You can spot a Roscoe Village local by: stroller armies, doodle dogs, brunch pros, casually affluent Midwestern nice

👍Move here for: tree canopy calm, Brown Line access, schools that impress

👎The downside to Roscoe Village is: sticker shock, parking roulette, nightlife asleep by ten

✨The overall feel is: small-town Chicago, cozy locations all around

brunch and bakery lovers, weekend walkers

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Moving to Roscoe Village - 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 Roscoe Village against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.