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Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square

Lower Relative Risk
Chicago, IL

One of Chicago's family-friendly, lively nights, green neighborhoods — known for family fun, parks, dining, scored from verified public data and 61 curated local places.

Best Time to Visit
Late May – Sep
Popular For
Family Fun, Parks, Dining
Neighborhood Size
2.56 sq miles
Area Type
Urban Residential
Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score
78/100
7.5/10 — Good
MySitti Rating™

Walkability is one of Lincoln Square's strongest characteristics at 98/100. The overall score is reduced primarily by safety (78/100) and attractions (39/100). Safety indicators are one of the factors reducing the overall rating.

How We Calculate This Score
Safety Score™
78/100Lower Relative Risk
Elevated RiskModerateLower Risk

Relative to other Chicago neighborhoods, late-night incident patterns score strongest here (88/100), while month-to-month stability contributes least (47/100). Reported incidents are down 7% versus the previous 12 months.

About Safety Scores
Quick Facts
Location: Chicago, IL
ZIP Codes: 60625, 60640, 60659
Population: 42,180
Vibe: Family-Friendly, Lively Nights, Green
Ideal For: Families, Outdoor Lovers
Average Restaurant: $$ · from 26 curated spots
Walk Score: 98 / 100 (Walker's Paradise)
Transit Score: 71 / 100 (Good)
Data Confidence: Very High91/1003 of 11 categories await verified data sources and are excluded — never guessed.Model NIS-1.0 · refreshed monthly
Crime Snapshot(per resident, vs Chicago average)
-50%
Overall Crime
Lower
-57%
Violent Crime
Lower
-43%
Property Crime
Lower
Crime Trend (Last 12 Months)Improving
120140160180200INCIDENTSMONTH (LAST 12 COMPLETE MONTHS)SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep: 179 incidentsOct: 183 incidentsNov: 138 incidentsDec: 133 incidentsJan: 145 incidentsFeb: 133 incidentsMar: 153 incidentsApr: 189 incidentsMay: 140 incidentsJun: 135 incidentsJul: 172 incidentsAug: 142 incidents
Monthly reported incidents inside the official boundary
Time-of-Day Relative Risk
Early Morning (6–8 AM)Lower
Morning (8–11 AM)Lower
Midday (11 AM – 3 PM)Lower
Afternoon (3–6 PM)Moderate
Evening (6–9 PM)Lower
Late Evening (9–11 PM)Lower
Late Night (11 PM – 2 AM)Lower
Overnight (2–6 AM)Lower
Severity-weighted incident intensity per hour, ranked against all 77 Chicago neighborhoods · Model TimeRisk-v1.0
Crime Breakdown(2026 Year-to-Date)
Crime CategoryYTD Incidents3-Yr IncidentsMySitti Rating
Violent Crime
Homicide12Lower
Robbery13111Lower
Criminal Sexual Assault3164Higher
Sex Offense1252Moderate
Assault110441Lower
Battery213880Lower
Other Violent430Lower
Property / Other Crime
Theft / Larceny4291,818Moderate
Motor Vehicle Theft72380Lower
Burglary92339Lower
Criminal Damage92604Lower
Deceptive Practice94509Moderate
Other Serious Property36198Moderate
All Reported Crime1,330—Lower
Where a category records fewer than 20 incidents in a year, one incident either way would move its rate too far to rate from, so the band is judged on the three-year figure instead. Percentile position among all Chicago neighborhoods · counted January 1 to 2026-09-26 ·Chicago Police Department (CLEAR) · CrimeTaxonomy-US-v1.1
Historical Crime Data
YearTotal IncidentsChange vs. Prior Year
2026 (YTD)1,260—
20251,910-6%
20242,035-8%
20232,218+9%
20222,026+19%
20211,704—
The current year is incomplete — counted to 2026-09-06, so it carries no year-on-year figure. Records begin 2021 · Chicago open data
Getting Around
WalkExcellent · 98/100
BikeVery Good · 77/100
TransitGood · 71/100
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)Widely available
9.8 / 10
Walkability
Excellent
7.8 / 10
Dining & Food
Very Good
7.5 / 10
Nightlife
Very Good
8.4 / 10
Family Friendly
Very Good
8.3 / 10
Parks & Outdoors
Very Good
7.1 / 10
Transit Access
Good
3.9 / 10
Attractions
Limited
Pros
  • Walk Score 98 — car-free days are easy
  • Strong transit links (71/100) to the rest of Chicago
  • 61 curated places packed into one neighborhood
  • Comfortable for evening dining and walks
  • Standout parks and green space
Cons
  • Summer weekends get busy at the big attractions
MySitti AI Recommendation

“Lincoln Square scores 78/100 on my Intelligence index with near-perfect walkability. Start with Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen (4.8★), make time for West Ridge Nature Park, and grab coffee at Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square.”

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NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

The best-rated of 61 curated places — every card opens the place's own site

12 places
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4.8(2,292)$$
restaurants
Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo
4.4(1,994)
restaurants
Farm Bar Ravenswood
Farm Bar Ravenswood
4.8(1,872)$$
nightlife
Mariano's
Mariano's
4.2(1,796)
groceries
Winnemac Park
Winnemac Park
4.7(1,534)
parks
The Warbler
The Warbler
4.7(1,379)$$
restaurants

NEIGHBORHOOD MAP

Lincoln Square — official Chicago community-area boundary
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TOP RESTAURANTS NEARBY

26 curated
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4.8$$
Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo
4.4
The Warbler
The Warbler
4.7$$
Jerry's Sandwiches
Jerry's Sandwiches
4.5$$

RESTAURANTS & DINING

26 places
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
Gene's Sausage Shop and Delicatessen
4.8(2,292)$$
restaurants
Pueblito Viejo
Pueblito Viejo
4.4(1,994)
restaurants
The Warbler
The Warbler
4.7(1,379)$$
restaurants
Jerry's Sandwiches
Jerry's Sandwiches
4.5(1,297)$$
restaurants
Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square
Oromo Cafe Lincoln Square
4.5(880)$$
cafes
Sweet Moon
Sweet Moon
4.7(749)$$
cafes

PARKS & GREEN SPACES

11 places
Winnemac Park
Winnemac Park
4.7(1,534)
parks
Welles (Gideon) Park
Welles (Gideon) Park
4.6(1,250)
parks · family
River Park
River Park
4.6(892)
parks
West Ridge Nature Park
West Ridge Nature Park
4.7(866)
family · parks
Welles Park Playground
Welles Park Playground
4.8(153)
parks
Gross (Theodore) Park
Gross (Theodore) Park
4.5(96)
parks

THINGS TO DO

22 places
Farm Bar Ravenswood
Farm Bar Ravenswood
4.8(1,872)$$
nightlife
Welles (Gideon) Park
Welles (Gideon) Park
4.6(1,250)
parks · family
Wild Goose Bar & Grill
Wild Goose Bar & Grill
4.4(1,016)$$
nightlife
West Ridge Nature Park
West Ridge Nature Park
4.7(866)
family · parks
Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen
Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar & Kitchen
4.5(820)$$
nightlife
Lincoln Karaoke
Lincoln Karaoke
4.4(679)$$
nightlife
How We Calculate These Scores

The Neighborhood Intelligence™ Score (Model NIS-1.0) combines 8 verified categories — safety, walkability, transit, dining, parks, attractions, family friendliness, and nightlife — each scored 0–100 against every other Chicago neighborhood, then weighted (safety carries the most at 25%). The MySitti Rating™ converts that score to the 0–10 scale. Safety uses 36 months of official Chicago Police Department (CLEAR) data: violent and property crime rates, 12-month and 3-year trends, time-of-day patterns, and month-to-month stability. Categories without verified data are excluded and disclosed — never estimated. Scores refresh monthly with each data update.

ACTIVE MODEL VERSIONS
Intelligence Score: NIS-1.0Rating: MySitti-Rating-v1.0Safety: Safety-v1.0Crime taxonomy: CrimeTaxonomy-US-CHI-v1.1Time-of-day risk: TimeRisk-v1.0Normalization: Normalize-v1.0