Location

Located on the far north west side of  Chicago, Albany Park, is area 14 of the 77 officially designated Chicago community. It is located halfway between the Loop and O´Hare  Airport. To the North, Albany Park borders the community of North Park, to the South the community of Irving Park, Lincoln Square to the East, and Forest Glen to the West.

Community Info/ History

Albany Park is a well balanced community with both residential and commercial areas.  It is truly a melting-pot, as it has the highest % of foreign born residents, it has been named Chicago´s  ?Most Ethnically Diverse Area´.  Hispanics are the majority, followed by Asians, however there are over 40 different languages spoken in the Public School system. 

Since the 1980´s, this neighborhood has been referred to as "Koreatown".  This name is due to 45 % of the businesses between Palaski and Kedzie on Lawrence Avenue are owned by Korean-Americans.  This section of Lawrence Avenue was officially nicknamed by the City of Chicago, as "Seoul Drive". 

Albany Park Real Estate

Albany  Park boast attractive urban neighborhoods for residential and commercial development.  The residential area´s consist mostly of affordable Bungalows, Cottages, and small Apartment buildings.

Transportation

Albany Park  is the home to the North Terminal for the CTA´s Brownline a.k.a the Ravenswood "L".  This terminal is located at Lawrence Avenue and Kimball Avenue.  The area is also accessible the Kimball, Kedzie, and Francisco Stations, or via the Eden Expressway or Interstate 94.

Schools

Albany Park is home to Northeastern Illinois University, as well as various public and private schools.

Entertainment/Restaurants/Shopping

This culturally oriented area offers entertainment, restaurants and shopping as diverse as its residence.  There is definitely something for every one including small shops and markets.

Festivals/Parks/Recreation