Streeterville

The Community: Young Professionals & Urban Achievers

With a population of over 23 thousand residents, Streeterville attracts established professionals with a median age of 44 and an average individual income of almost $125,000. (Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau)

The neighborhood draws professionals in medicine, finance, and law, as well as relocating executives. All these cohorts value proximity to downtown employers combined with the high standard of Streeterville amenities.

This is a community that prioritizes elevated lifestyle without compromising on convenience!

Streeterville will be an amazing choice for you if you want the efficiency of high-rise living, walkability to work, and immediate access to Chicago’s best nightlife, shopping and culture.

What to Do on a Rainy Day

Navy Pier offers year-round indoor attractions including the Chicago Children’s Museum, though this neighborhood skews more toward adult entertainment options. Live music, theater performances, art exhibits, and cultural events fill the calendar, plus dining and shopping options stay open regardless of weather.

Lucky Strike Downtown Chicago features 18 bowling lanes, ping pong tables, arcade games, and cocktails. Great for both groups or a date night! AMC River East 21 provides a full movie theater experience with multiple screens and stadium seating.

The Museum of Illusions Chicago delivers an Instagram-worthy, immersive experience with optical illusions, sensory exhibits, and photo opportunities. Perfect for adults looking for something different! The museum hosts private events and cocktail-style gatherings.

Schools & Universities

Streeterville is home to Northwestern University’s Chicago campus that houses the nationally ranked Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Pritzker School of Law, part-time MBA program, and School of Professional Studies.

The Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools operates a high-tech Streeterville facility that helps low-income high school students prepare for highly selective colleges and universities. About 200 students from 40 public high schools participate in the program at any given time.

For K-12 education, Streeterville is not a very family-denseneighborhood. For more public school options directly within the neighborhood boundaries, you would be better served in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park.

Transit & Major Employers of Streeterville Residents

With the ZIP code 60611 that covers Streeterville, Magnificent Mile, and parts of Gold Coast, Streeterville residents enjoy amazing connectivity to downtown Chicago and beyond.

The CTA Red Line provides 24-hour train service, with the Chicago station located approximately four blocks west of the main Streeterville campus area. CTA bus routes #120 and #121 provide fast, frequent weekday rush service between Ogilvie/Union stations and Streeterville, with express trips via Lower Wacker Drive taking about 15 minutes. Routes #3, #151, and #157 connect to Metra Electric and Rock Island stations for suburban commuters.

As for major employers near the neighborhood, Streeterville sits adjacent to the Streeterville Medical Campus. That is one of Chicago’s largest employment centers, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and associated medical facilities. The Loop’s financial district, law firms, and corporate headquarters are within a 10-15 minute walk or quick CTA ride.

Northwestern University’s Chicago campus employs faculty, staff, and supports thousands of graduate students in law, medicine, and business programs.

Living in Streeterville means minimal commute times for downtown workers. So many residents walk to Loop offices in under 20 minutes.

Also, the 24-hour Red Line service supports flexible work schedules and nightlife, while express bus routes optimize rush-hour efficiency.