Belmont Neighborhood, Chicago: Location & Boundaries

Belmont is a North Side Chicago community area (officially Lake View community area, but "Belmont" refers to the corridor around Belmont Avenue).

Boundaries (Common Usage)

• North: West Addison St (3600 N)
• South: West Belmont Ave (3200 N)
• West: North Ravenswood Ave (1800 W)
• East: North Sheffield Ave (1000 W) / Lake Michigan

Character

• Dense, walkable, transit-rich (Red/Brown/Purple Line Belmont station)
• Mix of vintage apartments, condos, single-family
• Vibrant nightlife (bars, music venues, theaters)
• Diverse dining: Korean, Mexican, pizza, fine dining
• Wrigleyville adjacent (east)

Demographics

Young professionals, LGBTQ+ community, long-time residents. High rental %, rising property values.

Named for Belmont Avenue (named 1869 after August Belmont, financier).