Bowmanville

 

Bowmanville is part of the North Side community of Chicago known as Lincoln Square.  Lincoln Square encompasses the following neighborhoods: Ravenswood Gardens, Ravenswood Manor, Bowmanville and Budlong Woods. Landmark and historic boundaries include Rosehill Cemetary to the the North, West Foster Avenue to the South, North Ravenswood to the East (or stretch to North Ashland for the eastern border) and North Western Avenue to the West.  Bowmanville is centrally located to shops and restaurants of nearby Andersonville, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square.

 

Real Estate

 

There are many new construction homes.  You will also find tree-lined streets, rehabbed condos and converted buildings, townhouses, frame cottages and bungalows, which have retained and captured the old and famous Chicago architecture.  Prices are reasonable and affordable and you get homes with nice yards. The lakefront is about a 4 or 5 minute drive.

 

According to the MLS, the current market prices range from $199,000 to $977,000. Condos range from $199,000 to approx $440,000.  Single family homes range from $425, 000 to $977,000.

 

Demographics

 

Total number of households

28,553

100%

Family households

18,505

64.81%

With own children under 18

10,664

37.35%

Married couple families

12,982

45.47%

With own children under 18

7,595

26.6%

Female householder, no husband

3,552

12.44%

With own children under 18

2,082

7.29%

Non-family households

11,520

40.35%

Householder living alone

7,511

26.31%

Householder 65 years and over

1,256

4.4%

 

 

Average household size: 2.96

Average family size: 3.77

 

Gender

Male: 43,934, representing 50.73%

Female: 42,664, representing 49.27%

Average age: 34.6 years

Median age: 33.6 years

 

Housing Tenure

In Bowmanville, Chicago there are a total of 28,553 housing units, out of which 31.72% are owner-occupied (9,057) the rest of 68.28% being represented by renter-occupied housing units.

 

Transportation

The Metra Station at Ravenswood takes you downtown or to the suburbs. There is plenty of parking on the side streets and bike lanes for bicycle enthusiasts. The neighborhood is easily accessible to I-90 Kennedy Expressway) and I-94 (Edens Expressway).  Lake Shore Drive to the Loop is about 25 minutes when there is no rush hour traffic.

 

Restaurants

Bowmanville has plenty of restaurant choices and night time spots such as Big Joe’s, The Hop Leaf and the Fireside Grill.

 

Attractions

Annual Garden Walk held in July each year attracts landscape and gardening enthusiasts.  Local residents open their gardens for viewing to the public.