Norwood Park is a fiercely Republican neighborhood in Chicago, in contrast with the city’s historically democratic leanings.The population is mostly Irish and Italian and within Norwood Park lives several police officers, firefighters and Chicago Public School officials.It can be found west of Jefferson Park, south of Edison Park and east of O’Hare Airport.The area is quite green and home lots tend to be on the larger side.Some of the smaller homes start at $80,000, but property values can also run as high as $500,000.

Norwood Park is a great place to raise a family.Residents are protective of each other and close-knit.They are welcoming to new arrivals and the many young children in the neighborhood.There are several block parties in the summer and year-round community events to entertain residents.The ample local shopping is very popular.The neighborhood’s namesake, Norwood Park, is 14 acres of swimming, a fitness center, a running track, ball fields, tennis courts and a field house which supports several activities, sports and programs for the neighborhood’s children.

Norwood Park is surrounded by the village of Niles, the Cook County Forest Preserve and Austin and Harlem Avenues.Old Norwood comprises the western half of the neighborhood and is bordered by the famous Devon Avenue, Canfield Avenue and Harlem Avenue.