Albany Park

Albany Park is known for being one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the city. Located on the city’s Northwest side, Albany Park includes residents from a variety of cultures. One of the best things about the area is the eclectic mix of dining opportunities, most of which reflect an authentic taste of a specific culture.

The first thing I noticed when I visited Albany Park is the culture. For a time, it was called "Koreatown," although the increased Hispanic population has changed the demographics to the point where this no longer applies. In Albany Park, you could choose between the following types of restaurants: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Latin American, International, Swedish, Thai, Asian, Italian or Chinese. Rest assured,

If you enjoy the outdoors, you can visit one of the dozen or so parks in the community, which makes this a great place for families and dog-lovers. One of the major stand out features to the Albany Park area is that there is no shortage of park facilities. Chicago, in general, has an abundance of parks, but the Albany Park neighborhood has a considerable number of different options. There are many different play areas for children in the area which contributes to its appeal for those with younger children.

Albany Park is Chicago at its very best in many respects. It really is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city. The food in Albany Park is outstanding. There’s no fine dining or anything here; just family-owned restaurants serving all kinds of ethnic foods at a reasonable price. The shops are mostly local, family-owned businesses

It includes the Albany Park neighborhood, one of the most ethnically diverse in the United States. It has one of highest percentages of foreign-born residents of neighborhoods in Chicago.

Although the majority of those foreign-born residents are from Latin America, the majority from Mexico (especially from the state of Michoacán) and Guatemala, substantial numbers are from the Philippines, India, Korea, Cambodia, Somalia, the Former Yugoslavia (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia), Romania, Pakistan and the Middle East (especially Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon). Over 40 different languages are spoken in its public schools.

Due to the diverse population and immigrant population attraction, the population of the neighborhood increased by 16.5% during the 1990s. It is part of the 60625 ZIP code, which is known as one of the most diverse areas in the entire