| Rank | Community Area | New (30d) | New (90d) | Active total | Top categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | LOOP | 214 | 527 | 14,445 | RestaurantProfessional ServicesOther |
| #2 | SOUTH LAWNDALE | 177 | 300 | 3,762 | RestaurantBar / NightlifePop-up / Transient |
| #3 | NEAR WEST SIDE | 176 | 514 | 11,108 | RestaurantProfessional ServicesTransportation |
| #4 | NEAR NORTH SIDE | 163 | 567 | 16,617 | RestaurantTransportationRetail - Other |
| #5 | WEST TOWN | 112 | 327 | 9,075 | RestaurantPersonal CareGeneral Services |
| #6 | LAKE VIEW | 80 | 378 | 8,402 | RestaurantGroceryRetail - Other |
| #7 | LINCOLN PARK | 62 | 173 | 5,684 | RestaurantConvenience StoreTransportation |
| #8 | LOGAN SQUARE | 49 | 161 | 5,597 | RestaurantRetail - OtherPop-up / Transient |
| #9 | BELMONT CRAGIN | 44 | 113 | 3,899 | RestaurantConvenience StoreAuto Services |
| #10 | LOWER WEST SIDE | 38 | 141 | 3,959 | RestaurantPop-up / TransientPersonal Care |
| #11 | NEW CITY | 38 | 131 | 5,138 | Pop-up / TransientRetail - OtherRetail - Apparel |
| #12 | AUSTIN | 36 | 111 | 4,283 | GroceryPersonal CareGeneral Services |
| #13 | EDGEWATER | 35 | 112 | 2,947 | RestaurantRetail - LiquorEntertainment / Events |
| #14 | NORTH LAWNDALE | 33 | 90 | 1,431 | ManufacturingGroceryPersonal Care |
| #15 | UPTOWN | 30 | 130 | 3,162 | RestaurantGroceryConvenience Store |
| #16 | PORTAGE PARK | 30 | 96 | 3,127 | RestaurantRetail - LiquorGrocery |
| #17 | NORTH CENTER | 29 | 101 | 2,914 | RestaurantRetail - OtherAuto Services |
| #18 | HUMBOLDT PARK | 29 | 89 | 2,873 | RestaurantGroceryBar / Nightlife |
| #19 | ALBANY PARK | 28 | 84 | 2,829 | RestaurantConvenience StoreGrocery |
| #20 | WEST GARFIELD PARK | 28 | 56 | 976 | Retail - LiquorOtherRetail - Apparel |
| #21 | ROGERS PARK | 26 | 90 | 2,278 | RestaurantConvenience StoreGrocery |
| #22 | IRVING PARK | 26 | 79 | 3,262 | RestaurantRetail - OtherGeneral Services |
| #23 | LINCOLN SQUARE | 24 | 105 | 2,833 | RestaurantBar / NightlifeRetail - Other |
| #24 | WEST RIDGE | 24 | 79 | 3,230 | RestaurantGroceryOther |
| #25 | AVONDALE | 24 | 75 | 2,636 | RestaurantRetail - LiquorPop-up / Transient |
Source: City of Chicago Business Affairs & Consumer Protection license data. Community areas are Chicago’s 77 official statistical neighborhoods.