How many gyms and fitness studios are there in Chicago's busiest areas?
We counted 183 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of the centres of 10 Chicago areas. River North is the most crowded at 11.8 per km²; Hyde Park is the least, at 1.3.
Mapped
183
in 10 areas
Busiest area
11.8/km²
River North
Average rating
4.6★
places with 10+ reviews
Last scanned
13 October
2026
Gyms and fitness studios by area, most crowded first
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
| Area | Within 1 km | Per km² | Avg rating | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River North4.8★ average | 3711.8/km² | 11.8 | 4.8★ | MODERATE |
| West Loop4.7★ average | 3210.2/km² | 10.2 | 4.7★ | MODERATE |
| Wicker Park4.7★ average | 278.6/km² | 8.6 | 4.7★ | MODERATE |
| Lakeview4.5★ average | 237.3/km² | 7.3 | 4.5★ | MODERATE |
| Lincoln Park4.7★ average | 196.0/km² | 6.0 | 4.7★ | MODERATE |
| Andersonville4.7★ average | 144.5/km² | 4.5 | 4.7★ | LOW |
| The Loop4.3★ average | 134.1/km² | 4.1 | 4.3★ | LOW |
| Logan Square4.8★ average | 103.2/km² | 3.2 | 4.8★ | LOW |
| Pilsen4.5★ average | 41.3/km² | 1.3 | 4.5★ | LOW |
| Hyde Park4.4★ average | 41.3/km² | 1.3 | 4.4★ | LOW |
Where is it least crowded?
- Hyde ParkLOW
4 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km (1.3 per km²), averaging 4.4★.
- PilsenLOW
4 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km (1.3 per km²), averaging 4.5★.
- Logan SquareLOW
10 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km (3.2 per km²), averaging 4.8★.
Fewer gyms and fitness studios is not the same as more demand. Look at foot traffic and rents before you read a quiet area as an opening.
How they are rated
All 183 gyms and fitness studios in the 10 areas, by rating. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up114 (62%)
- 4.0 to 4.418 (10%)
- 3.5 to 3.910 (5%)
- Below 3.53 (2%)
- Under 10 reviews38 (21%)
Chains seen most
Brands with two or more outlets inside one area circle.
- Orangetheory Fitness2 outlets · 1 area
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Questions
Is Chicago saturated with gyms and fitness studios?
It depends on the street. Within 1 km of the 10 area centres we mapped, density runs from 1.3 per km² in Hyde Park to 11.8 per km² in River North. 0 of the 10 areas count as high or intense competition (over 15 per km²). Check the exact address you have in mind before you commit.
Which Chicago area has the most gyms and fitness studios?
River North, with 37 within 1 km of its centre (11.8 per km²). Next come West Loop (32) and Wicker Park (27).
What is the average rating of gyms and fitness studios in Chicago?
4.6 out of 5, across the 145 gyms and fitness studios with at least 10 reviews in the areas we mapped. The highest area average is Logan Square (4.8), the lowest The Loop (4.3).
Which gym chains are most common in Chicago?
In the areas we mapped: Orangetheory Fitness (2 outlets in 1 area).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of each area on 13 October 2026 and counted every gym on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Circles of neighbouring areas can overlap, so a place near two centres is counted in both, and the figures are not a total for the whole of Chicago.