How many gyms and fitness studios are there within 1 km of River North?
37 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of River North, 11.8 per km². There is room for a gym that does better than the 4.8★ average here.
River North, Chicago · scanned 13 October 2026 · the most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Chicago
Within 1 km
37
gyms and fitness studios
Per km²
11.8
moderate competition
With 10+ reviews
28
enough to judge a rating
Established
13
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.8★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
53
per gym
Every gym in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 37 gyms and fitness studios here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up26 (70%)
- 4.0 to 4.41 (3%)
- 3.5 to 3.91 (3%)
- Below 3.50 (0%)
- Under 10 reviews9 (24%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibez Fit | 5.0★ | 111 | 210 m |
| Amplified Pilates Center | 5.0★ | 101 | 630 m |
| Summit Fitness Chicago | 5.0★ | 53 | 180 m |
| The Barre Code Chicago - River North | 4.9★ | 191 | 270 m |
| MagMile CrossFit | 4.9★ | 121 | 560 m |
| Yoga Now | 4.9★ | 114 | 420 m |
| Real Authentic Wellness (R.A.W.) | Chicago | 4.9★ | 80 | 320 m |
| STRIVE VILLAGE | 4.9★ | 73 | 200 m |
| River North CrossFit | 4.8★ | 143 | 220 m |
| Barry's River North | 4.7★ | 241 | 470 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bank Club | 4.2★ | 419 | 480 m |
| Life Time | 3.9★ | 339 | 610 m |
| Barry's River North | 4.7★ | 241 | 470 m |
| The Barre Code Chicago - River North | 4.9★ | 191 | 270 m |
| ONYX RIVER NORTH | 4.7★ | 152 | 540 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of River North.
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Questions
How many gyms and fitness studios are there in River North?
37 within 1 km of the centre of River North, Chicago, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 11.8 per km², which we rate moderate competition. It is the most crowded of the 10 Chicago areas we mapped.
Is River North a good place to open a gym?
MODERATE competition: 37 gyms and fitness studios within 1 km of River North, 11.8 per km². There is room for a gym that does better than the 4.8★ average here. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of gyms and fitness studios in River North?
4.8 out of 5, across the 28 with at least 10 reviews. 26 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical gym here has 53 reviews.
Which gyms and fitness studios in River North are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Vibez Fit (5.0, 111 reviews), Amplified Pilates Center (5.0, 101 reviews), Summit Fitness Chicago (5.0, 53 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of River North 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. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.