Ravenswood is a neighborhood located on the north side of Chicago.  Ravenswood's approximate area is bordered by the north at Foster Avenue, Montrose Avenue on the south, by the west at the Chicago River, and by the east at Ashland Avenue. The Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce defines Ravenswood's boundaries as Montrose, Foster, Clark, and Leavitt streets. Ravenswood is considered part of the Lincoln Square official community area.

Ravenswood is known for its 'courtyard' style residential buildings. Ravenswood, once considered an "up and coming" neighborhood in the past decade has recently seen its real estate values sky-rocket, making it one of the highest valued markets in the city. Ravenswood features the Lincoln Square commercially zoned neighborhood located in the middle. Otherwise most of Ravenswood is residentially zoned, with exceptions along Lawrence Avenue, Montrose Avenue, Wilson Avenue, and parts of Damen and Western Avenues. Ravenswood enjoys one of the best transportation arrangements in the city. With the Brown Line spur running across the center from west to east (or vice versa) getting to downtown is simplified. Also, Buses run across several major streets running through Ravenswood.

There is a Metra commuter railroad station in this neighborhood.