The North Side is the newest and largest of the residential areas and has the highest per capita income of any of the areas of the city. There's a good mixture of home styles as you move north through the area.

Housing is generally more expensive, especially in the most northern area. There are two schools with large playgrounds, but as of yet no city park - though development of one or two new parks is possible in the near future. One of the city's two public cemeteries is located in the area.

Near the Central City, you'll find older homes surrounded by mature trees on tree-lined streets. When you get to the northern-most section, you'll see new homes on what was vacant land just a dozen of years ago.

The north side is least affected by the Lake Effect. On the far north end, weather conditions are often much more like inland areas than along the lakeshore. Don't worry, you'll get used to carrying a sweater in the car for your five-minute trip downtown.

Commercial development on the North Side is limited, though there are some convenience stores, some retail and some professional businesses. There is good potential for future commercial and a residential development, especially north and west of the intersection of State Highway 147 and County Highway V V (45th Street).