Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Lower West Side Area Facts

  • Lower West Side has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Lower West Side crime rates are 30% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Lower West Side is 8% lower than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lower West Side? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jacolik Park
      Park No. 571
      Canal Origins Park
      Canalport Riverwalk Park
      Dvorak Park
      Bosley Park
      Throop Park
      Henry C. Palmisano Park

      Entertainment

      Thalia Hall
      Digital Art Demo Space
      Pilsen Art House
      Prospectus Art Gallery
      Pilsen Arts Community House
      National Museum of Mexican Art
      Chicago Art Department
      Art of Imagination

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Bridgeport Inn
      Alulu Brewery & Pub
      Taqueria El Milagro
      Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom
      Caminos De Michoacan Bar
      La Michoacana
      Sleep Walk Chocolateria

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Lower West Side? Of all people who commute, 31.0% take public transportation in Lower West Side.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      31%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      2% higher than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lower West Side? The cost of living in Lower West Side is 105/100 - which is 9% higher than Illinois.
      Lower West Side
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lower West Side? Lower West Side crime rates are 2,815, which are 39% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,815 per 100k people

      23% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      23% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Lower West Side? The median income in Lower West Side is $40,724 which is 31% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $40,72426% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,14832% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      45% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Lower West Side a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      C+ Housing

      What are Lower West Side home prices? Lower West Side home prices are $208,108 - which is 19% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $208,10813% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8857% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      58% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lower West Side have good schools? The Lower West Side graduation rate is 63% - which is 25% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      18%

      63% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Lower West Side a good place to live? Lower West Side has an overall rating of 75% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      3 total surveys

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