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Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Population: 33,150

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Key findings

Lower West Side has a Livability Score of 58_/100, which is considered poor
Lower West Side crime rates are 23% lower than the Chicago average
Cost of living in Lower West Side is 3% lower than the Chicago average
Lower West Side real estate prices are 8% lower than the Chicago average
Rental prices in Lower West Side are 10% lower than the Chicago average

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0%Family friendly 0%Public transit is accessible 0%Walkable to grocery stores 0%Yards are well-kept 0%Lots of parks 100%Walkable to restaurants 0%Friendly neighbors 100%Safe at night 100%Pet friendly 100%Streets have sidewalks 100%A quiet area 0%Sense of community

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Lower West Side Demographics

Population33,150 Median Age31.7 Have Kids (under 18)48%

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Top Rated Schools in Lower West Side

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Perez Elementary School	PK - 8	331	41%
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences	PK - 8	598	33%
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy	PK - 8	415	24%
Ruiz Elementary School	PK - 8	839	22%
Juarez Community Academy High School	9 - 12	1,650	21%
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy	PK - 5	581	20%
Jungman Elementary School	PK - 8	276	20%
Walsh Elementary School	PK - 8	443	19%

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Source: The Lower West Side, Chicago, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).