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Living in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

Near West Side Area Facts

  • Near West Side has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Near West Side crime rates are 44% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Near West Side is 18% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Garibaldi Park
      Arrigo Park
      Joe DiMaggio Park
      Arrigo Park - South Section
      Park No. 569
      Skinner Park
      Sheridan Park
      Miller Park

      Entertainment

      Credit Union 1 Arena
      Chicago Children's Theatre
      Fifth Third Arena
      United Center
      Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
      National Hellenic Museum
      Prospectus Art Gallery
      Pilsen Arts Community House

      Food & Drink

      Rooks Corner
      Subway
      Hawkeye’s Bar & Grill
      Taylor Street Tap
      Chilango Mexican Street Food
      Taylor Wine And Spirits
      Potbelly
      Vintage Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Near West Side? Of all people who commute, 25.6% take public transportation in Near West Side.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      17%

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Near 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