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Living in West Englewood, Chicago, IL

West Englewood Area Facts

  • West Englewood has a Livability Score of 60/100, which is considered below average
  • West Englewood crime rates are 136% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in West Englewood is 17% lower than the Chicago average
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Englewood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Wolcott Park
      Ogden Park
      Francis Drexel Park
      Oakley Park
      Lindblom Park
      Hermitage Park
      Carpenter Park
      Murray Park

      Entertainment

      Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center
      IMAN Beloved Community Ceramics Studio
      Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center
      Fire Museum of Greater Chicago
      Civic Arts Church
      Al Capone's House
      Washigton Park Arts Incubator
      Green Line Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      KFC
      Checkers
      Subway
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Church's Chicken
      White Castle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Englewood? Of all people who commute, 26.5% take public transportation in West Englewood.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is West Englewood 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