Living in Near West Side Chicago

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Near West Side is the 32nd most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with 17,235 residents.

Near West Side has excellent public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: East Ukrainian Village, Illinois Medical District, Noble Square, River West, Fulton River District, Tri-taylor and Ukrainian Village.

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Near West Side is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Near West Side Chicago.

Near West Side is the 32nd most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with a Walk Score of 84.

Find apartments in Chicago's most walkable neighborhoods: East Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park and Near North Side.

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Near West Side Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Near West Side to other Chicago neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
30	Kilbourn Park	84	63	68	7,047
31	Cragin	84	58	66	42,978
32	Near West Side	84	81	90	17,235
33	Belmont Central	83	58	67	31,071
34	Hermosa	83	59	73	20,888

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Near West Side is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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