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West Town is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with 21,561 residents.

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

Nearby neighborhoods: Near West Side, East Ukrainian Village, Ukrainian Village, Noble Square, Wicker Park, Tri-Taylor and Illinois Medical District.

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Walk Score of West Town, Chicago, IL

West Town is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Cleos Bar & Grill

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Bacci Pizzeria

Daily errands do not require a car in West Town Chicago.

West Town is the 15th most walkable neighborhood in Chicago with a Walk Score of 91.

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

West Town Neighborhood Ranking

Compare West Town to other Chicago neighborhoods.

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Population
13 Bucktown 91 73 90 17,318
14 Lakeview 91 79 88 94,521
15 West Town 91 75 94 21,561
16 Uptown 91 79 91 48,579
17 Ravenswood 90 69 88 35,239

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 437 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in West Town.

People in West Town can walk to an average of 11 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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City Winery Chicago LLC

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Bar Deville

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Transit Score of West Town, Chicago, IL

West Town has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find West Town Chicago apartments for rent near public transit.

Public Transit Routes

West Town has excellent public transportation and about 10 bus, 3 rail and 2 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from West Town on public transit.

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West Town has about 10 car shares from RelayRides, Zipcar and I-GO.

Bike Score of West Town, Chicago, IL

West Town is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Crime in West Town

= Lowest Crime

West Town has average property crime and less personal crime per person than the Chicago average.

West Town Crime Rate

Compared to all Chicago neighborhoods.

How do you feel walking in West Town Chicago?

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Tuman's Tap & Grill

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Broken Art Restoration

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Harpo Productions Inc

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Very Best Vintage

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Vigilante Press

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