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The culture of West Elsdon
Of Chicago’s 77 community areas, West Elsdon is one that’s easily overlooked. Considered a twin to its southern counterpart, West Lawn, the community is by all appearances average. But what newcomers fail to see is the vibrant culture found in West Elsdon’s eateries and unique home styles. Situated on what was once marshy wetlands, the neighborhood has transformed from a 19th-century railroad settlement to an array of gridded, residential streets lined with single-family homes, modern amenities and an explosion of authentic, Mexican flavors found throughout the Southwest Side.
West Elsdon is an urban neighborhood with beautiful greens spaces.
There are many homes available to fit a variety of budgets in West Elsdon.
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Uniquely designed bungalows
Bungalows line the gridded residential streets of West Elsdon, and each home offers its own unique architectural flare. Some flaunt steep, pitched roofs in the Tudor style, while others feature the dormer windows of Cape Cods or the horizontal structure of Prairie homes. Uniformity is found in the tight, square front lawns that extend to sidewalks with road verges. Backyards are typically large enough for an above-ground pool or modest garden with a gate beside the detached garage. These single-family homes range in price between $150,000 and $450,000 depending on square footage and renovations. Brick townhomes and various condo buildings are scattered throughout, hovering in the same price range.
The residential streets are safe and quiet in West Elsdon.
A Cape Cod home blends prairie-style in West Elsdon.
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The Chicago Fire Soccer Club’s central field
Mature ash and elm trees shade Pasteur Park, where a playground, ball courts and fields are walkable from many residences. The park is also home to a soccer field sponsored by the Chicago Fire Soccer Club, where local teams come to practice and compete. Marquette Park is just southeast, an expansive green space home to a public golf course, driving range, multi-use sports fields and even a dog park. Paved paths wind around the park’s central lagoon, where locals can catch a sunset over the water. West Elsdon is home to a variety of similar spaces, including Senka Park and Stohacker Park, both providing walking and biking paths.
Residents take in the walking paths at Pasteur Park in West Elsdon.
Residents work on their pickleball skills at the many courts in West Elsdon.
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Bilingual studies at Chicago Public Schools
The community's students are zoned for Chicago Public School District 299, beginning at Peck Elementary School, which offers a bilingual program. Spanish-bilingual students are taught in their own classrooms from kindergarten through fourth grade, with Spanish textbooks and intentional English language support. Richardson Middle School enrolls fifth through eighth grade, where resources and media are offered in both English and Spanish. Students wrap up at Curie Metropolitan High School, offering technical and performing arts programs as well as the International Baccalaureate Programme. All three institutions earn a C on Niche.
Peck Elementary School has 815 students in West Elsdon.
Richardson Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1 in West Elsdon.
Curie Metropolitan High School has an overall C score according to Niche in West Elsdon.
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Riding the Orange Line from Pulaski to The Loop
Residents of West Elsdon can take the Orange Line 11 miles northeast from Pulaski to The Loop, according to Mandujano. “Both the expressway and the train station are super accessible from the neighborhood’s residential streets,” he explains. “Travelling downtown is easy.” Kedzie station isn’t far, either, taking riders 35 minutes to Clark Street. Chicago Midway International Airport is only 3 blocks west of the neighborhood, meaning residents are well aware of excessive flight noise and heavy traffic flow. The closest emergency room is located at Holy Cross Hospital, about 3 miles south bordering Marquette Park.
The Pulaski Orange Line stop connects West Elsdon to downtown Chicago and Midway Airport.
There are many options for catching the bus in West Elsdon.
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A vibrant, fresh take on traditional Mexican fare
Though West Elsdon offers the same casual eats found in many of Chicago’s community areas, a handful of Latino eateries further from the Metra bring the community to life. “It's a pretty busy area, and most of the establishments are locally owned,” explains local Realtor Joel Mandujano with Midwest Real Estate Brokerage LLC. Solazo was the dream of a West Elsdon local looking to “bring the Southwest Side’s Mexican culture downtown” by opening a location closer to The Loop. With a fresh take on Mexican dishes, like pomegranate seed guacamole, the restaurant has become a community staple since it was renovated in 2019. Las Islas Marias offers authentic Mexican cuisine with menu items inspired by the flavors of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Though next door, Jacky’s Hot Dogs is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall and a local favorite, where gyros and hot dogs are served under the glow of neon signage. For groceries and daily essentials, Jewel-Osco is walkable, along with Cermak Produce and Pete’s Fresh Market.
Residents love the many food vendors in West Elsdon.
Solazo has excellent Mexican cuisine in a hip atmosphere in West Elsdon.
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Parks in this Area
Marquette (Jacques) Park
Basketball
Dog Park
Golf
Pasteur Park
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Vittum Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Senka Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Archer (William Beatty) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Strohacker (Howard) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Irma C Ruiz Park
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
3 min drive
Bus
Pulaski & 54th Street
Bus
55th Street & Kildare
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55th Street & Kostner
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55th Street & Keeler
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55th Street & Karlov
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55th Street & Lawndale
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59th Street & Kilbourn
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.152 Reviews
3.0Niche User
2/16/2015Niche Review
This is not the best neighborhood. there is much vandalism, and gang activity in my neighborhood. I feel a little safe walking alone in the morning and noon but at night I would not go out alone. there has been a little gang activity on my block and even a drive by shooting.
3.0Current Resident
6/27/2019Niche Review
The food around here is great. Police station nearby. Schools nearby. Only issue i would say is planes flying overhead since it's close to midway.
3.0Niche User
4/7/2015Niche Review
Its city, so not as much nature as i sometimes would like, but there are some nice spots.
2.0Niche User
2/16/2015Niche Review
There is really nothing regarding nature and out doors activities here. There are a few run down parks but they are not very nice and if you would like to go to nice out door places you need to drive to far forest reserves. the parks here are run down and vandalized and not very safe/
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Elsdon
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Elsdon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Elsdon, Chicago sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Elsdon, Chicago over the last 12 months is $297,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,741
Median Age
36
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,670
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,914
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
% Population in Labor Force
65.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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