Chicago, IL

Galewood

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$153K - $869K
For Sale on Trulia:
36 homes
Rent:
$1.25K - $4.38K
For Rent on Trulia:
81 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
36 minutes
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What Locals Say about Galewood

At least 225 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say there are community events

Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "I think parents need to know their neighbors, schools, parks and businesses in the area. Thank you Trulia"
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  • Trulia User
    "Parking is easy and public transportation is ideal. Not to mention it’s very convenient for all shoppers and healthy outgoing people "
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  • Lupe F.
    "Very quick and economic via the metra. Only $4.25 and 25 minutes away. The Grand and Harlem busses also run frequently."
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  • Bjohnson110879
    "It’s a well maintained low crime area. Accessible to many things like parks and grocery stores. Public transportation is near as well"
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  • Eric W.
    "This is a true hidden gem in Chicago. Great place to raise a family & very safe environment for kids."
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  • Ebony H.
    "Block parties and events at Amundsen park and Lovett school Overall just a great neighborhood pretty expensive but it’s great "
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  • Apryl J.
    "nice, quiet area. school right around the corner with a playground. I raised my kids here. though the neighborhood high school isn't great there are other good schools nearby"
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  • EP
    "This area is nice has a local park and a local shopping center you still need a car to get around but most of all this area is good nothing bad happens around here."
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  • Nakiascott1974
    "Everything is very accessible. Neighbors are friendly and kind. The church provides for the community. The Alderman is nice as well."
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  • Nakiascott1974
    "The people are friendly and the neighborhood is safe. The Aldermans office is very supportive. Very limited activity at night. "
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  • chgofrank
    "Really nice place to live. Very low taxes compared to neighboring Oak Park and Elmwood Park. Walk to Metra. Quick bus to Green Line. Quiet, safe, convenient to shopping. Home to many professionals, city police, firefighters, school administrators, city hall staffers. and empty nesters. "
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