Chicago, IL

West Elsdon

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$60K - $1.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
21 homes
Rent:
$1.15K - $2.7K
For Rent on Trulia:
17 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
25 minutes
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What Locals Say about West Elsdon

At least 113 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "There are plenty of parks around the area and everyone minds their own. Only bad part lots of shootings "
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    "Neighborhood has a plethora of transportation options: Train, buses, Uber, Lyft, and of course, Midway Airport. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There isn’t much crime in the area. It’s safe to walk to the store and sit out on your porch when the weather is nice."
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  • Trulia User
    "I don't live in the neighborhood but it looks like a nice are family orientated. I'm looking for a livable neighborhood a place that's confrontable and livable."
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  • Trulia User
    "People walk their dogs here all the time. Plus, there’s a park 2 blocks away. It’s a very friendly neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is nice. Mostly quiet and very diverse. There are plenty of kids and parks to venture too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Most of us own a dog or two. We are a great quiet community . We pick up after our dogs and keep the neighborhood clean"
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  • Connie M.
    "I feel safe in this neighborhood. Neighbors are always watching, schools, grocery stores, and even the airport are near by a walking distance."
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  • Nmpanosh
    "There are no dog parks in our area. Many neighbors walk their dogs without leashes, which is scary if you have small dogs. "
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  • Diana O.
    "All the dog's owners and dogs are friendly. People take their dogs to the park and some run with them. "
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  • Mars040520
    "Neighborhood is close to many things: Midway Airport, CTA Orange Line, shopping, brand new public schools and Catholic Churches. "
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  • Stacey C.
    "Theres a lot of nearby parks. Most dogs seemed trained when getting walk by owner. I hardly ever see dog stool not getting picked up. They are good about that"
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  • Victoria
    "I have been here for a long time now and it’s a really good neighborhood. Love it how all the stores are close by and lots of great local restaurants. "
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  • Joel H. V.
    "I've been in this neighborhood for over 10 years it's a nice place to live, really family oriented would love to stay for more time but moving to a different state but I'll miss this neighborhood especially cause it has a lot of places to eat and to hangout "
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  • Ylop487
    "Quiet neighborhood nice neighbors walking distance to a lot of restaurants and stores. Love this small neighborhood. "
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  • Nicco1e
    "I have lived in this area for 27 years. I love everything I need being so close. I can go to the grocery store or the park without having to drive. My kids can walk to school and the orange line-to go downtown is walking distance too!"
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