Chicago, IL

West Lawn

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Buy:
$75K - $560K
For Sale on Trulia:
34 homes
Rent:
$1K - $8.1K
For Rent on Trulia:
21 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
34 minutes
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What Locals Say about West Lawn

At least 297 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 83 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 55 % Say there are community events

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Been living in this neighborhood more than 12 years. It has changed a lot since then with its good and bad but overall im very happy here."
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  • Trulia User
    "Most people and dogs are friendly some people pick up their dogs poop and some don’t. The blocks are long and great for walking dogs plus plenty of near by parks "
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  • Trulia User
    "Some community events such as movies in the park, community sport leagues, community decoration competitions, etc. This neighborhood isn’t the most quiet but it is definitely a nice friendly neighborhood to live in with many things at walking distances. "
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  • Trulia User
    "minutes away from south suburbs and shopping. the schools are good, but at night it changes at times."
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  • Cuevaide
    "All most every neighbors have dogs that are so friendly. We help each other out when needed. We all have mostly kids. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are great area during daylight but to be honest, at night is good but unsafe too also the people who isn’t live this west lawn, steal it from vehicles under muffled. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Suburban feel in the city limits. Most people take good care of their properties. Nice park and church. Schools are good."
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  • Trulia User
    "No community events to to much gang violence in the neighborhood It’s not safe for the children to ride there bikes without being targeted by a gang "
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  • Trulia User
    " It’s a busy area with lots of movements, parking isn’t the best here if you don’t have a garage. People love yo fly through stop signs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area use to a safe neighborhood but in the past years it has more crime. I have lived here 10 years and I don’t like it anymore. "
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  • Anaacortess
    "The parks are kept pretty clean as is the area over all pretty calm. School isn’t so great though. Good food places near by and pretty close to big shopping stores like Walmart and Target."
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  • Luis G.
    "Every summer some parts of the neighborhood have block parties and they just started community cleaning once a month which keeps the neighborhood clean."
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  • Chat2daisy25
    "We work together to keep our neighborhood safe and clean. We started a night neighborhood watch and cleaning program. Westlawn neighbors and businesses engage with the community and volunteer. Some businesses donate food, beverages."
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  • Jessica G.
    "It’s perfectly centered. 20 mins to downtown, 20mins to Orland Park , 20mins to Mount Greenwood crazy how accessible any area is from west lawn. "
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  • Chat2daisy25
    "Live in neighborhood for 8 years. Really love the diverse cultures and easy access to stores, restaurants and many more"
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  • Jess
    "Great community and quiet area. Safe to walk. Feels safe with police station being only 2 mins away. School and stores are nearby "
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  • Carlos S.
    "The neighborhood is very friendly, and has a large amount of people that walk their dogs everyday makes the neighborhood feel safe."
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  • Carlos S.
    "I like the parks around, and I like how I live around a lot of people that own dogs. And clean after the waste "
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  • Rubenb308
    "I drive in west lawn easy access to the airport and public transportation. Restsurant are also closed "
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  • Giselle M.
    "It is a neighborhood that is nice and full of Hispanics and everyone is really nice here with everyone "
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  • Christel P.
    "depending on where you live it may be a hike to the bus. the orange line id convenient. parking is horrible. Safe place to live "
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  • Flor A.
    "I don’t know . I really haven’t had a chance to talk to a neighbor with dogs. I guess they like it. I see all the time neighbors walking dogs in the morning."
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  • Stephanie
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 2yrs now, and i love it, neighbors are friendly and there’s a lot of support in the neighborhood "
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  • Rumbletumble
    "I've live in the neighborhood for close to 6 years and it's a very quiet and friendly area. Most of the neighbors are friendly but tend to keep to themselves. "
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  • Morfinator5
    "There are a lot of neighborhood dogs and we all know who’s dog is who’s. Everyone is so dog friendly."
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  • Denise S.
    "There are parks to take your dog to .and you see people walking dogs all of the time. Everyone keeps their sidewalks clean."
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  • Francisca C.
    "My community has great access to public transportation, close to Midway Airport, plenty of businesses including restaurants. "
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  • Claudia V.
    "Been here my whole life, pretty quiet. A few good restaurants around and nice park for kids. "
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  • Lily04179791
    "Everyone knows each other in the neighborhood. You will know when someone new moves in. It’s a pretty calm neighborhood "
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  • Darrenmontes31
    "This is a great neighborhood for people to walk their dogs. It's a safe environment for everyone including your pets. Just try not to cross the street on Marquette & Hamlin. There's an accident at least once a week on that intersection. The city should really put a 4 way stop sign."
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  • Victortia o.
    "We have block parties and a Halloween party for the kids at the church across the street open to anyone in the neighborhood, regardless if they’re members or not. :) "
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  • Angel S.
    "Ice rink during winter and summer movie nights at west lawn park. Many good tasting restaurants near by."
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  • Anthony J.
    "It is a really safe neighborhood with so many stores near by that you don't really have to leave you can just walk anywhere!! "
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