Chicago, IL

West Ridge

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$1 - $1.15M
For Sale on Trulia:
118 homes
Rent:
$895 - $17.41K
For Rent on Trulia:
400 homes
To Downtown Chicago:
36 minutes
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What Locals Say about West Ridge

At least 474 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 59 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 35 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 32 % Say parking is easy

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  • Corinamattson
    "I bike to work half of the time and drive to work the other half of the time. The commute is about 30 minutes either way."
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  • Corinamattson
    "Most folks on the block have dogs. We love it. There are so many people who walk dogs nearby and it is so friendly. "
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  • Corina Mattson
    "I adore my neighborhood. My commute to Lakeview takes 30 minutes by car and 45 minutes by bike. We are so lucky "
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  • Corina Mattson
    "I love west ridge. I am close friends with most people on my block. My kids have friends near by. It is the best. "
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  • Corina Mattson
    "I have lived in this neighborhood since 2009. My kids go to schools in the neighborhood. My kids have grown up in the neighborhood. I love this place."
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  • Corina Mattson
    "I love west ridge. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best neighborhood in town. My neighbors are the best. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good place to live not much people problem makers around is a good place for kid to go to school "
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  • Corinamattson
    "It’s a great neighborhood for dog owners. Many families have dogs. Lots of parks to walk through. Folks are friendly overall. "
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  • Corinamattson
    "People love dogs here. It’s a wonderful neighborhood for pet owners. West ridge is the best place for families too "
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  • Corinamattson
    "I love raising my kids here. It’s a beautiful city. And West Roger’s Park neighborhood is the best. "
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  • Corinamattson
    "Chill. Right off the 49B bus. The ride is great and low key. I’m grateful to be in such an accessible place. "
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  • Jasmin Quito
    "There is a lot of dogs but people don’t pick up after their dog. Not really dog friendly place. Some "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of kids in this neighborhood And good schools. Green Brier Park is lovely and so are the restaurants"
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  • Trulia User
    "Diverse with many cultures and foods. Easy access to many things like parks, school and public transportation. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Es un buen lugar para vivir no es primera clase pero si es un buen lugar para vivir es caro pero es mas seguro que hotro s lados so si eres una buena persona vien venida al vecindario pero si no dejanos acer un buen vencindari alas personas que queremos lo mejor para nuestros ijos "
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  • Trulia User
    "I get around with no problem & it's a great neighborhood. but traffic is 2-3 so takes about 1 hour to get back home "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is dirty. Garbage everywhere and people put out plates of food to poison rats with. If your dog is quick, it's sick."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've owned a home in this neighborhood for two years and am so happy with life here. It is a real community."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a lot of people from many different places diferente lenguaje you can hear and very friendly people "
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  • Trulia User
    "I like this area . It’s clean and beautiful close to market and so many thing big park and lake isn’t far from here so I can visit anytime beach’s are good clean and most important is this area is safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been living here from 9 years and it's really peaceful down to earth areas. Makes living easy with all within two to five miles radius."
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  • Trulia User
    "Block parties where neighbors come together to learn more about other neighbors. schools here are,very good, and diverse. "
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  • Trulia User
    "None. This neighborhood stinks. There is trash everywhere and everyone acts like it’s normal. They can’t drive and then always try to cut you off."
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  • Trulia User
    "Parking is hard to find in this neighborhood, no privacy at all as you can hear everything your neighbors are doing, however, this area is safe for both kids and adults, Target is a big plus"
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  • Trulia User
    "block parties are lovely and I'm glad people continue to have them. really enjoyed them as a kid. best part of Chicago culture. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s lots of green space, people are very respectful. Theres 2 large, safe parks nearby. It’s a quiet area so there aren’t too many people out, if your dog is sensitive to crowds. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of dog families. Lots of parks. Well lit areas for walking. Beautiful community to live and walk in "
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  • Ramon C. J.
    "safety of the children and the family the neighborhood should have ample safety guidelines, parks is important as a recreational area, speed laws has to be enacted"
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  • Massoud.quraishi
    "Friendly neighbourhood I loved good transportation service good food good restaurants friendly people "
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  • Saifkhan3989
    "It’s known for good restaurants and area is pretty clean and safe, downtown is 20 away from the west Rogers park "
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  • Eilsa A.
    "I lived somewhere else before I came to Chicago with my husband to start I new life(30). There’s not much crime as Howard or near by Howard but everywhere else is nice. Love it here."
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  • Anwar A.
    "I lived this neighborhood for 18years very quite people are friendly. People walk day and night their dogs with kids. Parking is easy except sometimes stores are close to the neighborhood Jewel Osco, Walgreen, CVS and others, restaurants and some grocery store for international I love it we welcome to everyone, no discrimination or anything else there is some church, Muslim Community And others, you will love it this area, you just don’t want to move out from the neighborhood. Transportation are close to the neighborhood Metro and CTA train and Bus"
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  • Kimberlymohammad7
    "There is a lot neighbors and we have an app . It let’s us know what is going on in the area. And the police Station has join with us. They are very working closely with Neighborhood Alert."
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  • Jacqueline M.
    "Keep your children safe, always watch where your kids go and eat, good parks and playgrounds for kids are clean and well maintained and I think itsafe "
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  • Tiara L.
    "Rogers Park is a very diverse place to live where people actually greet you where ever you go, everyone is friendly and there are great schools. I love it here I’ve been here for 20 years. This neighborhood is forever and ever getting better and better. Enjoy your new home..."
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  • Judeisi P.
    "I don't like it here , it's to filthy and disgusting, nobody cleans in front of their buildings and the alley are horrible garbage everywhere 🤦‍♀️ big mistake moving here 2 months ago , looking to move out a.s.a.p !!!! "
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  • Kamran.wardak808
    "No community events, what makes the neighborhood special is it’s diversity and convenience. The neighborhood is safer compare to some other neighborhoods."
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  • Soniaruiz931
    "There is a quiet neighbor and I see people walking their dogs. Is friendly neighborhood,especially at night."
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  • Elel
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 20 years. It’s got a very solid community. I love the diversity here. "
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  • Jon
    "Lots of good families and neighbors here.. close to parks and green space.. lots of new buildings going up! "
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