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Brighton Park
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45,053
Population
$54,285
Median Income
$271,700
Median Home Value
13,775
Housing Units
58
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Brighton Park

Brighton Park is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) to the north, 49th Street and the railroad tracks to the south, Western Avenue to the east, and Kedzie Avenue and Pulaski Road to the west. The neighborhood is one of the most densely populated community areas on the Southwest Side, with a predominantly Mexican and Mexican-American population. The Archer Avenue corridor runs through the area, providing a commercial lifeline.

Brighton Park's housing stock consists primarily of brick two-flats, bungalows, and smaller frame houses on compact lots. The neighborhood's commercial corridors along Archer Avenue and California Avenue are lined with taquerías, bakeries, and independent shops. Kelly Park provides recreational facilities for the community. The area has strong school communities and active parish churches.

Boundaries
  • N Stevenson Expressway (I-55)
  • S 49th Street / railroad tracks
  • E Western Avenue
  • W Kedzie Avenue / Pulaski Road
Transit
  • Orange Line — Western, Kedzie (nearby)
  • CTA Bus — #62 Archer, #49 Western, #60 Blue Island/26th
Landmarks
  • Kelly Park
  • Archer Avenue commercial corridor
  • Five Holy Martyrs Church
  • Brighton Park Library
What CivicScout Tracks in Brighton Park
BLD
Building Permits

Brighton Park generates a high volume of residential renovation permits, driven by improvements to its two-flat and bungalow housing stock. Commercial fit-out permits along Archer Avenue are also common.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Brighton Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to alley maintenance, graffiti removal, and sanitation.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Brighton Park is predominantly zoned for residential use (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along Archer Avenue, California Avenue, and Western Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Brighton Park addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's dense housing stock generates substantial property-level civic data.

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