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Gage Park
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39,894
Population
$47,500
Median Income
$224,800
Median Home Value
11,680
Housing Units
63
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Gage Park

Gage Park is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by 47th Street to the north, 59th Street to the south, Western Avenue to the east, and Pulaski Road to the west. The neighborhood is one of the most densely populated on the Southwest Side, with a large Mexican and Mexican-American community. The area takes its name from Gage Park, a Chicago Park District facility with a pool, fieldhouse, and sports facilities.

Gage Park's housing stock consists primarily of brick bungalows and two-flats on compact lots. The 47th Street and California Avenue commercial corridors are lined with Mexican restaurants, bakeries, and independent shops. The neighborhood has a strong community identity with active parish churches, community organizations, and school communities.

Boundaries
  • N 47th Street
  • S 59th Street
  • E Western Avenue
  • W Pulaski Road
Transit
  • CTA Bus — #49 Western, #53 Pulaski, #47 47th
Landmarks
  • Gage Park (park, pool, and fieldhouse)
  • 47th Street commercial corridor
  • California Avenue commercial corridor
  • St. Gall Church
What CivicScout Tracks in Gage Park
BLD
Building Permits

Gage Park generates a high volume of residential renovation permits, driven by improvements to its bungalow and two-flat housing stock. Commercial fit-out permits along 47th Street and California Avenue are also common.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

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

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Gage Park is predominantly zoned for residential use (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along 47th Street, Western Avenue, and California Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

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

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