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Garfield Ridge
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Explore building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's established Southwest Side neighborhoods near Midway Airport.

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34,513
Population
$73,621
Median Income
$278,500
Median Home Value
13,254
Housing Units
56
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Garfield Ridge

Garfield Ridge is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) to the north, the city limits at 63rd Street to the south, Cicero Avenue to the east, and Harlem Avenue and the city limits to the west. The neighborhood is adjacent to Midway International Airport and includes the Clearing industrial district. Garfield Ridge has a strong working-class and middle-class residential character, with many residents employed in aviation, transportation, and public safety.

The community area's housing stock consists primarily of brick bungalows, ranch houses, and two-flats. The Archer Avenue corridor runs through the neighborhood, providing commercial services and connecting to the Orange Line at Midway. The neighborhood has significant Polish, Hispanic, and Irish American populations and a strong sense of community identity.

Boundaries
  • N Stevenson Expressway (I-55)
  • S 63rd Street / city limits
  • E Cicero Avenue
  • W Harlem Avenue / city limits
Transit
  • Orange Line — Midway
  • CTA Bus — #62 Archer, #54 Cicero, #53 Pulaski
Landmarks
  • Midway International Airport (adjacent)
  • Midway Plaisance Park
  • Archer Avenue commercial corridor
  • Le Claire Courts site
What CivicScout Tracks in Garfield Ridge
BLD
Building Permits

Garfield Ridge generates steady permit activity focused on residential renovation and maintenance of its bungalow housing stock. Commercial and industrial permits near Midway Airport also appear in records.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Garfield Ridge. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to noise from Midway Airport, street maintenance, and parking.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Garfield Ridge features residential zoning (RS-2, RS-3) with commercial corridors along Archer Avenue, Cicero Avenue, and 55th Street. Airport-related and industrial zoning covers areas near Midway.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Garfield Ridge addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's proximity to Midway Airport adds aviation-related data to some reports.

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