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West Lawn
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33,403
Population
$60,100
Median Income
$258,400
Median Home Value
10,817
Housing Units
65
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About West Lawn

West Lawn is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by 55th Street to the north, 67th Street to the south, Kedzie Avenue to the east, and Cicero Avenue to the west. The neighborhood is a predominantly residential community characterized by well-maintained brick bungalows and two-flats, with a growing Hispanic population alongside longtime white ethnic residents.

West Lawn's housing stock is among the best-maintained bungalow inventory on the Southwest Side. The 63rd Street commercial corridor runs through the community area, providing shopping, dining, and services. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel with good CTA bus connections and proximity to the Orange Line at Midway. Marquette Park, a large Chicago Park District facility in adjacent Chicago Lawn, serves residents of both communities.

Boundaries
  • N 55th Street
  • S 67th Street
  • E Kedzie Avenue
  • W Cicero Avenue
Transit
  • CTA Bus — #63 63rd, #54 Cicero, #52 Kedzie/California
Landmarks
  • 63rd Street commercial corridor
  • West Lawn Park
  • Marquette Park (adjacent, in Chicago Lawn)
What CivicScout Tracks in West Lawn
BLD
Building Permits

West Lawn generates steady permit activity focused on residential renovation and maintenance of its bungalow housing stock. Permits for roofing, window replacement, and basement finishing are common.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across West Lawn. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to tree maintenance, alley repair, and parking.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

West Lawn is predominantly zoned for residential use (RS-2, RS-3, RT-4). Commercial zoning runs along 63rd Street, Pulaski Road, and Cicero Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for West Lawn addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's uniform bungalow character generates consistent property-level reports.

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