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West Pullman
Neighborhood Intelligence

Track building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's Far South Side residential communities.

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28,338
Population
$36,193
Median Income
$99,100
Median Home Value
11,891
Housing Units
53
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About West Pullman

West Pullman is a community area on Chicago's Far South Side, bounded by 115th Street to the north, 130th Street to the south, Cottage Grove Avenue to the east, and Ashland Avenue and the railroad tracks to the west. The neighborhood developed in the late 19th century alongside the nearby Pullman company town and other industries. West Pullman has a mix of residential areas and industrial parcels, particularly along the railroad corridors.

The community area's housing stock includes bungalows, two-flats, and ranch-style homes. The 119th Street and Halsted Street commercial corridors provide local shopping and services. West Pullman has faced economic challenges but maintains active community organizations working on neighborhood improvement. Gwendolyn Brooks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, lived in the neighborhood.

Boundaries
  • N 115th Street
  • S 130th Street
  • E Cottage Grove Avenue
  • W Ashland Avenue / railroad tracks
Transit
  • Metra Rock Island District — 115th St. (Pullman)
  • CTA Bus — #34 South Michigan, #108 Halsted
Landmarks
  • Gwendolyn Brooks home (historic)
  • 119th Street commercial corridor
  • Fernwood Park
  • West Pullman Park
What CivicScout Tracks in West Pullman
BLD
Building Permits

West Pullman generates permit activity including residential renovations, demolition permits, and some community development projects. Maintenance-related permits are common for the neighborhood's bungalow housing stock.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across West Pullman. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to vacant buildings, alley maintenance, and street lighting.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

West Pullman features residential zoning (RS-2, RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along 119th Street, Halsted Street, and Michigan Avenue. Industrial zoning covers areas along the railroad corridors.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for West Pullman addresses include renovation permits, demolition permits, and 311 requests. CivicScout reports help track property maintenance and community development activity.

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