West town is one of Chicago’s largest communities, comprising all or parts of 11 neighborhoods, including some of Chicago’s liveliest and most exciting. Located in the city’s West Side, only 3 miles from the Loop, there is always something to do in West Town. With hip and eclectic music halls like the Double Door, Empty Bottle and Congress Theater, you are sure to find great live music any day of the week. West Town is also known for its vintage stores, boutiques and quirky, unique stores like Rotofugi. All the exciting nightlife, restaurants, cafés, taverns, entertainment and events are only part of West Town’s charm. Residents of West Town homes also appreciate the warmth of the tree-lined streets and old neighborhood feel.
30,853 people live in West Town, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $85,199. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around West Town, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including TNS Pop Shop, Mr. Poppa Gourmet Popcorn, and Soul Full Chicago.
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| Dining · $ | 2.28 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.36 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.7 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.2 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.55 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.53 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.98 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.77 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.63 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.02 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.51 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.47 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.13 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.47 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.29 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.79 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.95 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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West Town has 15,636 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Town do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,853 people call West Town home. The population density is 21,399.42 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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