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Lower West Side
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Lower West Side, Illinois is a lively urban district of Chicago, renowned for its dynamic blend of Mexican-American culture, murals, indie art galleries, and culinary hotspots. The area attracts creatives, families, and young professionals with its energetic vibe and diverse neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
35,769
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.85°, -87.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
63
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,590
Local Cost
$2,400
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
345 Mbps
Upload
49 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
24
Parks
41
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MDW
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 79 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.
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