West Ridge
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
West Ridge, located on Chicago's Far North Side, is a diverse and historic neighborhood known for its multicultural atmosphere and thriving South Asian community. The area offers unique shopping options, excellent ethnic eateries, and a welcoming, community-oriented vibe, making it a distinct yet underrated part of the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
71,942
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.00°, -87.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,585
Local Cost
$1,760
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
90
English
95
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
199 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
41
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
16
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORD
Distance
18 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.