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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Englewood Neighborhood Overview

63rd & Halsted: Greens, Grit, Mild Sauce

🧭Bordered by: Garfield Blvd 55th to the North, 75th Street South, Racine Avenue West, State Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway to the East

📌Best known for: 63rd and Halsted comebacks, Kennedy King grit

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: church shoes, hoop dreams, and green thumb swagger

👍Locals live here because: two flats, sunlight, neighbors who actually wave

👎Be prepared for: sirens, vacant lots, and CTA long waits

The overall feel is: Hard fought hope, fiercely communal, Chicago, but chiller

Grit, gospel, and gardens sprouting from cracks

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Moving to Englewood - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Englewood against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.