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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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West Town Neighborhood Overview

Foodies, Murals, & the Blue Line

🧭Bordered by: Bloomingdale Trail, The 606 to the North, North Branch Chicago River and Kennedy Expressway to the East, Grand Avenue and Kinzie Industrial Corridor on the South, and Western Avenue and Humboldt Park to the West

📌Widely recognized as the place for: vintage hunts and pierogi crawls, Gangnam Market

👕You can spot a West Town local by: denim jackets, pierogi breath, tiny dogs, and opinions on espresso

👍Move here for: brownstones, bike lanes, and bars that actually dance

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: street parking matches, and unforgivable brunch wait times

The vibe around West Town is: cool grandma with a skateboard

foodies and lovers of spontaneous gallery hopping

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Moving to West Town - 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 West Town against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.