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Douglas vs Lower West Side
Douglas and Lower West Side are official community areas in Chicago. Lower West Side leads safety (37 vs 11). Lower West Side leads walk. Douglas has the lower ACS median rent ($1,059).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · CPD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Douglas | Lower West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 11 | 37 |
| Schools | 7 | 23 |
| Walk | 2 | 7 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 4 | 4 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $1,370 |
| Median home | $330,291 | $359,114 |
| Population | 21,088 | 33,446 |
| Commute to The Loop | 27 min | 47 min |
| Commute to North Side | 36 min | 54 min |
| Commute to West Loop | 18 min | 20 min |
Douglas
Bronzeville history on the official Douglas map. Boulevards, new builds, and a short ride to the Loop.
$1,059 median rent · safety 11 · walk 2
Lower West Side
Pilsen murals and 18th Street. The official name is Lower West Side; everyone searches Pilsen.
$1,370 median rent · safety 37 · walk 7
Scores are relative among official Chicago community areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.