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Douglas vs Near West Side
Douglas and Near West Side are official community areas in Chicago. Douglas leads safety (11 vs 5). Near 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 | Near West Side |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 11 | 5 |
| Schools | 7 | 40 |
| Walk | 2 | 65 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 4 | 55 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $2,013 |
| Median home | $330,291 | $483,709 |
| Population | 21,088 | 68,165 |
| Commute to The Loop | 27 min | 37 min |
| Commute to North Side | 36 min | 40 min |
| Commute to West Loop | 18 min | 6 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
Near West Side
Fulton Market restaurants, United Center nights, and new towers. Property crime follows the dinner rush.
$2,013 median rent · safety 5 · walk 65
Scores are relative among official Chicago community areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.