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Douglas vs West Town
Douglas and West Town are official community areas in Chicago. West Town leads safety (26 vs 11). West Town 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 | West Town |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 11 | 26 |
| Schools | 7 | 53 |
| Walk | 2 | 29 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 4 | 20 |
| Median rent | $1,059 | $2,055 |
| Median home | $330,291 | $612,626 |
| Population | 21,088 | 83,491 |
| Commute to The Loop | 27 min | 28 min |
| Commute to North Side | 36 min | 26 min |
| Commute to West Loop | 18 min | 19 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
West Town
Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village live inside this community area. Division Street energy, brick two-flats behind it.
$2,055 median rent · safety 26 · walk 29
Scores are relative among official Chicago community areas with the same editorial weights. Read the method.