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HomeNeighborhoodsNear West Side
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2.3/5

Near West Side Report Card

60612 · Chicago · 4,174 buildings tracked

C

Building Quality

Average building score

B

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

F

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

4,174

Violations

19,898

Complaints

257,132

Reviews

117

Crime Summary (12 Months)

10,799

Total Incidents

3,636

Violent

3,648

Property

3,515

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

4.8

Average

Complaints/Bldg

61.6

Above avg

Reviews

117

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

10,799

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

F

1900 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL

225 violations0 complaints
F

327 N BELL AVE, Chicago, IL

116 violations0 complaints
F

1810 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL

108 violations10 complaints
F

1147 S RICHMOND ST, Chicago, IL

90 violations0 complaints
F

2848 W WILCOX ST, Chicago, IL

87 violations0 complaints

Largest Landlord

AVAILABLE FROM DATA SOURCE

372 buildings in this zip code

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Near West Side Vibe Check

Near West Side encompasses the United Center, the UIC campus, and a rapidly developing residential corridor. Game nights bring electric energy; otherwise it is a patchwork of new construction, medical district workers, and longtime residents.

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Pros

  • ✓United Center events
  • ✓UIC campus resources
  • ✓Close to Medical District
  • ✓Blue and Pink Line access

Cons

  • ✗Uneven development
  • ✗Game-night traffic
  • ✗Safety varies by block
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Frequently Asked Questions About Near West Side

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 60612 zip code had 10,799 reported crime incidents, including 3,636 violent crimes and 3,648 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 7.0 out of 10. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

Near West Side (60612) has 4,174 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.5 out of 10. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 60612 zip code have a combined 19,898 housing violations on record (an average of 4.8 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in Near West Side (60612) is AVAILABLE FROM DATA SOURCE, managing 372 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 117 reviews across 3 buildings in Near West Side (60612). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

Near West Side (60612) has 4,174 tracked buildings with 19,898 violations and 257,132 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Near West Side (60612) compares to other Chicago neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Near West Side (60612) recorded 10,799 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 3,636 violent crimes, 3,648 property crimes, and 3,515 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 60612.

Many buildings in Chicago have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Near West Side (60612) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 60612 zip code.

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

C

South Loop

60601 · Central

370 buildings

B

South Loop

60605 · Central

991 buildings

B

Streeterville

60611 · Central

874 buildings

B

Hyde Park

60615 · South Side

2,544 buildings

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

34,459

Median Income

$59k

Renters

68%

Median Age

34.2

Walkability & Transit

36

Some Transit

3 transit stops nearby

3

Subway Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 3% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 6% of neighborhoods