West Town Relocation

East Village, Noble Square, Ukrainian Village, West Town, Wicker Park

With its close proximity to downtown and easy highway access, West Town has been quickly growing. The communities of East Village, Noble Square, Ukrainian Village and Wicker Park have gained popularity with young people, especially commuters, as the areas are seeing modifications in shops, dining and nightlife.

Once known as "the ethnic Gold Coast" and "Beer Baron Row," many of Chicago's wealthiest brewers built mansions that can still be found today in Wicker Park. The area hosts an assortment of vintage and modern housing choices including two- and three-flats, bungalows, low-rises and single family homes. As new developments continue, West Town’s housing values are continuing to rise.

West Town is inhabited by many Eastern Europeans (it’s especially well-known as a Polish community) and Puerto Ricans. Its bohemian atmosphere has long attracted artists and musicians. As many upper-middle class families and young people continue to move it, housing costs continue to rise.

West Town is a well-known artistic community, ripe with galleries, boutiques and theaters. Residents can enjoy many of the eclectic restaurants or catch an intimate jazz performance, the neighborhood is also host to the Around the Coyote Art Festival each September, giving local artists a chance to display and sell the work.