The Englewood & Chatham area covers 8 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: Englewood, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Chatham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, Burnside and Auburn Gresham. It includes popular neighborhoods such as Englewood, Grand Crossing, Chatham, Pill Hill, Avalon Park and Auburn Gresham.
This is one of Are You Chi’s 12 regions, a way to browse the city by the names people actually use. It is not an official City of Chicago division; the official units are the 77 community areas.
Community areas and neighborhoods in this area
| Community area | Popular neighborhoods | Best-of guides |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood (#68) | Englewood, Hamilton Park | — |
| West Englewood (#67) | West Englewood, Drexel Estate, Murray Park, Hermitage Park | — |
| Greater Grand Crossing (#69) | Grand Crossing, Park Manor, Brookline, Brookdale, Essex, Winneconna Parkway | — |
| Chatham (#44) | Chatham-Avalon, Chatham Club, Chesterfield, East Chatham, West Chatham, part of West Chesterfield | — |
| Avalon Park (#45) | Avalon Park, Marynook, Stony Island Park | — |
| Calumet Heights (#48) | Pill Hill, Stony Island Heights, Calumet Heights | — |
| Burnside (#47) | Burnside (historically the Burnside Triangle or Stony Island Triangle) | — |
| Auburn Gresham (#71) | Auburn Gresham, Gresham | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Englewood & Chatham area?
Popular neighborhoods here include Englewood, Grand Crossing, Chatham, Pill Hill, Avalon Park and Auburn Gresham. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Englewood & Chatham area?
8: Englewood, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, Chatham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, Burnside and Auburn Gresham.
Is this an official Chicago region?
No. Are You Chi groups the 77 official community areas into 12 regions named after well-known neighborhoods. For the City’s own units, see the community areas guide.
Nearby areas
Related guides
Sources
- Community areas of Chicago (Wikipedia)
- Neighborhood names come from each linked community area guide, which lists its own sources.
Last updated: October 31, 2026