Ashburn is Chicago community area #70, on the Southwest Side between 72nd and 87th streets and Western and Cicero avenues. It grew fastest after World War II, covers nearly five square miles and was home to Chicago’s first airfield in 1916. About 42,000 people live there.
Ashburn key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | #70 of 77 |
| Side of the city | Southwest Side |
| Population | 42,007 (2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate, CMAP Community Data Snapshot, June 2026 release) |
| Neighborhoods within | Ashburn, Ashburn Estates, Beverly View, Crestline, Marycrest, Parkview, Scottsdale, Wrightwood |
| Main L and Metra stations | Metra SouthWest Service: Ashburn, Wrightwood (weekdays) |
| Major parks | Durkin Park (8445 S. Kolin Ave.) |
Boundaries
Ashburn runs from 72nd Street on the north to 87th Street on the south. Western Avenue is the east edge and Cicero Avenue the west edge.
Neighborhoods within Ashburn
Neighborhoods include Ashburn, Ashburn Estates, Beverly View, Crestline, Marycrest, Parkview, Scottsdale and Wrightwood.
Scottsdale fills the southwest corner between Cicero Avenue and Pulaski Road, from 77th to 87th Street. Wrightwood lies between Kedzie and Western avenues north of 87th Street. Beverly View, in the southeast, is bounded by 79th Street, the CSX line and Western Avenue.
History
- 1893: the Clarkdale subdivision is planned near 83rd Street and Central Park Avenue along a new railroad.
- 1916: Ashburn Flying Field, the first airfield in Chicago, opens.
- 1939: the marshy airfield closes.
- 1950–1960: the population jumps from 7,472 to 38,638.
- 2016: the Greater Ashburn Development Association forms.
Landmarks and parks
- St. Rita of Cascia High School.
- William J. Bogan High School.
- Durkin Park, 8445 S. Kolin Ave.
- St. Bede and St. Thomas More parishes.
Getting there
Metra’s SouthWest Service stops at Ashburn and Wrightwood on weekdays, with trains downtown. Most other trips are by CTA bus or car.
Frequently asked questions
What community area number is Ashburn?
Ashburn is community area #70.
Can you take a train to Ashburn?
Yes. Metra’s SouthWest Service stops at the Ashburn and Wrightwood stations on weekdays.
Did Chicago’s first airfield open in Ashburn?
Yes. Ashburn Flying Field opened in 1916 and closed in 1939.
What neighborhoods are in Ashburn?
Ashburn, Ashburn Estates, Beverly View, Crestline, Marycrest, Parkview, Scottsdale and Wrightwood.
Related guides
- West Lawn community area guide
- Chicago Lawn community area guide
- Auburn Gresham community area guide
- Beverly community area guide
- Metra guide
- All 77 Chicago community areas
Sources
- CMAP Community Data Snapshot: Ashburn (June 2026)
- Wikipedia: Ashburn, Chicago
- Chicago Park District: Durkin Park
Last updated: October 31, 2026