West Englewood is Chicago community area #67, on the Southwest Side between Garfield Boulevard and the Belt Railway. It is closely tied to neighboring Englewood and is served by the Green Line’s Ashland/63rd terminal. About 28,100 people live there, down from more than 64,000 in 1940.
West Englewood key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | #67 of 77 |
| Side of the city | Southwest Side |
| Population | 28,144 (2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate, CMAP Community Data Snapshot, June 2026 release) |
| Neighborhoods within | West Englewood, Drexel Estate, Murray Park, Hermitage Park |
| Main L and Metra stations | CTA Green Line: Ashland/63rd (Ashland branch terminal) |
| Major parks | Junction Grove Playlot Park |
Boundaries
Garfield Boulevard forms the north edge and the Belt Railway of Chicago tracks the south edge. Racine Avenue is the east edge, and CSX and Norfolk Southern tracks form the west edge.
Neighborhoods within West Englewood
The area includes West Englewood, Drexel Estate, Murray Park and Hermitage Park.
History
- 1840s: German and Swedish farmers are the first European settlers.
- 1871: the Great Chicago Fire pushes residents toward open, rail-served land like this.
- 1889: West Englewood joins Chicago with the annexation of the town of Lake.
- 1903: an elevated rail branch is built along roughly 63rd Street.
- 1940: the population peaks above 64,000.
- 2000–2020: the population falls from 45,282 to under 30,000.
Landmarks and parks
- Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy, 6130 S. Wolcott Ave.
- West Englewood branch of the Chicago Public Library, 1745 W. 63rd St.
- Chicago Police Department 7th District headquarters.
- Junction Grove Playlot Park.
Getting there
The Green Line’s Ashland branch ends at Ashland/63rd, at 63rd Street and Ashland Avenue. Trains run through the South Side to the Loop.
Frequently asked questions
What community area number is West Englewood?
West Englewood is community area #67.
Is West Englewood part of Englewood?
No. It is a separate community area (#67), though many Chicagoans group it with Englewood (#68) to the east.
What L station is in West Englewood?
Ashland/63rd, the end of the Green Line’s Ashland branch.
What is Lindblom?
Robert Lindblom Math and Science Academy, a public high school at 6130 S. Wolcott Ave.
Related guides
- Englewood community area guide
- New City community area guide
- Chicago Lawn community area guide
- Gage Park community area guide
- Auburn Gresham community area guide
- CTA Green Line guide
- All 77 Chicago community areas
Sources
Last updated: October 31, 2026