The Garfield Park & Austin area covers 4 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Austin and North Lawndale. It includes popular neighborhoods such as East and West Garfield Park, Austin, Galewood and North Lawndale.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Garfield Park (#27) | East Garfield Park, Fifth City | — |
| West Garfield Park (#26) | West Garfield Park, part of K-Town | — |
| Austin (#25) | North Austin, South Austin, Galewood, The Island | — |
| North Lawndale (#29) | Homan Square, K-Town (part), Douglas Park area | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Garfield Park & Austin area?
Popular neighborhoods here include East and West Garfield Park, Austin, Galewood and North Lawndale. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Garfield Park & Austin area?
4: East Garfield Park, West Garfield Park, Austin and North Lawndale.
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