The Midway & Marquette Park area covers 9 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: Chicago Lawn, Garfield Ridge, Clearing, West Lawn, Brighton Park, Archer Heights, West Elsdon, Gage Park and New City. It includes popular neighborhoods such as Marquette Park, Garfield Ridge, Clearing, Ford City, Brighton Park and Back of the Yards.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lawn (#66) | Chicago Lawn, Marquette Park, Lithuanian Plaza | — |
| Garfield Ridge (#56) | Garfield Ridge, LeClaire Courts, Sleepy Hollow, Vittum Park, Archer Limits (historic name) | — |
| Clearing (#64) | Clearing East, Clearing West, Chrysler Village | — |
| West Lawn (#65) | West Lawn, Ford City | — |
| Brighton Park (#58) | Brighton Park | — |
| Archer Heights (#57) | Archer Heights | — |
| West Elsdon (#62) | West Elsdon | — |
| Gage Park (#63) | Gage Park, Marquette Manor, Glendale, Garfield Manor | — |
| New City (#61) | Back of the Yards, Canaryville | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Midway & Marquette Park area?
Popular neighborhoods here include Marquette Park, Garfield Ridge, Clearing, Ford City, Brighton Park and Back of the Yards. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Midway & Marquette Park area?
9: Chicago Lawn, Garfield Ridge, Clearing, West Lawn, Brighton Park, Archer Heights, West Elsdon, Gage Park and New City.
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