Westtown City is a suburban Chicago community located approximately three miles northwest of downtown. The population is approximately one hundred and eighty percent Latino. Its ethnic population includes significant proportions of Mexican, Ukrainian, Italian, and Polish residents. The neighborhood was once largely Polish, but recent population shifts have left many residents homeless. Most Westtown homes were built before 1939 and are substandard. Consequently, vacancy rates are well above 10 percent.
The official boundaries of the Westtown neighborhood are North Avenue, Bloomingdale Trail, Kennedy Expressway, Chicago River, and Division. The neighborhood's southern border is 1200 N. The western boundary is 2400 W. It is surrounded by East Village, Ukrainian Village, and Bucktown. There are many neighborhoods in Westtown. For more information, visit the Westtown City Wikipedia page. You can explore all the neighborhoods of Chicago by visiting the neighborhood's website.
While Westtown City has a low percentage of college graduates compared to other areas of the country, its median household income is $101,121. As a result, it is a desirable place to live - especially if you have a family. The population of Westtown (zip 10998) is a steady decline from its 2000 census. The city's median household income is higher than its neighboring ZIP codes.
The population of Westtown is comprised of many ethnic groups and demographics. Twenty-seven percent of the population is under the age of eighteen. Thirty-six percent of the population is between 25-44 years of age and 18.9% is sixty-four and older. The median age in Westtown is thirty-two. The male population outnumbers the females nine times.