West Pullman

West Pullman spreads west of its famous neighbor with a mix of sturdy brick homes, frame two-flats, and the industrial legacy of the far South Side, including a former factory site now hosting one of the largest urban solar farms in the country. Its blocks have absorbed hard decades and held on, with ownership still the neighborhood norm.

The Metra Electric's branch stations serve the area and the coming Red Line extension to 130th will change the transit math substantially. Housing costs are near the city's minimum. West Pullman suits buyers who want maximum house per dollar with a rail upgrade already funded and under construction, which is a rare combination to find in advance.

West Pullman offers moderate transit access: a single car per household is usually sufficient. One car typically covers the gap that transit leaves.

With a Walk Score of 62, West Pullman is "Somewhat Walkable": some errands can be done on foot, but many trips need transit or a car.

At roughly $12,000/year for 1 car, transportation is a moderate line item in West Pullman's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Red line.