Gage Park is Chicago community area 63, a 2.2-square-mile area on the Southwest Side, about 7 miles from the Loop. Gage Park is a Southwest Side area named for the park on Western Avenue at its east edge. About six out of ten parcels are houses, many of them bungalows, with two-flats making up much of the rest.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Gage Park. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Gage Park
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 63 |
| Part of the city | Southwest Side |
| Size | 2.2 square miles |
| Borders | Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, New City, West Elsdon, West Englewood |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 7,685 |
| Houses and townhouses | 4,625 (60%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 1,725 (22%) |
| Condo units | 22 (0%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 1 (Orange) |
| City Council wards | 14th, 15th, 16th Wards |
Homes you will find in Gage Park
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 7,685 parcels in Gage Park. 60% are houses or townhouses, 22% are buildings with two to six units, and 0% are condo units. There are also 69 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
This is mostly a single-family market. Houses here can be bought with any of the common first-time buyer loans, and there is no condo association approval to clear. Budget for upkeep that a condo owner shares with neighbors, such as the roof, furnace and sewer line, and get a full inspection during the inspection period.
HomeGrown grants can be used for one- and two-unit homes, condos and townhomes, and the grant amount depends on income and on where in the city the home is. IHDAccess Home is available statewide. Compare the two on our side-by-side page.
Getting around
One CTA ‘L’ station is inside Gage Park’s boundary: Western (Orange Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 3 parks inside Gage Park: Gage Park, Little Venice Park, and Senka Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Gage Park branch here.
City Council wards
Gage Park is split among 3 wards. The largest share of its land is in the 14th Ward (about 63%), with the rest in the 15th (32%) and the 16th (4%). Ward lines do not follow community area lines, so check an exact address with the City’s ward lookup before you contact an alderperson’s office about zoning, permits or city services.
Neighboring community areas
Gage Park borders Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, New City, West Elsdon, and West Englewood. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Gage Park mostly houses or condos?
Mostly houses: 60% of its parcels are houses or townhouses. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Gage Park?
Yes. Gage Park has 1 CTA ‘L’ station on the Orange line.
What ward is Gage Park in?
It is split among the 14th, 15th, and 16th Wards. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Gage Park?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Gage Park can qualify if the buyer and the property meet its rules. The grant amount depends on household income and the home’s location. See our HomeGrown guide for the current rules.
Sources
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Boundaries – Community Areas
- Cook County Assessor, Parcel Universe (tax year 2026)
- City of Chicago Data Portal, CTA ‘L’ stops
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Park District park facilities
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Public Library locations
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Ward boundaries (2023–)
Boundaries, size and neighbors are measured from the City’s official community area boundary. ‘L’ stations, parks and libraries are placed inside the boundary by their coordinates; ward shares are approximate shares of land area. Parcel counts are from the Assessor’s tax year 2026 file, counted October 4, 2026. Houses include townhouses; condo units are counted one parcel per unit.
Cite this page: Chicago First Time Home Buyer, “Gage Park, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/gage-park/.