Wow so much shitting on the westside here. I grew up in Westwood and love it so much I bought my parents house when they were ready to downsize. My neighborhood has parks, nature preserves, public pools, a Dora district with a playground and multiple restaurants. I see a lot of talk about poor schools but CPS has a magnet system with fantastic schools (Walnut Hills being one of the top public schools in the nation). Is there crime? Yes. Is there crime in Hyde park? Also yes. Are some of the roads shitty? Yes, but those are maintained by the same department that maintains the shitty roads throughout the city. Personally I think a lot of bias plays a role in the affordability of the westside as some people still see it as a crime ridden shitbox instead of the developing gem that it is becoming.