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Old 07-13-2011, 09:43 PM
 
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Hi there, I'm looking at renting a unit at Pilsen I just wanted to know what the area is like, from what I've read there are alot of african americans, but I don't really care about race...

I'm more worried about safety....

I'm looking along South Morgan Street... I'm a single white professional that has a car, so there's no issue with transport...

Thanks in advance
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Old 07-13-2011, 09:50 PM
 
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If by african Americans you mean mexicans.... Whats the cross street to Morgan?
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Old 07-13-2011, 10:07 PM
 
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If by african Americans you mean mexicans.... Whats the cross street to Morgan?
Actually African Americans and Mexicans... unless there way more mexicans.

Between 18th & 19th.
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Old 07-14-2011, 04:23 AM
 
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Actually African Americans and Mexicans... unless there way more mexicans.

Between 18th & 19th.
There are WAY more Mexicans in Pilsen than Blacks. Like 20 to 1 Mexicans to Blacks. There are way more Whites in Pilsen than Blacks as well.
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Old 07-14-2011, 08:09 AM
 
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Pilsen is over 90% Hispanic.
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Old 07-14-2011, 09:11 AM
 
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I'm a fan of parts of Pilsen due to the reasonably priced rents and proximity to the loop. Morgan and 18th is fine. Couple years back I lived towards the West side of Pilsen, didnt have any huge issues, but would certainly stay East of Ashland if I were to move back.
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:20 AM
 
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I'm a fan of parts of Pilsen due to the reasonably priced rents and proximity to the loop. Morgan and 18th is fine. Couple years back I lived towards the West side of Pilsen, didnt have any huge issues, but would certainly stay East of Ashland if I were to move back.
Yeah Pilsen has some really great areas. Hopefully the gentrification won't destroy the Latin culture.
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Old 07-18-2011, 04:36 PM
 
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Default Pilsen exploration

I am not sure how safe Pilsen is at night. However, I have biked down there from up north multiple times and have spent many days enjoying the community.

You can read more here: Saturating in the Vividness of Pilsen

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Old 07-19-2011, 02:31 PM
 
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Default Is Pilsen Safe:

Pilsen is safer than many places. Random stuff happens anywhere. Don't stagger drunk down the street at midnight, and ignore the jokers who yell out "Latin Count Love!" If you hear gun shots just hug the pavement.
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