734 W Garfield Blvd

Back of the Yards is a Southwest Side neighborhood shaped by the Chicago River’s South Branch and a long history tied to the Union Stock Yard, whose former site is now Stockyards Industrial Park. The area has a continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters, and changeable shoulder seasons. Parks such as McKinley Park offer paths, fields, and playgrounds, while neighborhood streets connect to local shops, cafés, and casual dining along commercial corridors. The Back of the Yards Branch of the Chicago Public Library adds a community resource, and neighborhood history is reflected in the area’s industrial roots and longtime commercial streets. Residents can get around by CTA buses and nearby Orange Line service, as well as by car and bicycle. For the Back of the Yards neighborhood, the median rent is $1,300 per month, with a typical range of $950 to $3,200.