Full Brewery Profile

Chicago, IL 60608

3 active breweries · Population 81,459 · Illinois

Looking at Chicago, Illinois (60608) as a brewery market: 3 active breweries, BDI of 3.7 (Average) with a walkability score of 58.9 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. Below you'll find the full profile — concentration relative to population, how walkable the cluster is for visitors, and how the demographics line up against current competition.

At a Glance

Density Index
3.7
Average · #3,578 nationally
Walkability
58.9
Walkable Cluster
Opportunity
53.3
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
3
Population 81,459

Density — BDI 3.7

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 60608 ranks #3,578 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 58.9

Walkable Cluster
Walk Score N/A/100
Breweries Within 1hr Walk 2
Cluster Density 2 in 0.5mi

Walkability is calculated from Walk Score, transit data, and how tightly clustered breweries are. A score above 60 means you can chain several taprooms on foot.

Opportunity — BOS 53.3

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $70,704
Age 25–44 11.5%
Bachelor's+ 34.3%

Opportunity score weights income, target demographics (25–44), education, and current competition. Higher means an under-served market with the right customer base.

Active Breweries in 60608

NameTypeAddress
Lagunitas Brewing CoLarge2607 W 17th StWebsite
Lo Rez BrewingMicro2101 S Carpenter St
Moody Tongue Brewing CompanyMicro2136 S Peoria StWebsite

Drill Into Specific Metrics

🍺 Density Breakdown BDI ranking, type mix, and national comparison 🚶 Walkability Analysis BWS, walkable crawls, and transit access 📊 Opportunity Score Demographics, income, and market verdict 📈 Illinois Market Health State openings, closures, and trend

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