Full Brewery Profile

Chicago, IL 60640

4 active breweries · Population 66,884 · Illinois

Chicago, Illinois (60640) currently supports 4 active breweries, earning a Brewery Density Index of 6.0 (Average) with a walkability score of 68.1 and the opportunity model flags it as Moderate Opportunity. This profile pulls together density, walkability, and opportunity data so you can see the full picture of the local craft beer market in one place.

At a Glance

Density Index
6.0
Average · #2,689 nationally
Walkability
68.1
Great for Walking
Opportunity
55.5
Moderate Opportunity
Active Breweries
4
Population 66,884

Density — BDI 6.0

Average

BDI measures breweries per 100,000 residents. 60640 ranks #2,689 nationally for craft beer density.

Walkability — BWS 68.1

Great for Walking
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 55.5

Moderate Opportunity
Median Income $71,030
Age 25–44 6.3%
Bachelor's+ 62.6%

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 60640

NameTypeAddress
Band Of BohemiaBrewpub4710 N Ravenswood Ave
Empirical BreweryMicro1801 W Foster AveWebsite
Hamburger Mary's/Andersonville Brewing CompanyBrewpub5402 N Clark StWebsite
Urban Renewal BreweryPlanning

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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