Hermosa is one of 77 designated Chicago community areas and is located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois. The Hermosa community area contains the and neighborhoods. The area includes the birthplace of and is the former headquarters of the Schwinn Bicycle Company. While being one of the smaller community areas Hermosa is one of the city's most densely populated neighborhoods. On December 31, 2018, the Hermosa Bungalow Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places.