Kenwood, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kenwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kenwood Community Park
      Vivian Gordon Harsh Park
      Kennicott Park
      Gwendolyn Brooks Park
      Madison Park
      Chamberlain Triangle Park
      Sycamore Playlot Park
      Elm Park

      Entertainment

      Little Black Pearl Art Gallery
      Hyde Park Art Center
      Obama Kissing Rock
      Harper Theater
      The Promontory
      4th Ward
      The Revival
      Seven Ten Social

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Baskin-Robbins
      Italian Fiesta Pizzeria
      Binny's Beverage Depot
      The Hyde
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kenwood? Of all people who commute, 27.6% take public transportation in Kenwood.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      D- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kenwood? The cost of living in Kenwood is 123/100 - which is 28% higher than Illinois.
      Kenwood
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kenwood? Kenwood crime rates are 7,023, which are 246% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      7,023 per 100k people

      208% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 15

      208% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Kenwood? The median income in Kenwood is $58,158 which is 2% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $58,1585% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,35772% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kenwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      B+ Housing

      What are Kenwood home prices? Kenwood home prices are $345,162 - which is 97% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $345,16287% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15422% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      32% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Kenwood have good schools? The Kenwood graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Kenwood a good place to live? Kenwood has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      2 total surveys

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