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Living in Near South Side, Chicago, IL

Near South Side Area Facts

  • Near South Side has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Near South Side crime rates are 13% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Near South Side is 8% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Prairie Avenue Historic District
      Chicago Women's Park and Gardens
      Battle of Fort Dearborn Park
      Prairie District Park
      Mark Twain Park
      Fred Anderson Park
      Margaret Hie Ding Lin Park
      McCormick Square

      Entertainment

      Glessner House Museum
      Henry B. Clarke House
      South Asia Institute
      Wintrust Arena
      Chess Studio
      Reggies Music Joint
      Soldier Field
      Arie Crown Theater

      Food & Drink

      Woven + Bound Restaurant
      Krolls South Loop
      VU Rooftop Bar
      The Bureau Bar
      Papa John's
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      White Castle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Near South Side? Of all people who commute, 25.8% take public transportation in Near South Side.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      17% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Near South Side 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