South Chicago, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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South Chicago Area Facts

  • South Chicago has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • South Chicago crime rates are 13% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in South Chicago is 15% lower than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bessemer Park
      Russell Square Park
      Eckersall Park
      South Chicago People's Park
      Jesse Owens Park
      Clara D. Schafer Park
      Dougherty Park
      Dinah Washington Park

      Entertainment

      Eckersall Stadium
      New Regal Theatre
      Bronzeville Children's Museum
      Skyway Bowl
      ETA Creative Arts Foundation
      East of the Ryan
      Theaster Gates Studio
      Lee's Unleaded Blues

      Food & Drink

      Maya's Pizza
      D&O Food and Liquors
      La Michoacana Del Sur
      8900 Commercial Food & Liquor
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Gomez Tacos & Pizza

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Chicago? Of all people who commute, 35.0% take public transportation in South Chicago.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      35%

      26% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Chicago? The cost of living in South Chicago is 97/100 - which is 1% higher than Illinois.
      South Chicago
      97

      3% less 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 South Chicago? South Chicago crime rates are 4,551, which are 124% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,551 per 100k people

      100% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22  

      100% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Chicago? The median income in South Chicago is $44,876 which is 24% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,87619% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,46428% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      94% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Chicago 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

      A+ Housing

      What are South Chicago home prices? South Chicago home prices are $143,288 - which is 18% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $143,28822% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8926% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Chicago have good schools? The South Chicago graduation rate is 75% - which is 11% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      15%

      68% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is South Chicago a good place to live? South Chicago has an overall rating of 13% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      13%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      13%

      2 total surveys

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