South Shore, Chicago, IL

Living in South Shore

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 90
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Commute 2
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 18
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 9
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Colleges 51
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Schools 1
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Residents

56k Population -878 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
42% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black94%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
48  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van53%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$119k Median Home Value -$78k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$818 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
20% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached14%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Shore

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in South Shore

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (91%)(7%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump5%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 3 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Shore

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near South Shore, Chicago, IL

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Hospitals

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Airports

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