South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Living in South Chicago

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Bikeability 91
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Walkability 86
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Commute 1
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 19
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Airports 94
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 51
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Schools 1
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Residents

47k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black79%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$1k (2010–19)
75% Above Poverty
52  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van60%
Public transportation36%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$110k Median Home Value -$48k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$691 Median Monthly Rent +$33 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194923%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Chicago

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in South Chicago

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(9%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump7%

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 Chicago

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding71
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Chicago, Chicago, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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University of Chicago
4 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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South Shore Hospital
1 miles, NW
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Jackson Park Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near South Chicago, Chicago, IL

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