South Austin, Chicago, IL
Living in South Austin
Bikeability91
Walkability89
Commute6
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports95
Hospitals23
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
63kPopulation-3.3k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black85%
Caucasian5%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$950 (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
42 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van59%
Public transportation34%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value-$72k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$810Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached20%
Multiple units32%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas88%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Austin
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in South Austin
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 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 | 29 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in South Austin
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Austin, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Austin, Chicago, IL
Austin Career Education Center
1 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
Chance After Chance College Preparatory
1 miles, E
Chicago Jesuit Academy
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near South Austin, Chicago, IL
Concordia University-Chicago
3 miles, W
Dominican University
3 miles, W
Resurrection University
4 miles, E
Rush University
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Austin, Chicago, IL
West Suburban Medical Center
1 miles, W
Loretto Hospital
1 miles, S
Hartgrove Hospital
2 miles, S
Garfield Park Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near South Austin, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
7 miles, S
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
10 miles, NW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
72 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
74 miles, N