South Shore, Chicago, IL
Living in South Shore
Bikeability92
Walkability90
Commute2
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety18
Airports94
Hospitals9
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation-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
$33kMedian 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
$119kMedian Home Value-$78k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$818Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Shore, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Shore, Chicago, IL
St Philip Neri Elementary School
0 miles, NW
St Jude Educational Institute
1 miles, SW
Wee Care Nursery School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near South Shore, Chicago, IL
University of Chicago
3 miles, NW
Chicago State University
4 miles, SW
Illinois Institute of Technology
6 miles, NW
VanderCook College of Music
6 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Shore, Chicago, IL
South Shore Hospital
1 miles, S
Jackson Park Hospital
1 miles, W
Larabida Childrens Hospital I
1 miles, N
Advocate Trinity Hospital
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near South Shore, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
23 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
64 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
84 miles, N