South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Living in South Chicago
Bikeability91
Walkability86
Commute1
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety19
Airports94
Hospitals12
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
47kPopulation-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
$37kMedian 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
$110kMedian Home Value-$48k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$691Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Immaculate Conception School - Exchange
0 miles, SE
St Michael the Archangel School
1 miles, NE
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
1 miles, SE
St Jude Educational Institute
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Chicago State University
3 miles, SW
University of Chicago
4 miles, NW
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
6 miles, SE
Illinois Institute of Technology
7 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Shore Hospital
1 miles, NW
Advocate Trinity Hospital
1 miles, SW
Jackson Park Hospital
2 miles, NW
Larabida Childrens Hospital I
3 miles, N
Airports
Airports near South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
24 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
64 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
85 miles, W