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Near South Side is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 5,079. Near South Side is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Near South Side offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Near South Side there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Near South Side and residents tend to be liberal.
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About Near South Side...
Population
5,079
- Neighborhood in
- Chicago
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$459,023
National
$244,900
Area Feel
Based on the housing stock, population density, and the proximity of amenities of the area.
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
Rent
40%
Own
60%
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Near South Side Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
gradeC
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Assault
517.8
national 282.7
Murder
17.9
national 6.1
Rape
No data available —
national 40.7
Robbery
205.3
national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
Burglary
205.3
national 500.1
Theft
2,428.5
national 2,042.8
Motor Vehicle Theft
281.2
national 284
Residents
Diversity
gradeA
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$121,874
National
$69,021
Families with Children
12%
Education Levels
National
Master's degree or higher
38%
national 13%
Bachelor's degree
32%
national 21%
Some college or associate's degree
14%
national 29%
High school diploma or equivalent
10%
national 26%
Less than high school diploma
7%
national 11%
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Top Public Schools Serving Near South Side
gradeA+
Payton College Preparatory High School
Rating 4.1 out of 5 428 reviews
gradeA+
Northside College Preparatory High School
Rating 4.06 out of 5 622 reviews
gradeA+
Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Rating 4.17 out of 5 1,183 reviews
gradeA+
Jones College Prep High School
Rating 3.95 out of 5 769 reviews
gradeA+
Lane Tech College Prep High School
Rating 4.19 out of 5 3,232 reviews
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Near South Side Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 12 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
We live here and we love it! It’s part of downtown but without the heavy tourism. Easy access to the lake, three train lines and many bus routes. Fast travel to both airports as well! Great options for entertainment, shopping and proximity to diverse neighborhoods with excellent food. It’s also very safe!
- Current Resident
- Apr 28 2019
Rating 4 out of 5
I would like to change the gentrification that is going on. It is forcing a lot of families to move out their homes because of high rent
- Current Resident
- Apr 21 2020
Rating 5 out of 5
Quiet, beautiful views of the lake, changing real estate market and new businesses opening up every day
- Current Resident
- Mar 3 2019