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4.4/5

South Chicago Report Card

60617 · Chicago · 4,069 buildings tracked

A

Building Quality

Average building score

B

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

C

Maintenance

Violations per building

B

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

4,069

Violations

26,944

Complaints

3,301

Reviews

3

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 2% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 65% of neighborhoods

Crime Summary (12 Months)

11,061

Total Incidents

3,746

Violent

3,319

Property

3,996

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

6.6

Average

Complaints/Bldg

0.8

Below avg

Reviews

3

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

11,061

Total incidents

Monthly Rent Trends

Median rent with 25th-75th percentile range

Based on listing data. Shaded area shows 25th-75th percentile range.

Most Flagged Buildings

D

8368 S BAKER AVE, Chicago, IL

134 violations4 complaints
D

2501 E 106TH ST, Chicago, IL

123 violations0 complaints
D

2839 E 90TH ST, Chicago, IL

119 violations0 complaints
D

10648 S AVENUE B, Chicago, IL

108 violations2 complaints
D

8700 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL

102 violations26 complaints

Largest Landlord

COUNTY OF COOK

20 buildings in this zip code

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South Chicago Vibe Check

South Chicago sits along the lakefront near the old steel mill sites — Calumet Park offers underrated lake access, and the neighborhood retains a working-class identity shaped by its industrial heritage.

Industrial HeritageLakefrontAffordableWorking ClassQuiet

Pros

  • ✓Calumet Park beach access
  • ✓Very affordable housing
  • ✓Lakefront proximity
  • ✓Strong neighborhood identity

Cons

  • ✗Limited transit
  • ✗Safety concerns
  • ✗Few commercial options
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Chicago

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 60617 zip code had 11,061 reported crime incidents, including 3,746 violent crimes and 3,319 property crimes. The area receives a safety score of 3.5 out of 5. Check the full crime breakdown on Lucid Rents for details.

South Chicago (60617) has 4,069 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 4.4 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 60617 zip code have a combined 26,944 housing violations on record (an average of 6.6 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in South Chicago (60617) is COUNTY OF COOK, managing 20 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 3 reviews across 1 buildings in South Chicago (60617). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

South Chicago (60617) has 4,069 tracked buildings with 26,944 violations and 3,301 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how South Chicago (60617) compares to other Chicago neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

South Chicago (60617) recorded 11,061 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 3,746 violent crimes, 3,319 property crimes, and 3,996 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 60617.

Many buildings in Chicago have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in South Chicago (60617) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 60617 zip code.

Walkability & Transit

40

Some Transit

134 transit stops nearby

2

Rail Stops

132

Bus Stops

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

83,188

Median Income

$51k

Renters

43%

Median Age

36.8

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

C

South Loop

60601 · Central

370 buildings

B

South Loop

60605 · Central

991 buildings

B

Streeterville

60611 · Central

874 buildings

B

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60615 · South Side

2,544 buildings