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4.4/5

South Shore Report Card

60649 · Chicago · 6,599 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

6,599

Violations

38,093

Complaints

4,988

Reviews

185

Neighborhood Rankings

Safer than 0% of neighborhoods

Fewer violations than 0% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 79% of neighborhoods

Crime Summary (12 Months)

18,131

Total Incidents

6,704

Violent

5,306

Property

6,121

Quality of Life

View detailed crime data

Neighborhood Pulse

Moderate
Violations/Bldg

5.8

Average

Complaints/Bldg

0.8

Below avg

Reviews

185

Tenant reviews

Crime (12mo)

18,131

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

7270 S SOUTH SHORE DR, Chicago, IL

139 violations10 complaints
D

7733 S SOUTH SHORE DR, Chicago, IL

133 violations8 complaints
D

6901 S OGLESBY AVE, Chicago, IL

130 violations0 complaints
C

7600 S ESSEX AVE, Chicago, IL

121 violations2 complaints
D

1949 E 73RD PL, Chicago, IL

118 violations0 complaints

Largest Landlord

SS EOM 12 LLC

59 buildings in this zip code

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South Shore Vibe Check

South Shore's lakefront location is its greatest asset — the South Shore Cultural Center (where the Obamas held their wedding reception) and Rainbow Beach anchor a neighborhood of large apartment buildings and cultural pride.

LakefrontCulturalAffordableHistoricCommunity

Pros

  • ✓South Shore Cultural Center
  • ✓Rainbow Beach
  • ✓Affordable lakefront living
  • ✓Metra Electric access

Cons

  • ✗Safety concerns
  • ✗Limited commercial development
  • ✗Building maintenance varies
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Shore

8 questions answered

In the last 12 months, the 60649 zip code had 18,131 reported crime incidents, including 6,704 violent crimes and 5,306 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 Shore (60649) has 6,599 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 60649 zip code have a combined 38,093 housing violations on record (an average of 5.8 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

The largest landlord in South Shore (60649) is SS EOM 12 LLC, managing 59 buildings in this zip code. View their full portfolio and tenant reviews on Lucid Rents.

Tenants have submitted 185 reviews across 20 buildings in South Shore (60649). Read firsthand experiences about building quality, management responsiveness, and neighborhood life on Lucid Rents.

South Shore (60649) has 6,599 tracked buildings with 38,093 violations and 4,988 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how South Shore (60649) compares to other Chicago neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

South Shore (60649) recorded 18,131 crime incidents over the past 12 months: 6,704 violent crimes, 5,306 property crimes, and 6,121 quality-of-life incidents. See the full trend data on the Lucid Rents crime page for 60649.

Many buildings in Chicago have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in South Shore (60649) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 60649 zip code.

Walkability & Transit

50

Good Transit

156 transit stops nearby

4

Rail Stops

152

Bus Stops

Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

50,143

Median Income

$40k

Renters

76%

Median Age

37.5

Nearby & Similar Neighborhoods

C

South Loop

60601 · Central

370 buildings

B

South Loop

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991 buildings

B

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60611 · Central

874 buildings

B

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60615 · South Side

2,544 buildings