A renowned center for African American culture, Bronzeville’s past residents include famous figures such as civil rights activist Ida B. Wells and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. This proud legacy is reflected in the neighborhood’s many monuments and strong community ties.
Bronzeville’s historical significance extends to its row houses built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that feature ornate brick and stone facades. These properties line the streets and can cost anywhere between $125,000 and $500,000, depending on square footage. “On average, housing is less expensive in that area compared to other Chicago neighborhoods,” says Real Estate Broker David Piche with Fulton Grace Realty, who has over 25 years of experience. The Greystone is a quintessential neighborhood structure, and most can be found along Martin Luther King Drive, the community’s main thoroughfare. While most of the homes are relatively old, new developments have started to spring up throughout the area for roughly $700,000 to $850,000.
Bronzeville has several restaurants and cafés in the area to enjoy. A fine dining establishment with a dress code, Pearl’s Place elevates homestyle meals such as slow-smoked ham hocks and shrimp po’boys. There’s also Yassa African Restaurant, which specializes in traditional Senegalese cuisines like fish stew and fried plantains. For a casual bite to eat, Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles dishes out its namesake meal and other soul food favorites. Those who want to cook at home can grab groceries from Mariano’s or King Supermarket.
Bronzeville residents celebrate the community’s heritage and artistic endeavors through various community activities. “There are a ton of festivals and cultural events in Chicago,” Piche says. The annual Bud Billiken Parade is the largest African American parade in the country, featuring live bands, food and contests. Additionally, art enthusiasts can join a monthly tour of local galleries or visit the South Side Community Art Center. As a designated Chicago Landmark, it’s been hosting cutting-edge exhibits since 1940.
When residents need a break from the city, they can head to one of Bronzeville’s numerous parks. Anderson Park is small but has basketball courts and a baseball field that it shares with Well Preparatory Elementary School. Residents can also stretch their legs at Ellis Park, a 13-acre green space featuring athletic fields and a playground. The new recreation facility, which opened in 2016, contains a pool, fitness center and rooftop terrace. Or head just a mile east to access the beaches and sprawling parks along Lake Michigan’s shore.
With Downtown Chicago just 5 miles north, Bronzeville residents can easily hop on the Green Line at the Indiana Avenue and 40th Street subway station to explore more of the city. There are also bus stops all along East Pershing Road, South Martin Luther King Drive and East 35th Street. “In terms of walkability, the area is kind of spread out, so it’s not convenient but it’s still walkable,” Piche says. Those who drive their own vehicles can head west to get onto Interstate 90 and travel throughout Chicago.
The Bronzeville neighborhood is home to several public schools, including Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grade. Despite its C grade from Niche, Wells is listed as a 21st Century IB World School and partners with Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) to provide after-school extracurriculars for its students. From there, students can attend Wendell Phillips High School. It may have a C-minus Niche grade, but the school’s student-run media program received the Spotlight on Technology Award from Chicago Public Schools in 2013. Phillips High is also known for its notable alums, including jazz icon Nat King Cole and members of the original Harlem Globetrotters.
Adam McDowell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(888) 366-7309
48 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$705,000 Price
Darren Allen
Real Broker LLC
(224) 507-1815
289 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$315,000 Price
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,068 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$345,000 Price
Vikky Kaufman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(866) 693-4166
42 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$64,900 Price
Nadiia Glavin
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(888) 619-2845
91 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$275,000 Price
Lisa Magidson
North Clybourn Group, Inc.
(888) 367-2916
142 Total Sales
1 in Bronzeville
$499,000 Price
Airport
Chicago Midway International
16 min drive
Subway
Indiana Station
Bus
35th Street & Rhodes
Bus
Pershing & Giles
Bus
Cottage Grove & 40th Street
Bus
Pershing & Michigan
Bus
King Drive & Oakwood Boulevard
Bus
3600 S King Drive
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bronzeville | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Bronzeville, Chicago sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Bronzeville, Chicago over the last 12 months is $332,500, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$342,499
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Median Sale Price
$332,500
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$657,950
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,900
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$227,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
30
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
15%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
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Number of Homes
698
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Number of Homes for Sale
8
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Median Year Built
1917
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Months of Supply
3.20
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,078
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,851
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,125
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
858
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484
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$3,697 per month
$3,378 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
9
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Median Rent
$1,700
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,450
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,295
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Median Townhouse Rent
$5,000
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Median Condo Rent
$2,205
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,125
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Total Population
7,134
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Median Age
37
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Population Density
22 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$27,857
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$49,343
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High School Graduates
86.4%
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College Graduates
29.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
14.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
34''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
40''
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