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Bronzeville

Bronzeville

$424,399 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

How Bronzeville blends housing, city access and neighborhood life

Bronzeville gives Chicago buyers historic greystones and newer condo buildings near routes to recreation on Lake Michigan and . Housing spans single-family homes, rowhouses and mid-rise condos, with prices that tend to run lower than in nearby neighborhoods. Chicago Public Schools serves the area, and the Illinois Institute of Technology is nearby. You can also get out for annual events, from festivals to summer music series, which keep the neighborhood connected and active.

Bronzeville residents have easy ways to get to the Lake Michigan shore and downtown.
Bronzeville residents have easy ways to get to the Lake Michigan shore and downtown.
The Victory Monument is located on Martin Luther King Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
The Victory Monument is located on Martin Luther King Drive in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
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Greystones, rowhouses and condos fill the area

Bronzeville features single-family homes and mid-rise condo buildings. You’ll see grand greystones from the late 19th century and Victorian walk-ups along tree-lined streets. Many homes date to the early 1900s, though newer construction appears throughout. Rowhouses and semidetached homes sell from the lower $200,000s to the upper $800,000s. Condos range from the mid-$100,000s to the upper $500,000s. “On average, housing is less expensive in that area compared to other Chicago neighborhoods,” says David Piche, Designated Managing Broker at Piche Partners. Home prices tend to be lower than in nearby Oakland and Bridgeport, and there are apartments and rentals in the area.

Semidetached single-family residences are common in Bronzeville.
Semidetached single-family residences are common in Bronzeville.
Multifamily high-rise buildings can be found in Bronzeville.
Multifamily high-rise buildings can be found in Bronzeville.
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Bronzeville residents have access to CTA public transportation for their daily commute.
Bronzeville residents have access to CTA public transportation for their daily commute.

Getting around Bronzeville by bus, train or car

You might walk or bike to Chicago Transit Authority bus stops in the area. The buses make stops at the Indiana train station, which is on the CTA Green Line. It takes about 15 minutes to get downtown by train and closer to 40 minutes by bus. Drivers can use South Michigan Avenue or DuSable Lake Shore Drive for a direct route along the lakefront to downtown. Driving the 5 miles to the city center can take about 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

Bronzeville residents get together for summer festivals and concerts

Piche mentions, “There are a ton of festivals and cultural events in Chicago.” You can go to Grant Park for major events like Lollapalooza or Taste of Chicago. Bronzeville hosts its own annual events, too, including:

  • Bronzeville Summer Nights, a Friday evening series from July through September
  • Bronzeville Juneteenth Celebration, a mid-June gathering on King Drive with live music, kids’ activities and local vendors
  • Bronzeville Smooth Jazz Festival, an August event on King Drive, where you can see live jazz performances from a range of artists

Visiting the Lake Michigan shore and exploring local parks

In Bronzeville, you have plenty of ways to get outside. You might use the baseball diamonds or athletic courts at Mandrake (Henry Brown) Park or Ellis (Samuel) Park. The community is also close to Chicago's lakefront, where parks and beaches line Lake Michigan. Burnham (Daniel) Park stretches for miles along the water, covering about 600 acres with the Lakefront Trail nearby for walking, running and biking. For a day on the sand, Oakwood Beach offers a wide shoreline with swimming and open space to spread out along the water. You’re also close to Rate Field, where the White Sox baseball team plays.

Bronzeville is close to several miles of bike trails available for cyclists to enjoy.
Bronzeville is close to several miles of bike trails available for cyclists to enjoy.
Bronzeville residents live close to Oakwood Beach, on Lake Michigan's shore.
Bronzeville residents live close to Oakwood Beach, on Lake Michigan's shore.
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Mariano's in Bronzeville is one option for getting groceries.
Mariano's in Bronzeville is one option for getting groceries.

Where to get groceries and dine out in Bronzeville

The area has grocery stores like King Supermarket and Mariano’s, and there are more options nearby. When you want to dine out, Bronzeville has little cafes to sit-down restaurants. Some of the most popular options are:

  • Pearl's Place Restaurant, where you can get Southern-style soul food, all-day breakfast items and homemade desserts
  • Dock's, a regional seafood chain known for its Fishwich sandwich and fried shrimp
  • Yassa African Restaurant, which specializes in West African and Senegalese dishes
  • Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles, a comfort food place that draws people from across the city

Public and private schools serve Bronzeville students

Bronzeville is part of the Chicago Public Schools district, which offers a school choice program for families who want their kids to attend schools outside of their assigned zones. There are public school options nearby, like Ida B. Wells Preparatory Elementary Academy School. Some students attend Wendell Phillips Academy High School, while others might attend private options like Holy Angels Catholic School. Bronzeville is also close to the Illinois Institute of Technology, a private university that’s rated A-minus by Niche.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Chicago Midway International

16 min drive

Subway

Indiana Station

Bus

35th Street & Rhodes

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Pershing & Giles

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35Th Street & Cottage Grove

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35Th Street & Giles

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35Th Street & Indiana

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35Th Street & King Drive

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35Th Street & Rhodes

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
695
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1917
Months of Supply
4.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,103
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,851
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,123
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
858
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,267

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$2,100
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,575
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,950
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,250
Median Condo Rent
$2,338
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,200

Demographics

Total Population
7,134
Median Age
37
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,857
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$49,343

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
29.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.5%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Below the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Good public transit

Transit®

70 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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