Printers Row
Al fresco dining and historic jazz clubs
For an upscale meal, Sofi specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, with specials like grilled sea bass branzino, veal chop Emiliana and authentic Italian pasta prepared daily in-house. Diners can enjoy a special occasion al fresco in Sofi’s bamboo wicker seating during the warmer months. For a more casual meal, residents can head to Kasey’s Tavern or Roots Handmade Pizzeria. There, diners can enjoy hand-made, Chicago-style pizza under the stars with the pizzeria’s contemporary, retractable glass roof.The Jazz Showcase has been a cornerstone of Printers Row since 1947. The oldest historic jazz club in Chicago, The Jazz Showcase is owned and operated by the original owner’s son, offering live music several nights a week in the historic, Romanesque Dearborn Station, once a train depot.
Printers Row "Lit Fest" honors neighborhood history
The Printers Row Literary Festival, nicknamed “Lit Fest” by locals, is a free outdoor festival held in early September along Dearborn Street. It features Pulitzer Prize-winning speakers, vendors, performers and kid-focused attractions.
Steps from iconic Chicago landmarks
With its proximity to Grant Park, Millenium Park and the Chicago lakefront, Printers Row offers residents endless outdoor entertainment options. Millenium Park hosts events several evenings of the week during the summer months, many centering around music. It’s also home to the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture, affectionately known as “The Bean.” For impeccably maintained lawns, an impressive rose garden amidst views of the city skyline and glimpses of the larger-than-life Buckingham Fountain, residents can make their way to Grant Park. There, they will also find several baseball fields and tennis courts. Residents can enjoy fresh air in Printers Row Park, across from Kasey’s Tavern, with its colorful, geometric fountain.Printing houses converted to condos
Homes in Printers Row consist of condominiums and revamped lofts, many of which once housed the printing and publishing companies from which the neighborhood gets its name. While the bulk of the buildings were constructed within the first two decades of the 19th century, Printers Row has had “some of the original, New York-style lofts and condo living since the ‘80s,” says Thomas Bezanes, a Compass real estate broker. Most condos sell between $200,000 and $300,000, but buyers can find studios for closer to $100,000. While homeowners tend to stay in the area, the neighborhood is also home to many local college students.
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Pedestrian access to six subway lines
While Printers Row is within walking distance of Downtown Chicago, it’s also close to several public transit options. The Harrison subway station on the neighborhood's east side connects Printers Row to the Red Line, while the LaSalle station, further north, allows residents to hop on the Blue Line. The Harold Washington Library State subway station, which connects four different subway lines, is under a 10-minute walk away from the neighborhood.Chicago is home to the first protected, two-lane bike path running through a central business district in the country. With its own, dedicated traffic signals, the path runs north from Dearborn Station at the very south of Printers Row to the Kinzie Hotel.
Award-winning Jones College Prep School
Younger residents of Printers Row can attend prekindergarten through eighth grade at South Loop Elementary School, which receives a B-plus from Niche. Afterward, they can move on to Philips Academy High School for grades nine through 12, which receives a C-minus. However, students may also enroll in Jones College Preparatory High School, an A-plus-rated public magnet school recognized for its academics. It was named one of the top five schools in the state on US News’ “America’s Best High Schools” list, and it has been designated as a National Blue Ribbon School by the Department of Education.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rafay Qamar
Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,067 Total Sales
9 in Printers Row
$172K - $372K Price Range
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Tim Brent
Tim Brent
Baird & Warner
(773) 747-3391
19 Total Sales
1 in Printers Row
$264,000 Price
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Megan Livatino
Megan Livatino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 269-8569
104 Total Sales
1 in Printers Row
$335,000 Price
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India Whiteside
India Whiteside
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(877) 764-7911
104 Total Sales
1 in Printers Row
$310,000 Price
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Cinny Chui
Cinny Chui
Century 21 Realty Associates
(888) 255-3717
29 Total Sales
2 in Printers Row
$284K - $358K Price Range
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Tina Hollins
Tina Hollins
Coldwell Banker Realty
(773) 570-2696
124 Total Sales
1 in Printers Row
$283,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Charter
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Parks in this Area
Dearborn Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Millenium Park
- Trails
- Events
- Amphitheater
River Esplanade Park
- Trails
- River
D'Angelo Dog Park
- Dog Park
Pritzker Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Southbank Riverwalk
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
Grant Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Printers Row Park
- Trails
Buckingham Fountain
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Printers Row | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Printers Row Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$553,000
Median Sale Price
$553,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$553,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
534
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,756
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1987
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,734
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,256
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,130
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
780
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
641
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 1pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,332 - $11,500 per month
- Sentral Michigan Avenue
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 808 S Michigan Ave
- Chicago, IL
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,643
Median Age
34
Population Density
712 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$112,046
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$137,179
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
74.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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