Roseland is a South Side Chicago neighborhood with a distinct past and promising future. Roseland and its neighbor share the Pullman National Historic Park. The site is home to recognizable structures like the Pullman Company’s Administration Clock Tower Building, an ornate and red brick industrial building from the Victorian era. While Roseland has had it struggles over the years, there are some strongly encouraging signs on the horizon for the neighborhood. For example, there is an ongoing project bringing in contemporary modular homes as part of a greater effort to expand the availability of both new and affordable housing. Then, some of the decades old housing stock is undergoing some ambitious rehabilitations. Adding to all this is a community working to remain engaged through events as simple as neighborhood block parties and reliance on sites like Fernwood Park to support and encourage youth sports activities. “I can say that from a Chicago perspective, it’s one of the most up and coming neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago. It had a stigma attached to it at one point, but it has taken an extreme turn away from that stigma that was placed on the community,” says Shanara Carter, the lead for eXp Realty’s At Home With Shanara team, who’s made several sales in Roseland. “I think the biggest point is how the community is really coming back from that stigma it once had.”
Aerial view of Martin Luther King Dr (MLK) that flows through many south side neighborhoods.
The gates where workers would pass into the Pullman factories in the late 1890s.
Tulips bloom in front of the historic Pullman Town clock tower, which is national landmark.
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Craftsman bungalows with workers cottage traits
Much of the community is residential, with houses closely arranged along tree-line roads. The trees in certain areas of Roseland can almost form natural tunnels, providing ample shade to the streets below. Among the most common homes here are Craftsman bungalows with the distinct workers cottage traits commonly seen across Chicago. Workers cottages stand out with features like off-centered doors and stairways. While some of the renovations are starting to raise prices, Roseland is still viewed as one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the city. Price points for many of these cottage homes that can go back to the early 1900s can from under $150,000 for less than 1,000 square feet to nearly $300,000 for one that’s over 2,500 square feet. There are also some two- and three-flat buildings that can run between $200,000 and $300,000.
Yellow and brown brick storybook cottages of Roseland, Chicago, IL.
Georgian red and yellow brick homes of Roseland, Chicago, IL.
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Several neighborhood parks and close to Harborside golf center
Parks and recreational amenities exist on almost every side of Roseland, as well as in nearby Pullman. On the northern end is the 25-acre Abbott Park, where teens and children can take advantage of a multi-purpose room and game room. The park also draws young athletes to its multiple outdoor sports amenities, which include several baseball diamonds and basketball courts. Another spacious green space and recreational site exists on the opposite end of Roseland, the roughly 38-acre Palmer Park, which boasts similar amenities to Abbott. However, one of the biggest sports destinations in this part of the city lies just east of Roseland. Players can get some rounds in at the public Harborside International Golf Center, which has two 18-hole courses spread out across rugged fairways located right along the prominent Lake Calumet.
Children enjoy the playground at Abbott Park.
Palmer Park outdoor pool and water slides, fun for the entire family, Roseland, Chicago, IL.
Roseland golfers practice their chip shots on the greens of Harborside International.
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Schools
The several schools that exist in the neighborhood include Langston Hughes Elementary School, the Harlan Community Academy and Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy, which respectfully received grades of C-minus, C-minus and A from ratings site Niche. Langston Hughes serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, while Gwendolyn Brooks serves seventh through 12th grades. Both a Niche Standout high school and among the top 10 best magnet high schools in the state, Gwendolyn Brooks has been ranked highly by other publications that include both the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune. For spring break, the students are known to go abroad to countries that like France, Morocco and Switzerland. Roseland is also home to the predominantly Black institution, Chicago State University.
Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy High School, home of the eagles, Chicago, IL.
Harlan High School community academy, falcons strive for the blue, Chicago, IL.
Langston Hughes Elementary School preschool playground, Chicago, IL.
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Celebrations in nearby Pullman
Residents can attend the Chicago Labor Day Parade, which most recently took place in neighboring Pullman. Roseland’s neighbor also puts on the Historic Pullman House Tour, which invites goers to visit several private homes and learn about the community’s past.
Highly Connected Tranist
Interstate 94 cuts through a portion of Roseland’s north end. Later merging with Interstate 90, the highway provides a direct route to the Chicago Loop, which is a roughly 12-mile drive north of Roseland. Residents who prefer to not use a car also have an alternative in the CTA Red Line and Metra rail, which maintains multiple stations along South Dauphin Avenue. There are also several CTA bus stops in the neighborhood. Of the major airports in the Chicago area, Roseland is closer to Chicago Midway International Airport, which is a roughly 12-mile drive northwest of the neighborhood. Advocate Trinity Hospital sits just east of Roseland.
The CTA bus number 119 to Western on S. Michigan Ave, Roseland, Chicago, IL.
Chicago Transit Authority, the CTA, 95th Redline and Bus station, Roseland, Chicago, IL.
The Metra station in Roseland is under construction with a modern platform expected this year.
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Famous doughnuts at long-time community staple
A few clusters of shops and restaurants exist in Roseland. The area around East 103rd Street, for instance, is surrounded by a number of chain brands that include a White Castle and Dunkin’. But there is Magic City BBQ Catering & Soul, a quaint spot that offers Chicagoans a taste of some downhome fare and addictive desserts. More popular community staples exist a little farther south along Michigan Avenue. Those looking to start their day with some coffee and sweet pastries can walk through the vintage glass storefront of Old Fashioned Donuts, which celebrated its 50th anniversary during the fall of 2022. A Food4Less exists at the 87th Street Center just north of Roseland. Shoppers will find an ALDI a little farther north.
For over 40yrs Old Fashioned Doughnuts in Roseland has been a Chicago favorite.
Catfish and fries from Roseland's Magic City BBQ are some of the best soul food in the area.
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Important Roseland community facts
Roseland is among the South Side communities that has struggled with crime, but there are signs of turnarounds. The community has an overall CAP Index crime score of five out of 10, putting just slightly above the national average.
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Parks in this Area
Smith Park
Baseball/Softball
Football
Pool
Gately (James) Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Palmer Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Soccer
Fernwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Tennis
Abbott Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Arcade Park
Trails
Pullman (George) Park
Trails
Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area
Transit
Airport
Chicago Midway International
22 min drive
Train
95Th Street (Chicago State) Station
Train
Kensington Street Station
Subway
95Th/Dan Ryan Terminal
Bus
95th Street & Princeton
Bus
115th Street & King Drive
Bus
111th Street & Indiana
Bus
Michigan & 113th Street
Bus
King Drive & 103rd Street
Bus
King Drive & 99th Place
Bus
Halsted & 115th Street
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Roseland
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Roseland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roseland, Chicago sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Roseland, Chicago over the last 12 months is $180,000, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
38,674
Median Age
42
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,842
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,811
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.3%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
% Population in Labor Force
51.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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