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Woodlawn mixes history and new development
Woodlawn is at the forefront of the growth and development happening on Chicago's South Side. New housing brought in by developers are bringing competitive pricing, while project like the Barack Obama Presidential Center will bring more tourism to Woodlawn. Still, the neighborhood isn’t just about the future. It has an established population of long-term residents proud of their neighborhood. It’s home to one of the oldest restaurants in the city and has half of the University of Chicago campus along it.
Woodlawn is a historic South Side neighborhood with close proximity to Lake Michigan.
Daley’s Restaurant remains a longstanding staple within the Woodlawn community.
The Barack Obama Presidential Center is currently under construction in Woodlawn.
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Jackson Park's attractions and other Woodlawn green spaces
In Woodlawn, you’ll be within walking distance of Jackson Park, a 550-acre green space along Lake Michigan. Back in the day, it hosted the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, but today you can go for plenty of activities, including:
63rd Street and 57th Street beaches
Wooded Island's Japanese gardens and cherry blossoms
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
A golf course and driving range
Various sports fields and courts
In 2026, the Barack Obama Presidential Center is set to open. “Every president gets the opportunity to build a library wherever they choose, and not only did he choose Chicago, but Woodlawn specifically,” says broker David Thomas with Blue Door Dave Inc. It’ll be a library and community center. You’ll also live within walking distance of other green spaces, like Midway Plaisance Park, a greenway that goes between Jackson and Washington parks and has an ice-staking rink and warming center. At Washington Park, you can stop in the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, the oldest African American museum.
Jackson Park includes an 18 hole golf course and driving range.
The Japanese Garden at Jackson Park adds landscaped green space and cultural significance.
63rd Street Beach provides lakefront access and open shoreline space.
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Multifamily housing is the trend in Woodlawn
There is a good mix of homeowners and renters in the Woodlawn area, though housing tends to lean towards multifamily units. “You have a ton of homeowners that are very proud to live in Woodlawn, but you also have students because of the university who are renting,” Thomas says. “The city wants more housing, so they are pushing for more multifamily.” Most buildings are low-rise brick complexes, but new construction two- and three-flats are also available. “The area used to be a bunch of abandoned buildings and lots, and now developers are flocking to the area,” says real estate agent Tish Herrera with Baird and Warner. For single-family housing, there is a mix of historic Victorians, Chicago greystones and prairie-style homes and some sleek contemporaries.
Residents enjoy fenced-in front yards in Woodlawn.
Row homes are located throughout the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Classic Chicago greystone buildings line many Woodlawn streets.
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Woodlawn's developments are increasing the housing prices
Woodlawn’s development and changes are driving the prices higher than many of the surrounding areas. The median housing price here is about $270,000, and while that’s the same as neighboring Hyde Park, it’s almost $50,000 more than West Woodlawn. South Shore and Grand Crossing have medians in the mid $100,000s range. Condos in Woodlawn go from the mid $100,000s to the mid $300,000s, though there are some co-ops pricing for less than $200,000. The single-family homes typically range from the low $600,000s to the upper $900,000s.
The University of Chicago and Woodlawn high schools
The University of Chicago’s main campus straddles the boundary between Hyde Park and Woodlawn. Most of the campus is in Hyde Park, but Woodlawn is home to the law school and the Center for the Arts. About 18,000 students attend the school, bringing in plenty of renters and young people to the Woodlawn area.
The university also serves younger students in the area. The University of Chicago Charter School: Woodlawn Campus is part of Chicago Public Schools as a public charter. It’s one of three campuses, but this is the only campus for middle and high schoolers. There are plenty of other public schools located within walking distance. Mount Carmel High School is a highly rated all-boys private Catholic school with AP classes and a STEM program.
Woodlawn’s northern border includes the University of Chicago campus.
Mount Carmel High School offers a space where all students can learn and thrive.
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You can walk to local restaurants and coffee shops
Daley’s Restaurant is one of Chicago’s oldest and opened originally in 1892. Today, it specializes in comfort food like meatloaf and pot roast. Build Coffee and Books is a joint coffee shop and indie bookstore. You can enjoy coffee and sandwiches on the outdoor patio while students gather to study. On Saturdays, you can pick up fresh bread. More restaurants are just next door in Hyde Park. You can also walk to grocery stores, like Aldi. Jewel-Osco is next door in Washington Park.
Daley’s Restaurant serves traditional comfort food in a historic diner setting.
Build Coffee serves specialty coffee and light fare within the neighborhood.
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There are plenty of commuter rail options in Woodlawn
With so much located nearby, you can walk to most places in Woodlawn, but there are also buses along major streets like Stony Island Avenue and 63rd Street. Cyclists can take bike lanes along 63rd and Marquette Road, which head toward the lake and Jackson Park. You’ve also got three commuter rail options in Woodlawn, including:
The Metra: The ME line goes through here, heading into The Loop.
The L: The Green Line stops at Cottage Grove and goes downtown.
The South Shore Line: Also called the SSL, this line runs between downtown and South Bend International Airport.
Commuters can also take Lake Shore Drive to The Loop for a 20-minute commute, while the rails offer 40-minute trips downtown.
The 63rd Street Metra station connects Woodlawn to downtown Chicago via commuter rail.
CTA Green Line access provides additional public transportation options for residents.
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It shows a lot of promise as a neighborhood. It is close to the lake and the university of chicago, there is a golf club, beaches, museums and a lot of parks. Sadly, there is also a lot of empty lots and seedy areas where one does not feel very safe. I wish people saw the potential of this are and started populating it with homes and restaurants and retail.
3.0Niche User
6/2/2016Niche Review
There is a lot of police presence because there used to be a lot of shootings in my neighborhood. Occasionally there is a shooting however it is not as bad as it used to be.
3.0Current Resident
6/8/2017Niche Review
To me, my overall experience with the Woodlawn community in Chicago has been alright. I wish people would come closer together and me more of a family though.
5.0Former Resident
6/5/2018Niche Review
This community has really come a long way. Though I hope they preserve some of the more ethnic feels of the community, instead of totally gentrifying it, I have to say the value has increase.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Woodlawn
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Woodlawn Demographics and Home Trends
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