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Woodlawn
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Just now
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"It is getting better"
I am giving Woodlawn five stars to help improve the average. Is it perfect? Definitely not. It is getting a lot better, though, ... and fast. I have lived here for 1 year owning a condo in the northeast quadrant. It's improving daily. You see it everywhere. A new Jewel Osco, a new Green Line station, a new U of Chicago Charter School, new coffee shops, a farmers market, new U of Chicago Dorms on 61st.
I have never felt unsafe here but you do need to be aware of your surroundings like a lot of neighborhoods of Chicago.
What I really like about Woodlawn is the strong community organizations and access to public transportation. Woodlawn has a lot of active community groups, nonprofits and corporate entities working to improve the neighborhood. There's 1Woodlawn, POAH, U of Chicago, The Obama Library, Blacks in Green, MetroSquash, etc. There is a lot of conversation happening about the future of the neighborhood. The conversation is helping from what I see.
Woodlawn has the Green Line, several convenient bus lines including the #2 Express Bus to downtown, and a Metra stop. On top of that, unlike a lot of Chicago neighborhoods, you can still buy an affordable home here with lots of space that comes with parking and does not come with a ridiculous HOA fee. The Logan Arts Center within Woodlawn with its cafe and free performances and events is also a very nice perk.
I have never felt unsafe here but you do need to be aware of your surroundings like a lot of neighborhoods of Chicago.
What I really like about Woodlawn is the strong community organizations and access to public transportation. Woodlawn has a lot of active community groups, nonprofits and corporate entities working to improve the neighborhood. There's 1Woodlawn, POAH, U of Chicago, The Obama Library, Blacks in Green, MetroSquash, etc. There is a lot of conversation happening about the future of the neighborhood. The conversation is helping from what I see.
Woodlawn has the Green Line, several convenient bus lines including the #2 Express Bus to downtown, and a Metra stop. On top of that, unlike a lot of Chicago neighborhoods, you can still buy an affordable home here with lots of space that comes with parking and does not come with a ridiculous HOA fee. The Logan Arts Center within Woodlawn with its cafe and free performances and events is also a very nice perk.
Pros
- Major improvements recently
- Lots of potential
- Cheap
- Close to University of Chicago
Cons
- Still a long way to go
- No dining
- No nightlife
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
- Beach Lovers
