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Armour Square
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13,028
Population
$39,399
Median Income
$276,479
Median Home Value
5,958
Housing Units
34
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Armour Square

Armour Square is a community area on Chicago's South Side, bounded by the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) and the railroad tracks to the north, Pershing Road (39th Street) to the south, the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) to the east, and the South Branch of the Chicago River to the west. The neighborhood is best known as the home of Chinatown, one of the largest Chinese communities in the Midwest, and Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park), home of the Chicago White Sox.

Armour Square's Chinatown district, centered on Wentworth Avenue and Cermak Road, features a traditional Chinese gate, a mix of restaurants, bakeries, and specialty shops, and the Chinatown branch of the Chicago Public Library. The neighborhood has seen significant residential development in the Chinatown area, including the Chinatown Square shopping center and new townhouse and condo developments to the south. Armour Square Park, one of Chicago's oldest parks, provides recreational facilities.

Boundaries
  • N Stevenson Expressway (I-55) / railroad tracks
  • S Pershing Road (39th Street)
  • E Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94)
  • W Chicago River (South Branch)
Transit
  • Red Line — Cermak-Chinatown, Sox-35th
  • CTA Bus — #21 Cermak, #24 Wentworth, #62 Archer
Landmarks
  • Chinatown Gate and Chinatown Square
  • Guaranteed Rate Field (Chicago White Sox)
  • Armour Square Park
  • Ping Tom Memorial Park
  • Nine Dragon Wall
What CivicScout Tracks in Armour Square
BLD
Building Permits

Armour Square generates permit activity driven by commercial development in Chinatown and stadium-related improvements near Guaranteed Rate Field. Residential construction permits for new townhomes and condos in the Chinatown area are also common.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Armour Square. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to parking, sanitation, and street maintenance, with elevated activity on White Sox game days.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Armour Square features a mix of residential, commercial, and planned development zoning. The Chinatown area carries commercial and mixed-use designations, while residential zoning covers the southern portions.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Armour Square addresses include commercial and residential permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's mix of stadium, Chinatown, and residential uses generates varied civic records.

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