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Auburn Gresham
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44,878
Population
$34,600
Median Income
$115,200
Median Home Value
19,281
Housing Units
71
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Auburn Gresham

Auburn Gresham is a community area on Chicago's Far South Side, bounded by 75th Street to the north, 87th Street to the south, State Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94) to the east, and Western Avenue to the west. The neighborhood is one of the larger community areas on the South Side and has a predominantly African American population. Auburn Gresham was selected as a focus area for the INVEST South/West initiative, bringing new commercial and institutional investment.

The community area's housing stock includes a significant inventory of brick bungalows, two-flats, and larger apartment buildings. The 79th Street corridor is the main commercial strip, and the neighborhood is served by the CTA #79 bus, one of the busiest routes in the system. St. Sabina Church, led by Father Michael Pfleger, is one of the most prominent community institutions. The Auburn Park Metra station provides commuter rail access.

Boundaries
  • N 75th Street
  • S 87th Street
  • E State Street / Dan Ryan Expressway (I-90/94)
  • W Western Avenue
Transit
  • Metra Rock Island District — Auburn Park
  • CTA Bus — #79 79th, #87 87th, #49 Western
Landmarks
  • St. Sabina Church
  • 79th Street commercial corridor
  • Auburn Park Metra station
  • Leo Catholic High School
What CivicScout Tracks in Auburn Gresham
BLD
Building Permits

Auburn Gresham generates permit activity including residential renovations, demolition permits, and INVEST South/West-related commercial projects. The 79th Street corridor has seen increasing development-related permit filings.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Auburn Gresham. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to vacant buildings, street lighting, and alley maintenance.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Auburn Gresham features residential zoning (RS-2, RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along 79th Street, Halsted Street, and Ashland Avenue. INVEST South/West zoning changes support commercial corridor development.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Auburn Gresham addresses include renovation permits, demolition permits, and 311 requests. CivicScout reports help track INVEST South/West development and property-level changes.

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