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Avalon Park
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Track building permits and civic data in one of Chicago's established South Side residential communities.

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9,557
Population
$48,614
Median Income
$155,300
Median Home Value
4,261
Housing Units
45
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Avalon Park

Avalon Park is a community area on Chicago's South Side, bounded by 79th Street to the north, 83rd Street to the south, Stony Island Avenue to the east, and Cottage Grove Avenue to the west. The neighborhood is a primarily residential community known for its well-maintained bungalows and quiet, tree-lined streets. Avalon Park has historically been a middle-class African American neighborhood with strong homeownership rates.

The community area's housing stock is predominantly single-family bungalows and two-flats. Avalon Park itself, the neighborhood's namesake green space, provides a fieldhouse and recreational facilities. The Mariano Azuela Elementary School and the Avalon Park branch of the Chicago Public Library serve the community. The 79th Street corridor along the northern edge provides commercial services.

Boundaries
  • N 79th Street
  • S 83rd Street
  • E Stony Island Avenue
  • W Cottage Grove Avenue
Transit
  • CTA Bus — #79 79th, #28 Stony Island, #15 Jeffery Local
Landmarks
  • Avalon Park (park and fieldhouse)
  • Avalon Park Library
  • 79th Street commercial corridor
What CivicScout Tracks in Avalon Park
BLD
Building Permits

Avalon Park generates moderate permit activity focused on residential renovation and maintenance of its bungalow housing stock. Permits for roofing, siding, and interior improvements are typical.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

CivicScout tracks 311 reports, police incidents, and other public safety data across Avalon Park. The neighborhood generates 311 requests related to tree maintenance, alley repair, and street lighting.

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Avalon Park is predominantly zoned for single-family residential use (RS-2, RS-3). Commercial zoning runs along 79th Street and Stony Island Avenue.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Avalon Park addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's residential character generates consistent property-level reports.

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