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Chicago Lawn
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Track building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's diverse Southwest Side communities.

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55,634
Population
$43,800
Median Income
$196,700
Median Home Value
19,087
Housing Units
66
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Chicago Lawn

Chicago Lawn is a community area on Chicago's Southwest Side, bounded by 55th Street to the north, 71st Street to the south, Western Avenue to the east, and Kedzie Avenue to the west. The neighborhood encompasses the Marquette Park area and the Lithuanian Plaza Court commercial district. Chicago Lawn has a diverse population that includes significant Hispanic, African American, and Eastern European communities.

The community area's housing stock consists of brick bungalows, two-flats, and some larger apartment buildings. Marquette Park, a 323-acre green space, is the neighborhood's most prominent feature, offering a lagoon, golf course, fieldhouse, and recreational facilities. The 63rd Street corridor provides commercial services. The area has seen demographic shifts and new investment in recent years.

Boundaries
  • N 55th Street
  • S 71st Street
  • E Western Avenue
  • W Kedzie Avenue
Transit
  • CTA Bus — #63 63rd, #49 Western, #52 Kedzie/California
Landmarks
  • Marquette Park (park, lagoon, and golf course)
  • Lithuanian Plaza Court
  • 63rd Street commercial corridor
  • Marquette Park fieldhouse
What CivicScout Tracks in Chicago Lawn
BLD
Building Permits

Chicago Lawn generates a significant volume of residential renovation permits, driven by improvements to its bungalow and two-flat housing stock. Commercial permits along 63rd Street reflect ongoing business activity.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

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

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Chicago Lawn features residential zoning (RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along 63rd Street, Western Avenue, and California Avenue. Park zoning covers the large Marquette Park area.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Chicago Lawn addresses include renovation permits, 311 requests, and zoning data. The neighborhood's diverse housing stock generates varied property-level civic data.

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