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Roseland
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Track building permits, zoning, and civic data in one of Chicago's largest Far South Side communities.

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38,816
Population
$33,952
Median Income
$107,100
Median Home Value
16,892
Housing Units
49
Community Area
Based on 2023 ACS data
About Roseland

Roseland is a community area on Chicago's Far South Side, bounded by 95th Street to the north, 115th Street to the south, Cottage Grove Avenue and the Indiana state line area to the east, and the railroad tracks and Wentworth Avenue to the west. One of the city's larger community areas, Roseland was originally settled by Dutch immigrants and developed as a residential community around the Pullman rail yards. The neighborhood's main commercial corridors run along Michigan Avenue, 111th Street, and 103rd Street.

Roseland's housing stock includes a mix of bungalows, two-flats, and larger apartment buildings. The neighborhood retains a strong community identity with active civic organizations, churches, and community institutions. The area has faced economic challenges but has seen community-led revitalization efforts along Michigan Avenue and 111th Street. The Far South Side campus of Roseland Community Hospital is a major local employer and healthcare provider.

Boundaries
  • N 95th Street
  • S 115th Street
  • E Cottage Grove Avenue
  • W Railroad tracks / Wentworth Avenue
Transit
  • Metra Rock Island District — 107th St., 111th St.
  • CTA Bus — #34 South Michigan, #108 Halsted, #115 Pullman/115th
Landmarks
  • Roseland Community Hospital
  • Michigan Avenue commercial corridor
  • 111th Street commercial corridor
  • Palmer Park
What CivicScout Tracks in Roseland
BLD
Building Permits

Roseland generates permit activity including residential renovations, demolition permits, and some community development projects. The neighborhood's large housing stock drives ongoing maintenance-related permit filings.

SAF
Safety & Crime Data

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

ZON
Zoning Intelligence

Roseland features residential zoning (RS-2, RS-3, RT-4) with commercial corridors along Michigan Avenue, 111th Street, and 103rd Street. Some industrial zoning remains near the railroad corridors.

RPT
Location Reports

Location reports for Roseland addresses include renovation permits, demolition permits, and 311 requests. CivicScout reports help track property-level changes across this large community area.

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