South Shore
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
South Shore in Chicago is a lakefront neighborhood with a rich history, scenic parks, and notable cultural institutions. While primarily residential, it boasts hidden gems, lively community life, and easy access to Lake Michigan's beaches.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
49,767
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.76°, -87.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,447
Local Cost
$1,565
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.4°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-24.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
981 mm
Internet Speed
183 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
3
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MDW
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.