Englewood Neighborhood Guide Chicago, IL
About
Englewood is a historic neighborhood located on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Once a bustling retail district, Englewood is now recognized for its community revitalization efforts and rich African American cultural heritage. The neighborhood is easily accessible through the Dan Ryan Expressway and is served by the Green Line of the Chicago Transit Authority. Englewood is also known for its several parks, including Hamilton Park and Ogden Park.
What You Will Love about Englewood, Chicago, Illinois
- You'll love the neighborhood's strong sense of community and ongoing revitalization initiatives aimed at improving the area's infrastructure and lifestyle.
- Music and culture enthusiasts will appreciate Englewood’s rich African American cultural heritage.
- The abundance of green spaces, particularly Hamilton Park and Ogden Park, provide recreational opportunities for residents.
What’s Nearby
Englewood is a short distance from Downtown Chicago, allowing for quick access to a myriad of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. The neighborhood is also near the University of Chicago, providing an array of educational and employment opportunities.
Lifestyle
Englewood offers a blend of urban and suburban vibes, with quiet residential streets lined with historic homes alongside busy commercial areas. The neighborhood is deeply rooted in its community, with events like farmers' markets, cultural festivals, and neighborhood cleanups fostering a strong sense of unity and camaraderie.
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Rental Trends in Englewood
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1200 | $1200 | $1050 | $1050 | $1350 | $1350 | $1410 | $1410 | $1410 | $1203 | $995 | $995 | $995 |
| $1861 | $1200 | $1095 | $1075 | $1171 | $1267 | $1363 | $1459 | $1555 | $1650 | $1650 | $1185 | $1165 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 210 restaurants, 71 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Englewood neighborhood.
63rd & Halsted CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
6310 S Halsted St
AldiRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
620 W 63rd St
- Wic Food Center
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
6202 S Halsted St
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
832 W 63rd St
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
832 W 63rd St
- Norman's Food & Liquors
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.3 miles
6647 S Halsted St
- Soul Vegan
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store
•0.2 miles
740 W 63rd St
- Bronzeville Chicken Sausage
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store
•0.2 miles
815 W 63rd St
- Spirits Beverage Depot
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
6601 S Halsted St
- Aldi
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
620 W 63rd St
- Wic Food Center
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
6202 S Halsted St
- Whole Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
832 W 63rd St
Baskin-RobbinsDining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor
•0.2 miles
800 W 63rd Pkwy
- Sikia
Dining and Drinking
•0.2 miles
740 W 63rd St
- Subway
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Deli, Fast Food Restaurant, Sandwich Spot
•0.2 miles
6237 S Halsted St
- Krispy's Seafood & Chicken · Sharks Group
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.2 miles
6237 S Halsted St
- Long Tung Chinese Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant
•0.2 miles
6237 S Halsted St
- Krispy's Seafood and Chicken
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
6237 S Union Ave
- 63rd & Halsted Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
6310 S Halsted St
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
650 W 63rd St
- Family Dollar Store
Retail, Discount Store
•0.2 miles
6611 S Halsted St
- Mall Medical Center
Retail, Drugstore
•0.3 miles
6202 S Halsted St
- Save-A-Lot
Retail, Discount Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.3 miles
832 W 63rd St
- Englewood Hardware & Paint
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.4 miles
1013 W 63rd St
Junction Grove Mini-ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
345 W 64th St
- Harris Memorial Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
6701 S South Chicago Ave
- Edmonds Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
711 W 60th Pl
- Ogden Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
6500 S Racine Ave
- Park No. 527
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
141 W 62nd St
- Periwinkle Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
100 W 66TH St
Sanders LoungeArts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
700 W 59th St
- The Sound Loft Studio
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Business and Professional Services, Audiovisual Service
•1.4 miles
6620 S King Dr
- INMusic Studio
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Business and Professional Services, Office
•1.5 miles
400 W 76th St
- Three Brothers Lounge
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•1.5 miles
5610 S Ashland Ave
- V75 Chicago
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
•1.5 miles
125 W 75th St
- The Park Supper Club
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•1.5 miles
63 E Garfield Blvd
Chop It UpBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
6510 S Halsted St
- Magic Nails Nail Supply
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
6514 S Halsted St
- Children Learn & Play Daycare II
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
6512 S Halsted St
- Lucky African Hair Braiding
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
6518 S Halsted St
- 63rd Nails
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.2 miles
6237 S Union Ave
- Nail Works
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.3 miles
850 W 63rd St
Sammy Dyer School of the TheatreSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•1.0 mile
513 W 72nd St
John's Hardware & Bicycle ShopRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•1.2 miles
7350 S Halsted St
- Foot Locker
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•1.3 miles
6930 S Ashland Ave
- J T Sports
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•1.4 miles
5401 S Wentworth Ave
- 13th Flow
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•1.5 miles
30 W Garfield Blvd
- YMCA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•1.5 miles
7600 S Parnell Ave
Keynote LoungeDining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.6 miles
1116 W 63rd St
- Sanders Lounge
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
700 W 59th St
- Lloyd's Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
6046 S Racine Ave
- The Family Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.9 miles
6946 S Racine Ave
- Margaret's Filling Station
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge
•1.0 mile
7007 S Racine Ave
- Vaughan Banquet Hall
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Lounge
•1.1 miles
6633 S Ashland Ave
Chicago Public LibraryCommunity and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
6151 S Normal Blvd
- Child's World Academic
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.2 miles
6730 S Indiana Ave
- Dynasty Children Day Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
7224 S Lafayette Ave
- Chicago Public Library - West Englewood Branch
Community and Government, Library
•1.3 miles
1745 W 63rd St
- Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.4 miles
5440 S Racine Ave
- Thurgood Marshall Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.5 miles
7506 S Racine Ave
St Bernard HospitalHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.5 miles
326 W 64th St
- Chicago City Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.7 miles
6120 S Racine Ave
- City of Chicago Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.9 miles
7101 S Parnell Ave
- Chicago Police Department - 7th District - Englewood
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.9 miles
1438 W 63rd St
- Sci Tech
Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Home Service, Real Estate Service, Real Estate Development and Title Company, Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.1 miles
5700 S May St
- Chicago Fire Department: Engine 116, Squad 5 and Ambulance 49
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.2 miles
5955 S Ashland Ave
Englewood Apartments and Rentals
268 Rental properties in Englewood, Chicago, IL.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 21.6% | 39.2% |
| utilities | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| food | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| transportation | 1% | 5.8% |
| healthcare | 4.8% | 7.3% |
Englewood Demographics
Englewood Reviews
Near Schools
Yes
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
Pet Friendly
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
Englewood Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Good Transit
CTA Halsted
Train Stop
6321 S Halsted St
69th Red Line
Train Stop
15 W 69th St
CTA - 69th
Train Stop
15 W 69th St
Source: foursquare.com
CTA Bus Stop - Garfield & Dan Ryan
Bus Stop
Garfield Blvd
Source: foursquare.com
CTA Halsted
Train Stop
6321 S Halsted St
69th Red Line
Train Stop
15 W 69th St
CTA - 69th
Train Stop
15 W 69th St
Source: foursquare.com
Englewood Schools
- 5/10
Joshua D Kershaw Elementary School
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Academy Of St Benedict The African-Stewart Campus
Grades PK, K-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Grades PK-K • Private
- 3/10
Grades 9-12 • Charter
- 1/10
Urban Prep Academy - Englewood High School
Grades 9-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Englewood
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,357 | 87% |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,497 | -- |
| New CityNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| BronzevilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Parkway GardensNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Prairie ShoresNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,505 | -- |
| Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $760 | -- |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| BridgeportNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Hyde Park Kenwood Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,260 | -- |
| Auburn GreshamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $785 | -- |
| Lake MeadowsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,351 | -- |
| Greater Grand CrossingNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $780 | -- |
| ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $725 | -- |
| Far Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,350 | -- |
| KenwoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,369 | -- |
| Grand BoulevardNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| DearbornNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,547 | -- |
| BeverlyNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| McKinley ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Park ManorNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $830 | -- |
| West EnglewoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $725 | -- |
| DouglasNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,381 | -- |
| Chicago LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $760 | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $760 | -- |
| Armour SquareNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,399 | -- |
| Brighton ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,350 | -- |
| AshburnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Washington HeightsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,754 | 113% |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,327 | 205% |
| New CityNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| BronzevilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Parkway GardensNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Prairie ShoresNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,991 | -- |
| Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $900 | -- |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,055 | 7% |
| BridgeportNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,070 | -- |
| Hyde Park Kenwood Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,746 | 46% |
| Auburn GreshamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $930 | -- |
| Lake MeadowsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,594 | -- |
| Greater Grand CrossingNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $855 | -- |
| ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $885 | 7% |
| Far Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $930 | 45% |
| KenwoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,922 | -- |
| Grand BoulevardNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,230 | -- |
| DearbornNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,514 | 230% |
| BeverlyNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,500 | -- |
| McKinley ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,055 | -- |
| Park ManorNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $900 | -- |
| West EnglewoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,005 | -- |
| East ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $865 | -- |
| DouglasNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,616 | 10% |
| Chicago LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $900 | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $900 | -- |
| Armour SquareNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $925 | 7% |
| Brighton ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| AshburnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,454 | -- |
| Washington HeightsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $780 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,190 | 86% |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,337 | 4% |
| New CityNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,500 | -- |
| BronzevilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Parkway GardensNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Prairie ShoresNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $4,063 | -- |
| Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,210 | -- |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,950 | -- |
| BridgeportNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,700 | 13% |
| Hyde Park Kenwood Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,196 | 5% |
| Auburn GreshamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,020 | -- |
| Lake MeadowsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,182 | -- |
| Greater Grand CrossingNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,050 | -- |
| ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,035 | -- |
| Far Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,040 | -- |
| KenwoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,502 | -- |
| Grand BoulevardNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,310 | -- |
| DearbornNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,032 | 35% |
| BeverlyNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,900 | -- |
| McKinley ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,600 | -- |
| West WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,400 | -- |
| Park ManorNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,250 | -- |
| West EnglewoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,010 | -- |
| DouglasNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,186 | 1% |
| Chicago LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,060 | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,060 | -- |
| Armour SquareNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $995 | 45% |
| Brighton ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,645 | -- |
| AshburnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,590 | -- |
| Washington HeightsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,215 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| South SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,032 | 90% |
| Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,471 | 10% |
| New CityNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| BronzevilleNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,195 | 78% |
| Parkway GardensNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Prairie ShoresNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $7,524 | -- |
| Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,185 | 32% |
| WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,150 | 51% |
| BridgeportNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,750 | 20% |
| Hyde Park Kenwood Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,251 | -- |
| Auburn GreshamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,295 | -- |
| Lake MeadowsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,956 | -- |
| Greater Grand CrossingNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,190 | -- |
| ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,245 | 2% |
| Far Southwest SideNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,455 | -- |
| KenwoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,341 | -- |
| Grand BoulevardNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,815 | -- |
| DearbornNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| East Hyde ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $6,174 | 95% |
| BeverlyNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $3,150 | -- |
| McKinley ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| West WoodlawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,900 | -- |
| Park ManorNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,225 | -- |
| West EnglewoodNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,500 | -- |
| East ChathamNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,275 | 9% |
| DouglasNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,956 | 6% |
| Chicago LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,165 | -- |
| Marquette ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,165 | -- |
| Armour SquareNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| RoselandNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Brighton ParkNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $1,350 | -- |
| West LawnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $2,100 | -- |
| AshburnNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | -- | -- |
| Washington HeightsNeighborhood in Chicago, Illinois | $15,775 | -- |