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Kenwood
  • Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
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Neighborhood
Chicago

Kenwood

#34 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Chicago
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • 13 reviews
A minus
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A minus
  12. Commute
    A minus
Kenwood is a neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois with a population of 17,954. Kenwood is in Cook County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Kenwood offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kenwood there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Kenwood and residents tend to be liberal.
About Kenwood...
Population
17,954
Neighborhood in
Chicago
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$286,093
National
$217,500
Median Rent
$1,129
National
$1,062
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    65%
  • Own
    35%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    636.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    17
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    454.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    460.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,141.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    301.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$57,843
National
$62,843
Families with Children
18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    12%
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