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Mahalia Jackson Apartments
9141-9177 S South Chicago Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60617
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About Mahalia Jackson Apartments
Experience Chicago living at Mahalia Jackson Apartments. This community is located on S. South Chicago Ave in the 60617 area of Chicago. Be sure to see the available floorplan options. Here at this community, the leasing staff is ready to help you in finding your perfect new place. Stop by Mahalia Jackson Apartments today.
Mahalia Jackson Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Smoke Free
Heating
Kitchen
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
9141-9177 S South Chicago Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60617
Chicago sprawls across roughly 228 square miles on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with nearly 28 miles of lakefront where glass towers catch the morning light and commuter trains rumble through neighborhoods shaped by more than a century of reinvention. This is a city built on bold architecture and bolder ambition, where you can stand beneath the steel ribs of the “L” tracks one moment and find yourself strolling through Grant Park’s open lawns the next.
Renters here choose between classic greystone walk-ups in Lakeview, converted lofts in the West Loop’s Fulton Market district, and sleek high-rises with lake views in Streeterville. Logan Square draws crowds to its Milwaukee Avenue dining scene and the elevated 606 trail, while Lincoln Park offers tree-lined streets near the free zoo. River North packs art galleries alongside bustling restaurants, and Hyde Park anchors the South Side with the Museum of Science and Industry nearby.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.0 mi |
Mahalia Jackson Apartments is within 11 minutes or 5.0 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-11
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 4.8 miles from Mahalia Jackson Apartments. Mahalia Jackson Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 13.1 miles or 24 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 30.2 miles or 46 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 24 min | 13.1 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 46 min | 30.2 mi |
Walkability Near Mahalia Jackson Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
69
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Mahalia Jackson Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi |
Mahalia Jackson Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Bessemer Park
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Calumet Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Bronzeville Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Trumbull Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
Mahalia Jackson Apartments has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Bessemer Park, Calumet Park, and Bronzeville Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
Mahalia Jackson Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Advocate Trinity Hospital which is 1.2 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
9141-9177 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617