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5630 South Michican Avenue
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5630 S Michigan Avenue
Wolcott Apartments
5630 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
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Wolcott Apartments is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60637 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Oven
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
5630 S Michigan Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60637
Washington Park is located on the South Side of Chicago, and is named after the park located in it. The park has been the setting of many literature novels – its unique and breathtaking features include the historic DuSable Museum, Fountain of Time fountain, and the National Guard Armory.
The Bud Billiken Parade is a popular festival for the Washington Park locals. Every summer, the city’s cricket team faces off in a championship tournament within the park. Residents are just a short drive away from the University of Chicago campus. Many restaurants and bars reside here, close to Interstate 90.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Washington Park | Chicago, IL | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $757 | $1,632 |
| 1 Bedroom | $919 | $2,028 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,148 | $2,545 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,342 | $3,058 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.0 mi |
Wolcott Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from University of Chicago. It is also near Ill. Inst. of Technology and Columbia College Chicago.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
299 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
306 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-11
96 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
531 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
9 Students
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 Garfield Station (Green Line), located 0.5 mile from Wolcott Apartments. Wolcott Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 6.9 miles or 14 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 24.0 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 14 min | 6.9 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.0 mi |
Walkability Near Wolcott 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
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 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™
68
/ 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 Wolcott Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
Wolcott Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-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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Washington Park
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Fuller Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Midway Plaisance Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Jackson Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Ogden Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
Wolcott Apartments has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Washington Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and Fuller Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Wolcott Apartments has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Provident Hospital of Chicago 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.
5630 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60637