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    2542 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

    Located in Bronzeville, Chicago zip code 60616
    Apartment building

    Neighborhood: Bronzeville

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    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Excellent Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Chicago

    Drake Elementary School
    Grades PK-8 • 0.5 miles
    4/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    2/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Phillips Academy High School
    Grades 9-12 • 1.6 miles
    1/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    College Readiness Rating
    1/10

    ZIP code 60616 covers parts of South Loop, Bridgeport, Bronzeville, Near South Side and Ida B. Wells–Darrow Homes, spanning lakefront-adjacent streets, historic residential blocks and areas near the South Branch of the Chicago River. The setting brings four-season weather, with cold winters and warm summers. Points of interest include McCormick Place, the Prairie Avenue Historic District and the Bronzeville landmarks along Martin Luther King Drive. Nearby green space includes Ping Tom Memorial Park and Dunbar Park, while the lakefront and Museum Campus offer more room to walk and cycle. Dining ranges from neighborhood restaurants to cafés and takeout spots; shopping and everyday services cluster along commercial corridors, with downtown shops and cultural venues within reach. CTA buses and rail, Metra stations, major roads and bike routes provide connections around Chicago. For ZIP code 60616, median rent is $2,150 per month, with a typical range of $688 to $9,400.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is 2542 Prairie Ave located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    2542 Prairie Ave is located at 2542 S Prairie Ave in Bronzeville, Chicago, IL. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Moody Tongue, Ricobene's, and La Cantina Grill.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near 2542 Prairie Ave?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 2542 Prairie Ave include Mercy Hospital ICU (0 miles away), Mercy Hospital Emergency Room (0.1 miles away), and Mercy Hospital And Medical Center (0.1 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to 2542 Prairie Ave?

    The schools assigned to 2542 Prairie Ave include Drake Elementary School and Phillips Academy High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 2542 Prairie Ave?

    2542 Prairie Ave is located near 8 grocery stores, including South Loop Farmers Market (0.7 miles) and South Loop Market (0.8 miles). Additional shopping options, including Rogers Auto Group, are approximately 0.3 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near 2542 Prairie Ave?

    2542 Prairie Ave is located within 0.7 miles of St Therese School, 0.8 miles of McCormick Student Village (IIT), and 0.8 miles of Institute of Design.

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