Washington Heights
Community Area #73
65
Walk Score
50
Transit Score
50
Bike Score
1
Cars needed
Estimated annual true-cost factors
Based on an example $2,000/month housing cost, 1 car needed (Transit Score 50), and an estimated 35-minute commute to the Loop.
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About Washington Heights
Washington Heights is a stable homeowner neighborhood in the shadow of Beverly's ridge, with brick bungalows, ranches, and one of the South Side's most storied institutions on its edge: the original home of Chicago State and the Carter G. Woodson library branch, the region's premier Black history and genealogy collection.
The Metra Rock Island's stations at 95th and 103rd (Longwood) serve the neighborhood, and the 95th Street Red Line terminal is a short ride east. Most households keep a car. Housing is affordable and owner-occupied. Washington Heights suits buyers who want Beverly adjacency at a friendlier price and a two-rail commute menu.
Washington Heights offers moderate transit access: a single car per household is usually sufficient. One car typically covers the gap that transit leaves.
With a Walk Score of 65, Washington Heights is "Somewhat Walkable": some errands can be done on foot, but many trips need transit or a car.
At roughly $12,000/year for 1 car, transportation is a moderate line item in Washington Heights's true cost. The neighborhood is served by the Red line.
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