Condos for Sale in Grand Crossing, Chicago

Grand Crossing is a South Side Chicago neighborhood about 7–9 miles south of the Loop, characterized mainly by early-20th-century brick bungalows and single-family homes. Local commercial corridors along 71st and 75th Streets provide retail and services, and public transit includes multiple CTA bus routes with nearby Metra Electric (75th Street) service to the Loop. Median household income is below the Chicago average and crime rates have historically exceeded city averages, while local community organizations and schools are active in neighborhood improvement efforts.

Grand Crossing is generally more affordable than the Chicago citywide average, with median home prices and rents typically below the city's medians. Housing stock is dominated by single-family homes and small multiunit buildings, though some recent new construction has raised prices in select blocks. Costs vary by block and proximity to transit, but overall it is considered a lower-cost South Side neighborhood compared with many Near North and lakefront areas.

Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side has a humid continental (Köppen Dfa) climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold with average January highs around 30–32°F (−1 to 0°C) and lows about 16–20°F (−9 to −7°C), and regular snowfall; summers are warm to hot and humid with July highs near 82–85°F (28–29°C) and lows about 66–70°F (19–21°C). Precipitation is distributed year-round (annual rainfall roughly 36 inches/915 mm and annual snowfall roughly 36 inches/91 cm), and lake-effect winds from Lake Michigan can moderate temperatures and produce localized snow bands.

Grand Crossing on Chicago’s South Side reports crime rates higher than the city average, with elevated levels of violent crime and shootings per Chicago Police Department and city crime data. Crime is unevenly distributed—certain commercial corridors and specific blocks see more incidents while some residential areas are comparatively quieter. Consult the Chicago Police Department crime maps, COMPSTAT reports, or local community resources for the latest block-level safety data before making decisions.