Washington Heights, Chicago Fast Facts
- > Community Name: Washington Heights, Chicago
- > Population: 29,843
- > Zip Codes: parts of 60620, 60628 and 60643
- > Area: 7.43 km² (2.87 mi²)
- > Density: 4,014.8 /km²
- > Median Income: $43,201
- > Demographics of this neighborhood:
Black-> 0% White-> 0.65%
Hispanic-> 0% Asian-> 0%
Other-> 0%
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Chicago, IL - Washington Heights Universities & College Degree Programs
Washington Heights is a Chicago community situated on the far south side of the city. Although its population has declined over the past two decades, Washington Heights, Chicago retains a classically Midwestern community of hardworking, mostly blue collar citizens. The neighborhoods offer relatively affordable housing, an attractive feature to money-conscious students at nearby colleges and universities. Also of note to students is the Woodson Branch of the Chicago Public Library, home to the Vivian Harsh collection of African American literature, second-largest in the Midwest. Washington Heights features three elementary schools, one secondary school, and is serviced by the Day Ryan Expressway. |
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Universities & Colleges in Washington Heights (Distance from neighborhood center in miles)
Chicago State University - 1.86 miles
Address: 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Phone: (773) 995-2000
Neighborhood: Washington Heights
Phone: (773) 995-2000
Neighborhood: Washington Heights
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College - 3.01 miles
Address: 10001 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60628
Phone: (773) 291-6100
Neighborhood: Washington Heights
Phone: (773) 291-6100
Neighborhood: Washington Heights