Chatham Neighborhood Overview

Seaway Legacy, 79th St. Eats, Sunday Suits

53of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Bordered by: 79th Street on the North, 95th Street South, State Street to the West, Cottage Grove Avenue East

📌Well known for: classic bungalows and black owned storefronts

👕You'll fit in if: you wave first, talk louder

👍Locals live here because: full-sized yards, garages, and everyone knows everyone

👎The downsides are: sirens, potholes, and alderman updates

✨The general vibe is: proud, porchy, South Side

big porches and bigger Sunday dinners

Moving to Chatham - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Chatham against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.