Beverly, Chicago
Beverly, officially Beverly Hills, is the 72nd of Chicago's 77 community areas. Located 12 miles (19 km) from the Loop, it is on the city's far south side. Beverly is considered part of the Blue Island Ridge, along with the nearby community areas of Morgan Park and Mount Greenwood, and Washington Heights, and the City of Blue Island. As of 2020, Beverly had 20,027 inhabitants.
Beverly | |
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| Community Area 72 - Beverly Hills | |
Welcome sign at the corner of 95th Street and Western Avenue | |
Location within Chicago | |
| Coordinates: 41°42.6′N 87°40.8′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook |
| City | Chicago |
| Neighborhoods | List
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 20,027 |
| • Density | 6,300/sq mi (2,400/km2) |
| Demographics (2021) | |
| • White | 55.3% |
| • Black | 32.4% |
| • Hispanic | 7.2% |
| • Asian | 1.3% |
| • Other | 3.7% |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | parts of 60620, 60643, 60655 |
| Area Codes | 773, 872 |
| Median income (2021) | $113,824 |
Sparsely settled until the late 19th century, Beverly was incorporated as part of the Village of Washington Heights in 1874 and began development by business interests from Chicago. The area was annexed by the city of Chicago in 1890 and continued to grow with the completion in the Rock Island Railroad that runs parallel along the eastern edge of the Blue Island ridge to its terminus at LaSalle Street Station in downtown Chicago. Beverly's situation along on the ridge allowed the community to become an exclusive streetcar community, which is reflected in the homes and large lots.