The formerly industrial community is now a growing and vibrant mainly Afro-American community, which is proud of its rich history. Henry Austin developed the neighborhood of Austin in 1864, which was a railroad and farm community originally called “Austinville.”

Austin has developed into a great and affordable Chicago neighborhood for commuters, which boasts many community-based organizations and one of the most renowned farmer’s markets in the city of Chicago.

Austin, Chicago Coordinates: Direction Low High North 0 2000 South 0 600 West 4000 6000 There are 725 listings currently available in Austin. Property Type Available Median Low High Condos/Lofts 163 $522,036 $39,900 $4,468,500 Detached, Single Family 167 $336,863 $78,000 $6,300,000 Multi (2-4 units) 254 $328,373 $122,900 $3,350,000 Multi (5+ units) 0 n/a n/a n/a Vacant Land 77 n/a $1,250,000 To look at these Austin Chicago real estate listings, click here.