Insight
South Side residents earned over $15.1 million in 2025 by hosting, with approximately 60% saying this income helped them stay in their homes and manage rising costs.
New data shows South Side residents earned $15M from tourism in 2025, Obama Presidential Center to bring more visitors to the neighborhood
Summary
South Side residents in Chicago earned over $15 million in 2025 from hosting visitors, with nearly 60% saying this income helped them stay in their homes. Major events like Beyoncé's tour and Lollapalooza drove significant earnings in specific wards, highlighting the impact of tourism. Airbnb and The Obama Foundation are partnering to offer workshops to empower residents to benefit from increased visitor demand.
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