Chicago's Lincoln Park: Why It Scores an 83/100 on NeighborScore

November 8, 2024

Lincoln Park (60614) is Chicago's highest-scoring neighborhood in our pilot dataset, earning an 83/100 overall — the composite of a 76/100 crime score, 88/100 school score, and 83/100 property value score.

The school score is the standout. Lincoln Park is home to some of Chicago's top-performing public schools, with math and reading proficiency rates well above the state average. Francis Parker School and Lincoln Elementary consistently turn in strong NCES assessment results.

Crime in Lincoln Park is low relative to the Chicago average. Violent incidents in the 60614 ZIP run roughly 6 per month — compared to 24+ per month in Marquette Park (60629). Property crime follows a similar pattern.

Home prices reflect the premium: the median in 60614 is around $620K, with 19 average days on market — one of the fastest-moving ZIP codes in the city. Homeownership sits at 48%, above-average for Chicago, suggesting strong neighborhood stability.

For families prioritizing school quality and safety in Chicago, Lincoln Park consistently outperforms peers.