Chicago Neighborhoods Ranked by Crime, Schools, and Home Value

Among Chicago's analyzed ZIPs, Lincoln Park (60614) leads at 61/100, ahead of Marquette Park (60629) at 54 and The Loop (60601) at 37. NeighborScore's overall score blends safety (53%) and schools (47%); home value is shown separately as an affordability signal and does not change the overall. Safety is FBI Part I violent crime per resident vs the ZIP's county; schools blend grade coverage with NCES math/reading proficiency.

Lincoln Park (60614): 61 — Chicago's top score

Lincoln Park leads on schools (80/100 — about 69% math, 62% reading across ~14 schools) and is mid-range on safety (45). The typical home runs ~$835K and moves fast (34 days on market). It is the strongest all-round pick of the three.

Marquette Park (60629): 54 — affordable, middle of the pack

Marquette Park scores 54: schools 65, safety 45 (the same band as Lincoln Park once violent crime is measured per resident against the county). Its real draw is price — a ~$320K median, the lowest here and the most affordable of the three. Weaker school proficiency (about 47% math) is the trade-off.

The Loop (60601): 37 — downtown access

As a commercial core, The Loop records high violent crime per resident (safety 25) and has few neighborhood schools (school 50), for a 37 overall. At ~$510K it suits downtown-focused buyers and renters more than families.

Chicago at a glance

Lincoln Park 60614 — 61 | safety 45 | schools 80 | ~$835K. Marquette Park 60629 — 54 | safety 45 | schools 65 | ~$320K. The Loop 60601 — 37 | safety 25 | schools 50 | ~$510K.

Sources: Chicago open data (FBI Part I violent crime), NCES proficiency, Zillow home values.