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Aurora, Illinois · ZIP 60505

Aurora — ZIP 60505

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Aurora (60505) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Aurora. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $258K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg reading proficiency11%
Schools nearby19

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100
Typical home value$258K
Median rent$1,653/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$258K

Median Rent

$1,653/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,736

Violent Crime

280

Property Crime

1,456

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kane County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
East High School09–124,020Not reported
8%
Henry W Cowherd Middle School06–08807Not reported
11%
C F Simmons Middle School06–08792Not reported
11%
K D Waldo Middle School06–08729Not reported
6%
Olney C Allen Elem SchoolPK–05712Not reported
11%
C M Bardwell Elem SchoolPK–05679Not reported
10%
Nicholas A Hermes Elem SchoolPK–05607Not reported
6%
Edna Rollins Elem SchoolPK–05508Not reported
2%
G N Dieterich Elem SchoolPK–05507Not reported
10%
John Gates Elem SchoolPK–05427Not reported
7%
Mabel O Donnell Elem SchoolPK–05360Not reported
8%
Oak Park Elem SchoolPK–05353Not reported
8%
Benavides Steam AcademyKG–02326Not reportedNot reported
L D Brady Elem SchoolPK–05310Not reported
8%
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad06–08284Not reported
54%
Rose E Krug Elem SchoolPK–05271Not reported
3%
W S Beaupre Elem SchoolPK–05226Not reported
8%
Early Childhood Dev CntrPK–PKNo current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported
Child Service Center PreschoolPK–PKNo current enrollmentNot reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

58,176

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

31.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60505 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 60505 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60505 is approximately $258K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 60505 in Aurora has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.