Question 1

Is 60506 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60506 in Aurora has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Aurora city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60506 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60506?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60506 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60506. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60506 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Aurora. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60506?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60506 is approximately $311K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60506 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60506 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 60506 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60506 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Aurora. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 60506 scores similarly to the middle tier of Aurora neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Aurora — ZIP 60506

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Illinois Mathematics and Science	10–12	—	—	—
Washington Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Hill Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Greenman Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Freeman Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hall Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
McCleery Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Smith Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev Ctr	PK–12	—	—	—
Jefferson Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
West Aurora High School	09–12	—	—	—
West Aurora Learning Center/ELA	PK–PK	—	—	—
Herget Middle School	06–08	—	—	—