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Aurora, Illinois · ZIP 60506

Aurora — ZIP 60506

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Aurora (60506) scores 47/100 — 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 $320K.

47OUT OF 100

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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 index49/100
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$320K
Median rent$2,221/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

$320K

Median Rent

$2,221/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 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
West Aurora High School09–123,641Not reported
19%
Washington Middle School06–08690Not reported
17%
Illinois Mathematics and Science10–12656Not reported
95%
Herget Middle School06–08594Not reported
19%
Jefferson Middle School06–08577Not reported
15%
Freeman Elem SchoolPK–05529Not reported
21%
Greenman Elem SchoolPK–05528Not reported
9%
McCleery Elem SchoolPK–05513Not reported
9%
Hall Elem SchoolPK–05512Not reported
9%
Hill Elem SchoolPK–05511Not reported
10%
West Aurora Learning Center/ELAPK–PK505Not reportedNot reported
Smith Elem SchoolPK–05425Not reported
12%
Hope D Wall TMH Child Dev CtrPK–12No 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

49,886

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

36 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60506 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 60506 has a school score of 49/100. 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 60506 is approximately $320K. 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 60506 in Aurora has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.