Question 1

Is 61008 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61008 in Belvidere has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Belvidere city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 61008 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 61008?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61008 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 61008. 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, 61008 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Belvidere. 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 61008?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 61008 is approximately $260K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 61008 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 61008 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 61008 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 61008 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Belvidere. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 61008 scores similarly to the middle tier of Belvidere 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.

Belvidere — ZIP 61008

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Belvidere High School	09–12	—	—	—
Belvidere South Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Lincoln Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Perry Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Washington Academy	PK–05	—	—	—
Meehan Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Belvidere Central Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Seth Whitman Elem Sch	KG–05	—	—	—
Belvidere North High Sch	09–12	—	—	—