Question 1

Is 60402 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60402 in Berwyn has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Berwyn city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60402 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 60402?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60402 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60402. 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, 60402 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Berwyn. 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 60402?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60402 is approximately $307K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60402 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60402 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 60402 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60402 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Berwyn. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 60402 scores similarly to the middle tier of Berwyn 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.

Berwyn — ZIP 60402

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Prairie Oak School	PK–05	—	—	—
Jefferson Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Karel Havlicek Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Emerson Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Irving Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Komensky Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Pershing Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Heritage Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Hiawatha Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Freedom Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Piper School	KG–05	—	—	—
Edison Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Home Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
J Sterling Morton West High Sch	09–12	—	—	—