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Calumet City, Illinois · ZIP 60409

Calumet City — ZIP 60409

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Calumet City (60409) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $159K.

33OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg reading proficiency11%
Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$159K
Median rent$1,629/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

$159K

Median Rent

$1,629/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

124,938

Violent Crime

14,991

Property Crime

109,947

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cook 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
Thornton Fractnl No High School09–121,425Not reported
10%
Lincoln Elem SchoolPK–08717Not reported
21%
Hoover Elem SchoolPK–05571Not reported
15%
Caroline Sibley Elem SchoolKG–05434Not reported
10%
Wilson Elementary SchoolPK–02349Not reportedNot reported
Wentworth Intermediate School03–05315Not reported
6%
Wentworth Jr High School06–08302Not reported
9%
Schrum Memorial School06–08274Not reported
10%
Carol Moseley Braun SchoolKG–05264Not reported
8%
Creative Communications Acad06–06246Not reported
8%
S T E M Academy08–08243Not reported
17%
School of Fine Arts07–07224Not reported
12%

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.

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

35,253

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60409 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 60409 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 60409 is approximately $159K. 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 60409 in Calumet City has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.