Chatham, Illinois · ZIP 62629

Chatham — ZIP 62629

Chatham (62629) scores 69/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $308K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$308K

Median rent$1,713/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

$308K

Median Rent

$1,713/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,888

Violent Crime

1,233

Property Crime

5,655

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sangamon 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
Glenwood High School	09–12	1,484	Not reported	40%
Glenwood Middle School	07–08	735	Not reported	29%
Glenwood Intermediate Sch	05–06	672	Not reported	29%
Glenwood Elementary School	KG–04	573	Not reported	29%
Ball Elementary School	PK–04	552	Not reported	32%
Chatham Elem School	KG–04	500	Not reported	36%

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.

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Demographics

Population

15,369

Median Income

$107K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

36.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 62629 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 62629 has a school score of 56/100. 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 62629 is approximately $308K. 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 62629 in Chatham has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100. 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.