Question 1

Is 60608 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60608 in Chicago has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 60608 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60608?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60608 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60608. 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, 60608 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Chicago. 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 60608?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60608 is approximately $356K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60608 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60608 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 60608 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60608 has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Chicago area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Chicago metro, so the score reflects how 60608 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 81 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Chalmers STEAM Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Juarez Community Academy HS	09–12	—	—	—
Everett Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Holden Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Pilsen Elem Community Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Joseph Jungman Magnet Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Armour Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Pickard Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Plamondon Elem School	KG–08	—	—	—
Smyth J Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Walsh Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Whittier Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Finkl Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences	PK–08	—	—	—
Perez Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Ruiz Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Chicago Technology Academy HS	09–12	—	—	—
IHSCA Charter High School	09–12	—	—	—
IJLA Charter High School	09–12	—	—	—
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las	KG–08	—	—	—
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS	09–12	—	—	—
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Noble St Chtr-UIC College Prep	09–12	—	—	—