Question 1

Is 60609 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60609 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 60609 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60609?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60609 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60609. 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, 60609 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 60609?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60609 is approximately $248K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60609 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60609 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 60609 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60609 has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100 — 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 60609 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 84 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
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk	KG–12	—	—	—
Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad Ct	PK–08	—	—	—
Beethoven Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Beasley Elem Magnet Academic Ctr	PK–08	—	—	—
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts	PK–08	—	—	—
Richards Career Academy HS	09–12	—	—	—
Fulton Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Graham A Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Greene N Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hendricks Elem Community Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Hamline Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Hedges Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Libby Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Minnie Minoso Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac	PK–08	—	—	—
Sherman Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Tilden Career Communty Academy HS	09–12	—	—	—
Lara Elem Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Daley Elem Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Namaste Elem Charter School	KG–08	—	—	—
Evergreen Academy Elem School	06–08	—	—	—
Thomas Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Air Force Acad High School	09–12	—	—	—
Back of The Yards IB HS	09–12	—	—	—
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr	KG–12	—	—	—
CICS - Basil Campus	KG–08	—	—	—
Bronzeville Classical Elem Sch	KG–08	—	—	—