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Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60614

Chicago — ZIP 60614

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Chicago (60614) scores 56/100 — Fair for Chicago. Safety: Higher 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 $679K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100
Avg reading proficiency51%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index20/100
Typical home value$679K
Median rent$2,830/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

$679K

Median Rent

$2,830/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 14 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lincoln Park High School09–122,214Not reported
47%
Lincoln Elem SchoolKG–08868Not reported
72%
Mayer Elem SchoolPK–08707Not reported
63%
Alcott Elem SchoolPK–08567Not reported
52%
Prescott Elem SchoolKG–08463Not reported
62%
LaSalle Elem Language AcademyKG–08456Not reported
40%
Newberry Elem Math & Science AcadPK–08330Not reported
22%

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.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

70,444

Median Income

$136K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

31.1 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 60614

School RankingsAugust 16, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Chicago's Best School ZIP Codes, Ranked by NCES Data (2026)

Chicago ZIP codes ranked by NeighborScore’s school pillar using NCES and EdFacts inputs. Compare school, safety, and overall scores, then verify enrollment details before deciding where to live. See the ZIP-level data before deciding.

Neighborhood GuidesJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Does School Quality Affect Home Prices? What NeighborScore Data Shows

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Market TrendsJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Best-Value Neighborhoods in LA, Chicago, and NYC: 2025 Data

Across our LA, Chicago, and NYC ZIPs, the best balance of NeighborScore and price is Marquette Park, Chicago (54/100 at a ~$320K median) — and the priciest ZIPs score worst on affordability.

Neighborhood GuidesJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Chicago Neighborhoods Ranked by Crime, Schools, and Home Value

NeighborScore ranks Chicago's analyzed ZIPs: Lincoln Park (60614) leads at 61/100, ahead of Marquette Park (60629) at 54 and The Loop (60601) at 37. Here's what the safety, school, and price data show.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60614 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 60614 has a school score of 68/100. 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 60614 is approximately $679K. 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 60614 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. 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.