Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60615

Chicago — ZIP 60615

Chicago (60615) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Chicago. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $255K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg reading proficiency13%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$255K

Median rent$1,923/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

$255K

Median Rent

$1,923/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

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Kenwood Academy High School	07–12	2,268	Not reported	37%
Walter Henri Dyett HS for Arts	09–12	538	Not reported	3%
Murray Elem Language Academy	KG–08	477	Not reported	18%
Reavis Elem Math & Sci Spec Schl	PK–08	356	Not reported	12%
Burke Elem School	PK–08	323	Not reported	3%
Shoesmith Elem School	KG–06	294	Not reported	15%
Kozminski Elem Community Academy	PK–08	275	Not reported	8%
Bronzeville Scholastic HS	09–12	119	Not reported	Not reported
Williams Medical Prep High Sch	09–12	74	Not reported	10%

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

42,752

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

32%

Median Age

34.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60615 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 60615 has a school score of 43/100. 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 60615 is approximately $255K. 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 60615 in Chicago 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.