Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60616

Chicago — ZIP 60616

Chicago (60616) scores 47/100 — 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 $339K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100

Typical home value$339K

Median rent$1,922/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

$339K

Median Rent

$1,922/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Healy Elem School	KG–08	1,194	Not reported	51%
South Loop Elem School	PK–08	847	Not reported	44%
National Teachers Elem Academy	PK–08	795	Not reported	27%
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad	KG–08	528	Not reported	55%
Ward J Elem School	PK–08	500	Not reported	25%
Haines Elem School	PK–08	461	Not reported	39%
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary	PK–08	439	Not reported	12%
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS	09–12	355	Not reported	3%
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus	06–12	313	Not reported	8%
Drake Elem School	PK–08	302	Not reported	12%
James R Doolittle Academy	PK–08	257	Not reported	3%
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville HS	09–12	148	Not reported	3%
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership	09–12	103	Not reported	5%

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

54,456

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

40%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60616 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 60616 has a school score of 49/100. 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 60616 is approximately $339K. 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 60616 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. 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.