Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60617

Chicago — ZIP 60617

Chicago (60617) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Chicago. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $182K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share29%

Property crime share71%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100

Avg reading proficiency12%

Schools nearby27

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100

Typical home value$182K

Median rent$1,475/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

$182K

Median Rent

$1,475/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Washington G High School	09–12	1,520	Not reported	8%
Chicago Vocational Career Acad HS	09–12	673	Not reported	3%
Sadlowski Elementary School	PK–08	655	Not reported	9%
Marsh Elem School	PK–08	616	Not reported	12%
Gallistel Elem Language Academy	PK–08	597	Not reported	11%
Washington G Elem School	PK–08	571	Not reported	27%
Mireles Elem Academy	PK–08	546	Not reported	7%
Addams Elem School	PK–08	544	Not reported	17%
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES	KG–08	538	Not reported	24%
Sullivan Elem School	PK–08	439	Not reported	14%
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus	KG–08	390	Not reported	18%
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy	PK–08	374	Not reported	9%
Taylor Elem School	PK–08	337	Not reported	13%
Black Magnet Elem School	KG–08	336	Not reported	31%
Warren Elem School	PK–08	317	Not reported	12%
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr	PK–08	315	Not reported	8%
Thorp J N Elem School	PK–08	296	Not reported	8%
Coles Elem Language Academy	PK–08	286	Not reported	3%
Noble St Chtr-Baker Campus	09–12	285	Not reported	12%
Mann Elem School	PK–08	283	Not reported	12%
YCCS-Sullivan House Alt HS	09–12	281	Not reported	5%
Bowen High School	09–12	278	Not reported	3%
EPIC Academy High School	09–12	255	Not reported	3%
Bright Elem School	PK–08	236	Not reported	8%
Hoyne Elem School	PK–08	230	Not reported	12%
Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic	PK–08	225	Not reported	3%
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School	KG–08	195	Not reported	32%

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

79,284

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

57%

Median Age

40.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60617 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 60617 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 60617 is approximately $182K. 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 60617 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.