Question 1

Is 60619 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60619 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 60619 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60619?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60619 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60619. 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, 60619 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 60619?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60619 is approximately $167K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60619 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60619 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 60619 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60619 has an overall NeighborScore of 87/100 — 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 60619 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 87 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

Chicago — ZIP 60619

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch	KG–08	—	—	—
Avalon Park Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Deneen Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Dixon Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Gillespie Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
McDowell Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Hirsch Metropolitan High School	09–12	—	—	—
Madison Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
McDade Elem Classical School	KG–08	—	—	—
Neil Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Washington H Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C	PK–06	—	—	—
Tanner Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Revere Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Ruggles Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Ashe Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
YCCS Chtr - Chatham	09–12	—	—	—
CICS - Avalon/South Shore	KG–08	—	—	—
Noble St Chtr-Comer College Prep	06–12	—	—	—