Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60621

Chicago — ZIP 60621

Chicago (60621) scores 31/100 — 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 $130K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share35%

Property crime share65%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index38/100

Avg reading proficiency5%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100

Typical home value$130K

Median rent$1,546/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

$130K

Median Rent

$1,546/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
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus	KG–08	921	Not reported	12%
Englewood STEM High School	09–12	778	Not reported	2%
Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep	09–12	529	Not reported	8%
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch	PK–08	487	Not reported	3%
Stagg Elem School	PK–08	377	Not reported	2%
Parker Elem Community Academy	PK–08	367	Not reported	5%
Bass Elem School	PK–08	313	Not reported	4%
Mays Elem Academy	PK–08	277	Not reported	3%
Bond Elem School	PK–08	233	Not reported	3%
Barbara A Sizemore Campus	KG–08	231	Not reported	8%
Kershaw Elem School	PK–08	226	Not reported	8%
King Academy of Social Justice	PK–08	213	Not reported	3%
Sherwood Elem School	PK–08	204	Not reported	12%
Holmes Elem School	PK–08	166	Not reported	3%
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS	09–12	87	Not reported	3%

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

27,318

Median Income

$32K

Homeownership

29%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60621 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 60621 has a school score of 38/100. 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 60621 is approximately $130K. 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 60621 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 31/100. 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.