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Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60628

Chicago — ZIP 60628

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Chicago (60628) 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 $154K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share28%
Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg reading proficiency12%
Schools nearby24

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$154K
Median rent$1,662/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

$154K

Median Rent

$1,662/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
Brooks College Prep Academy HS07–121,007Not reported
59%
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson09–12695Not reported
8%
Haley Elem AcademyPK–08458Not reported
13%
Hughes L Elem SchoolPK–08431Not reported
5%
Corliss High School09–12430Not reported
3%
CICS - Prairie CampusKG–08412Not reported
9%
Lavizzo Elem SchoolPK–08394Not reported
3%
Curtis Elem SchoolPK–08356Not reported
3%
Metcalfe Elem Community AcademyPK–08354Not reported
3%
Owens Community Academy ESPK–08340Not reported
3%
Smith W Elem SchoolPK–08340Not reported
12%
Bennett Elem SchoolPK–08312Not reported
8%
Fenger Academy High School09–12312Not reported
3%
Pullman Elem SchoolPK–08303Not reported
6%
Brown R Elem Community AcadPK–08279Not reported
8%
Fernwood Elem SchoolPK–08259Not reported
17%
Chicago Collegiate Charter School05–12255Not reported
8%
Evers Elem SchoolPK–08233Not reported
12%
Poe Elem Classical SchoolKG–08224Not reported
62%
Harlan Community Academy HS09–12220Not reported
3%
Dunne Technology Acad Elem SchPK–08206Not reported
17%
Schmid Elem SchoolPK–08195Not reported
3%
Cullen Elem SchoolKG–08176Not reported
12%
YCCS-Olive Harvey Mid College HS09–12128Not 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.

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Demographics

Population

59,212

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

40.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60628 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 60628 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 60628 is approximately $154K. 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 60628 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.