Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60629

Chicago — ZIP 60629

Chicago (60629) scores 45/100 — 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 $276K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share27%

Property crime share73%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100

Avg reading proficiency15%

Schools nearby20

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$276K

Median rent$1,427/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

$276K

Median Rent

$1,427/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
Hubbard High School	09–12	1,710	Not reported	9%
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES	KG–12	1,107	Not reported	10%
Marquette Elem School	PK–08	1,030	Not reported	11%
Eberhart Elem School	PK–08	1,011	Not reported	10%
Richardson Middle School	05–08	844	Not reported	16%
Monarcas Academy	PK–05	797	Not reported	19%
Tarkington Elem School	PK–08	791	Not reported	11%
Peck Elem School	PK–04	777	Not reported	12%
Hurley Elem School	PK–08	748	Not reported	22%
Sandoval Elem School	PK–05	736	Not reported	14%
Carson Elem School	PK–08	724	Not reported	21%
Azuela Elem School	KG–08	690	Not reported	26%
Pasteur Elem School	PK–04	620	Not reported	23%
McKay Elem School	PK–08	616	Not reported	8%
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School	PK–08	600	Not reported	7%
Lee Elem School	KG–08	581	Not reported	16%
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz	PK–08	542	Not reported	42%
Fairfield Elem Academy	PK–08	492	Not reported	9%
Gage Park High School	09–12	392	Not reported	3%
ACE Amandla Charter School	09–12	137	Not 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

109,292

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

34.2 yrs

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

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Guides Featuring ZIP 60629

Market TrendsAugust 10, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Rent vs. Buy: Price-to-Rent Ratios for 8 U.S. ZIP Codes (2026)

El Paso's price-to-rent ratio of 12.6 sits at one extreme; Corona, Queens's 25.8 sits at the other. See real Zillow price and rent data for 8 U.S. ZIP codes, and what the ratio means for the rent-vs-buy decision.

Neighborhood GuidesJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Does School Quality Affect Home Prices? What NeighborScore Data Shows

Does school quality track home prices? Across our LA, Chicago, and NYC ZIPs, higher NeighborScore school scores line up with higher prices — with revealing exceptions.

Market TrendsJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Best-Value Neighborhoods in LA, Chicago, and NYC: 2025 Data

Across our LA, Chicago, and NYC ZIPs, the best balance of NeighborScore and price is Marquette Park, Chicago (54/100 at a ~$320K median) — and the priciest ZIPs score worst on affordability.

Neighborhood GuidesJune 19, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Chicago Neighborhoods Ranked by Crime, Schools, and Home Value

NeighborScore ranks Chicago's analyzed ZIPs: Lincoln Park (60614) leads at 61/100, ahead of Marquette Park (60629) at 54 and The Loop (60601) at 37. Here's what the safety, school, and price data show.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60629 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 60629 has a school score of 45/100. 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 60629 is approximately $276K. 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 60629 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. 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.