Question 1

Is 60629 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60629 in Chicago has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Chicago neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 60629, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60629?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60629 has a school score of 65/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 60629 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Chicago district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 60629 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60629?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 60629 is approximately $320K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 60629 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60629 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 60629 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60629 has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100, which is below average for the Chicago metro. The score weights crime (53%) and schools (47%); relative property value is shown as context, not part of the overall. A score below 60 typically reflects above-average crime rates, below-average school proficiency, or both — though the property value component may show strong relative value (more home per dollar). Reviewing the component scores and the Full Reports for crime, schools, and real estate separately will give a clearer picture than the composite alone.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
John Hancock College Preparatory High School	09–12	—	92%	Not reported
Socorro Sandoval Elementary School	PK–05	—	92%	Not reported
Robert J. Richardson Middle School	05–08	—	92%	Not reported
Rachel Carson Elementary School	PK–08	—	92%	Not reported
Marquette Elementary School	PK–08	—	92%	Not reported
Francis M McKay Elementary School	PK–08	—	78%	Not reported
Edward N Hurley Elementary School	PK–08	—	78%	Not reported
Mariano Azuela Elementary School	PK–08	—	78%	Not reported
Catalyst - Maria Charter School	KG–12	—	78%	Not reported
Ferdinand Peck Elementary School	PK–04	—	78%	Not reported
Richard Henry Lee Elementary School	PK–08	—	78%	Not reported
Enrico Tonti Elementary School	PK–05	—	78%	Not reported
Tarkington School of Excellence ES	PK–08	—	78%	Not reported
John F Eberhart Elementary School	KG–08	—	63%	Not reported
Camelot Excel - Southwest HS	08–12	—	63%	Not reported
Donald Morrill Math & Science Elementary School	PK–08	—	63%	Not reported
Gurdon S Hubbard High School	09–12	—	63%	Not reported
Fairfield Elementary Academy	PK–08	—	63%	Not reported
Louis Pasteur Elementary School	PK–04	—	63%	Not reported
Gage Park High School	09–12	—	50%	Not reported
Sandoval Elem School	PK–05	736	30%	23%
Pasteur Elem School	PK–04	620	29%	37%
Lee Elem School	KG–08	581	29%	31%
Monarcas Academy	PK–05	797	26%	32%
Peck Elem School	PK–04	777	24%	35%
Azuela Elem School	KG–08	690	23%	48%
Tarkington Elem School	PK–08	791	20%	21%
Hurley Elem School	PK–08	748	19%	27%
Carson Elem School	PK–08	724	19%	19%
Marquette Elem School	PK–08	1,030	14%	14%
Hubbard High School	09–12	1,710	12%	15%
Eberhart Elem School	PK–08	1,011	12%	18%
Richardson Middle School	05–08	844	12%	22%
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES	KG–12	1,107	11%	16%
McKay Elem School	PK–08	616	8%	14%
Fairfield Elem Academy	PK–08	492	6%	14%
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School	PK–08	600	5%	11%
Gage Park High School	09–12	392	3%	3%
ACE Amandla Charter School	09–12	137	3%	3%
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz	PK–08	542	Not reported	Not reported
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz ES	PK–03	—	Not reported	Not reported

Chicago — ZIP 60629

Nearby Neighborhoods

More ZIPs in Chicago

Real Estate Snapshot

Crime Overview

Nearby Schools

Demographics

Map

Guides Featuring ZIP 60629

Does School Quality Affect Home Prices? What NeighborScore Data Shows

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

Chicago Neighborhoods Ranked by Crime, Schools, and Home Value

Frequently Asked Questions