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Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60634

Chicago — ZIP 60634

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Chicago (60634) scores 73/100 — Good for Chicago. Safety: Lower 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 $385K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100
Typical home value$385K
Median rent$1,761/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

$385K

Median Rent

$1,761/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
Steinmetz College Prep HS09–121,230Not reported
7%
Bridge Elem SchoolPK–081,100Not reported
26%
Locke J Elem SchoolPK–081,089Not reported
17%
Lyon Elem SchoolPK–08988Not reported
23%
Thorp O A Elem Scholastic AcadKG–08831Not reported
41%
Canty Elem SchoolPK–08791Not reported
39%
Smyser Elem SchoolPK–08773Not reported
28%
Reinberg Elem SchoolPK–08768Not reported
23%
Dever Elem SchoolPK–08733Not reported
21%
Camras Elem SchoolPK–08702Not reported
13%
Chicago Academy High School09–12580Not reported
17%
Chicago Academy Elem SchoolPK–08548Not reported
22%
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl09–12527Not reported
12%

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

74,418

Median Income

$89K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60634 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 60634 has a school score of 49/100. 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 60634 is approximately $385K. 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 60634 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. 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.