Question 1

Is 60638 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60638 in Chicago has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 60638 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60638?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60638 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60638. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60638 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Chicago. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60638?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60638 is approximately $317K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60638 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60638 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 60638 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60638 has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Chicago area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Chicago metro, so the score reflects how 60638 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 82 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

Chicago — ZIP 60638

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Byrne Elem School	KG–08	—	—	—
Dore Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Grimes Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Hale Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Hearst Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Kinzie Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Kennedy High School	09–12	—	—	—
Twain Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Hancock College Preparatory HS	09–12	—	—	—
Blair Early Childhood Center	PK–01	—	—	—
Academy for Global Citizenship	KG–08	—	—	—
Charles J Sahs Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—