Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60638

Chicago — ZIP 60638

Chicago (60638) scores 74/100 — Good for Chicago. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $331K.

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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg reading proficiency25%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$331K

Median rent$1,716/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

$331K

Median Rent

$1,716/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
Kennedy High School	09–12	1,647	Not reported	14%
Hancock College Preparatory HS	09–12	1,050	Not reported	50%
Twain Elem School	PK–08	850	Not reported	33%
Hale Elem School	PK–08	791	Not reported	23%
Dore Elem School	PK–08	745	Not reported	22%
Kinzie Elem School	PK–08	637	Not reported	51%
Byrne Elem School	KG–08	619	Not reported	30%
Academy for Global Citizenship	KG–08	486	Not reported	8%
Grimes Elem School	PK–08	368	Not reported	17%
Hearst Elem School	PK–08	285	Not reported	8%
Charles J Sahs Elem School	PK–08	262	Not reported	24%
Blair Early Childhood Center	PK–01	164	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

58,250

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60638 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 60638 has a school score of 51/100. 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 60638 is approximately $331K. 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 60638 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.