Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60640

Chicago — ZIP 60640

Chicago (60640) scores 57/100 — Fair for Chicago. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $373K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$373K

Median rent$2,042/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

$373K

Median Rent

$2,042/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
McPherson Elem School	PK–08	794	Not reported	19%
Goudy Technology Academy	PK–08	491	Not reported	28%
McCutcheon Elem School	PK–08	326	Not reported	12%
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr	PK–08	266	Not reported	12%
Uplift Community High School	09–12	224	Not reported	Not reported
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS	09–12	192	Not reported	12%
Devry Advantage Academy High Schl	11–12	152	Not reported	42%

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

66,884

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

32%

Median Age

38.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60640 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 60640 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 60640 is approximately $373K. 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 60640 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.