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Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60642

Chicago — ZIP 60642

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Chicago (60642) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Chicago. Safety: Higher 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 $584K.

33OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg reading proficiency13%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index23/100
Typical home value$584K
Median rent$2,822/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

$584K

Median Rent

$2,822/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
Noble St Chtr-Noble Campus09–12696Not reported
12%
Noble St Chtr-Golder College Prep09–12633Not reported
17%
Rowe ElementaryKG–08617Not reported
14%
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep09–12558Not reported
12%
Ogden Int High School09–12519Not reported
17%
Otis Elem SchoolPK–08356Not reported
17%
Lozano Elem Bilingual & Intl CtrPK–08256Not reported
3%

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

21,124

Median Income

$143K

Homeownership

34%

Median Age

33.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60642 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 60642 has a school score of 43/100. 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 60642 is approximately $584K. 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 60642 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. 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.