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Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60643

Chicago — ZIP 60643

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Chicago (60643) scores 63/100 — Fair 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 $239K.

63OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg reading proficiency12%
Schools nearby19

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100
Typical home value$239K
Median rent$1,990/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

$239K

Median Rent

$1,990/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
Morgan Park High School07–121,349Not reported
9%
CICS - Longwood Campus03–121,137Not reported
9%
Sutherland Elem SchoolKG–08641Not reported
23%
Shoop Math-Sci Tech Elem AcademyPK–08515Not reported
7%
Clissold Elem SchoolPK–08508Not reported
17%
Julian High School09–12440Not reported
3%
CICS - Loomis Primary CampusKG–02333Not reportedNot reported
Kellogg Elem SchoolKG–08299Not reported
27%
Higgins Elem Community AcademyPK–08271Not reported
12%
Green W Elem SchoolPK–08267Not reported
12%
Garvey M Elem SchoolPK–08262Not reported
8%
Mount Vernon Elem SchoolPK–08245Not reported
8%
Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrPK–08243Not reported
8%
Whistler Elem SchoolPK–08242Not reported
12%
Vanderpoel Elem Magnet SchoolKG–08241Not reported
12%
Esmond Elem SchoolPK–08221Not reported
8%
Wacker Elem SchoolPK–08217Not reported
12%
Colemon J Elem AcademyPK–08166Not reported
22%
White Elem Career AcademyPK–08116Not reported
8%

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

47,802

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

43.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60643 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 60643 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 60643 is approximately $239K. 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 60643 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. 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.