Question 1

Is 60646 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60646 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 60646 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60646?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60646 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 60646 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Chicago district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 60646 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60646?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60646 is approximately $547K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60646 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60646 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 60646 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60646 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Chicago. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 60646 scores similarly to the middle tier of Chicago neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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Edgebrook Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Hitch Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Wildwood Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Sauganash Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—