Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60649

Chicago — ZIP 60649

Chicago (60649) scores 32/100 — Below Average for Chicago. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $141K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share30%

Property crime share70%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index39/100

Avg reading proficiency6%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100

Typical home value$141K

Median rent$1,425/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

$141K

Median Rent

$1,425/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Bouchet Elem Math & Science Acad	PK–08	660	Not reported	7%
South Shore Intl Col Prep HS	09–12	625	Not reported	12%
Art in Motion Charter School	07–12	602	Not reported	3%
OKeeffe Elem School	PK–08	572	Not reported	5%
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy	PK–08	542	Not reported	7%
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch	PK–08	513	Not reported	5%
Parkside Elem Community Academy	PK–08	283	Not 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

48,720

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

25%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60649 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 60649 has a school score of 39/100. 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 60649 is approximately $141K. 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 60649 in Chicago has an overall NeighborScore of 32/100. 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.