Chicago, Illinois · ZIP 60653

Chicago — ZIP 60653

Chicago (60653) 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 $332K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index41/100

Avg reading proficiency9%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$332K

Median rent$1,968/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

$332K

Median Rent

$1,968/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
King College Prep High School	09–12	819	Not reported	12%
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue	PK–05	499	Not reported	8%
Phillips Academy High School	09–12	467	Not reported	3%
Perspectives Chtr - IIT Campus	06–12	413	Not reported	8%
Ariel Elem Community Academy	PK–08	364	Not reported	7%
James Farmer Jr. Elementary	PK–08	321	Not reported	8%
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy	PK–08	308	Not reported	8%
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood	PK–05	304	Not reported	22%
Woodson South Elem School	PK–08	298	Not reported	8%
Mollison Elem School	PK–08	237	Not reported	8%
Chicago Military Academy HS	09–12	209	Not reported	3%
Robinson Elem School	PK–03	117	Not reported	10%

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

34,608

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

31%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60653 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 60653 has a school score of 41/100. 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 60653 is approximately $332K. 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 60653 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.