Question 1

Is 60653 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60653 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 60653 among the safer ZIP codes in the Chicago metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60653?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60653 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60653. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60653 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Chicago. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60653?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60653 is approximately $322K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60653 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 60653 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 60653 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60653 has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Chicago area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Chicago metro, so the score reflects how 60653 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 82 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Robinson Elem School	PK–03	—	—	—
James Farmer Jr. Elementary	PK–08	—	—	—
King College Prep High School	09–12	—	—	—
Mollison Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Phillips Academy High School	09–12	—	—	—
Woodson South Elem School	PK–08	—	—	—
Ariel Elem Community Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Chicago Military Academy HS	09–12	—	—	—
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood	PK–05	—	—	—
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue	PK–05	—	—	—
Perspectives Chtr - IIT Campus	06–12	—	—	—