Question 1

Is 60014 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60014 in Crystal Lake has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Crystal Lake city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60014 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60014?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60014 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60014. 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, 60014 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Crystal Lake. 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 60014?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60014 is approximately $366K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60014 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60014 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 60014 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60014 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Crystal Lake. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 60014 scores similarly to the middle tier of Crystal Lake 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.

Crystal Lake — ZIP 60014

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Canterbury Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Husmann Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Coventry Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Lundahl Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
North Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch	06–08	—	—	—
South Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
West Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Hannah Beardsley Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Woods Creek Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Glacier Ridge Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Indian Prairie Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Glacier Ridge Prek	PK–PK	—	—	—
Crystal Lake Central High School	09–12	—	—	—
Crystal Lake South High School	09–12	—	—	—
Prairie Grove Elem School	PK–04	—	—	—
Prairie Grove Junior High School	05–08	—	—	—