Des Plaines, Illinois · ZIP 60016

Des Plaines — ZIP 60016

Des Plaines (60016) scores 66/100 — Fair for Des Plaines. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $341K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$341K

Median rent$2,000/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

$341K

Median Rent

$2,000/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

Total Incidents

124,938

Violent Crime

14,991

Property Crime

109,947

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cook County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Chippewa Middle School	06–08	652	Not reported	47%
North Elementary School	KG–05	599	Not reported	30%
Algonquin Middle School	06–08	597	Not reported	41%
Apollo Elem School	KG–05	536	Not reported	17%
Brentwood Elem School	KG–05	375	Not reported	29%
Central Elem School	KG–05	322	Not reported	52%
Early Learning Center	PK–PK	290	Not reported	Not reported
Cumberland Elem School	KG–05	279	Not reported	57%
Terrace Elem School	KG–05	206	Not reported	52%

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

60,520

Median Income

$87K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60016 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 60016 has a school score of 51/100. 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 60016 is approximately $341K. 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 60016 in Des Plaines has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100. 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.