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Des Plaines, Illinois · ZIP 60018

Des Plaines — ZIP 60018

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Des Plaines (60018) scores 78/100 — Good 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 $401K.

78OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$401K

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

$401K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Maine West High School09–121,857Not reported
25%
Forest Elem SchoolPK–05658Not reported
37%
Friendship Jr High School06–08633Not reported
33%
Iroquois Community SchoolKG–08411Not reported
57%
Devonshire SchoolKG–05370Not reported
27%
Plainfield Elem SchoolKG–05285Not reported
42%
Orchard Place Elem SchoolKG–05258Not reported
22%
South Elem SchoolKG–05253Not reported
52%
Rosemont Elem SchoolPK–08221Not reported
32%

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

29,302

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

40.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60018 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 60018 has a school score of 59/100. 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 60018 is approximately $401K. 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 60018 in Des Plaines has an overall NeighborScore of 78/100. 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.