Downers Grove, Illinois · ZIP 60515

Downers Grove — ZIP 60515

Downers Grove (60515) scores 73/100 — Good for Downers Grove. 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 $516K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index26/100

Typical home value$516K

Median rent$2,298/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

$516K

Median Rent

$2,298/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

4,505

Violent Crime

395

Property Crime

4,110

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for DuPage 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
Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S	09–12	2,082	Not reported	49%
Herrick Middle School	07–08	626	Not reported	42%
Lester Elem School	PK–06	531	Not reported	56%
Highland Elem School	PK–06	352	Not reported	53%
Pierce Downer Elem School	PK–06	337	Not reported	42%
Whittier Elem School	PK–06	307	Not reported	52%
Belle Aire Elem School	PK–06	276	Not reported	47%
Henry Puffer School	PK–06	271	Not reported	42%

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

29,045

Median Income

$123K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

44 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60515 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 60515 has a school score of 66/100. 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 60515 is approximately $516K. 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 60515 in Downers Grove has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. 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.