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Elgin, Illinois · ZIP 60120

Elgin — ZIP 60120

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Elgin (60120) scores 55/100 — Fair for Elgin. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $309K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg reading proficiency13%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$309K
Median rent$1,622/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

$309K

Median Rent

$1,622/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
Elgin High School09–122,576Not reported
11%
Lords Park Elem SchoolPK–06655Not reported
9%
Coleman Elem SchoolPK–06641Not reported
6%
Huff Elem SchoolPK–06577Not reported
10%
Larsen Middle School07–08570Not reported
18%
Hilltop Elementary SchoolPK–06521Not reported
29%
Elgin Math and Science Acad ChtrKG–08499Not reported
30%
Ellis Middle School07–08496Not reported
6%
Channing Memorial Elem SchoolKG–06491Not reported
8%
Ronald D O NealKG–06445Not reported
7%
McKinley Elem SchoolKG–06395Not reported
13%

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

50,774

Median Income

$82K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60120 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 60120 has a school score of 44/100. 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 60120 is approximately $309K. 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 60120 in Elgin has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. 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.