Markham, Illinois · ZIP 60428

Markham — ZIP 60428

Markham (60428) scores 28/100 — Below Average for Illinois. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $159K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index32/100

Avg reading proficiency11%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$159K

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

$159K

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

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
Prairie-Hills Junior High School	06–08	766	Not reported	9%
Barack H Obama Learning Academy	PK–08	466	Not reported	7%
Markham Park Elem School	PK–05	292	Not reported	17%
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy	PK–05	102	Not reported	Not reported
Primary Learning Center	PK–PK	4	Not reported	Not reported

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

10,980

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

34.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60428 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 60428 has a school score of 32/100. 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 60428 is approximately $159K. 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 60428 in Markham has an overall NeighborScore of 28/100. 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.