Mount Prospect, Illinois · ZIP 60056

Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056

Mount Prospect (60056) scores 70/100 — Good for Illinois. 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 $459K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg reading proficiency35%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100

Typical home value$459K

Median rent$1,717/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

$459K

Median Rent

$1,717/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

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
Prospect High School	09–12	2,245	Not reported	56%
Lincoln Middle School	06–08	784	Not reported	36%
Robert Frost Elem School	PK–05	532	Not reported	10%
River Trails Middle School	06–08	508	Not reported	43%
Fairview Elem School	02–05	463	Not reported	36%
Holmes Jr High School	06–08	459	Not reported	29%
Lions Park Elem School	02–05	458	Not reported	43%
Indian Grove Elem School	01–05	435	Not reported	44%
Westbrook Early Learning Cntr	PK–01	400	Not reported	Not reported
John Jay Elem School	KG–05	389	Not reported	22%
Robert Frost Elem School	KG–05	359	Not reported	27%
Euclid Elem School	01–05	344	Not reported	29%
Forest View Elem School	KG–05	339	Not reported	42%
The Early Learning Center	PK–PK	270	Not reported	Not reported
Prairie Trails School	PK–KG	175	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

55,989

Median Income

$102K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60056 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 60056 has a school score of 58/100. 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 60056 is approximately $459K. 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 60056 in Mount Prospect has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. 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.