Question 1

Is 60540 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60540 in Naperville has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Naperville city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60540 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 60540?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60540 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60540. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 60540 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Naperville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 60540?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60540 is approximately $641K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60540 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60540 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 60540 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60540 has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100, placing it in the moderate range for Naperville. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 60/100, 60540 scores similarly to the middle tier of Naperville neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Naperville — ZIP 60540

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Ellsworth Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Elmwood Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Highlands Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Naper Elem School	KG–04	—	—	—
Naperville Central High School	09–12	—	—	—
Prairie Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Steeple Run Elem School	KG–05	—	—	—
Washington Jr High School	05–08	—	—	—
Ann Reid Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
May Watts Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—