New Lenox, Illinois · ZIP 60451

New Lenox — ZIP 60451

New Lenox (60451) 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 $456K.

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 index59/100

Avg reading proficiency36%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index28/100

Typical home value$456K

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

$456K

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

2,435

Violent Crime

348

Property Crime

2,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Will 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
Lincoln Way West	09–12	2,047	Not reported	49%
Lincoln-Way Central High School	09–12	1,991	Not reported	47%
Alex M Martino Jr High School	07–08	591	Not reported	33%
Liberty Junior High School	07–08	573	Not reported	28%
Spencer Crossing	04–06	544	Not reported	37%
Spencer Pointe	01–03	437	Not reported	27%
Nelson Ridge School	04–06	432	Not reported	46%
Nelson Prairie School	01–03	388	Not reported	32%
Bentley Elem School	04–06	380	Not reported	36%
Oster-Oakview School	04–06	373	Not reported	32%
Arnold J Tyler School	01–03	372	Not reported	52%
Spencer Trail	KG–KG	367	Not reported	Not reported
Haines Elem School	01–03	358	Not reported	17%
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center	PK–08	141	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

37,481

Median Income

$137K

Homeownership

93%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60451 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 60451 has a school score of 59/100. 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 60451 is approximately $456K. 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 60451 in New Lenox 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.