Oak Lawn, Illinois · ZIP 60453

Oak Lawn — ZIP 60453

Oak Lawn (60453) scores 75/100 — 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 $302K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg reading proficiency27%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$302K

Median rent$1,848/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

$302K

Median Rent

$1,848/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

Monthly Incidents — 2026

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Oak Lawn Comm High School	09–12	1,867	Not reported	17%
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)	09–12	1,702	Not reported	17%
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch	06–08	1,090	Not reported	24%
Simmons Middle School	06–08	725	Not reported	20%
Harnew Elem School	PK–05	512	Not reported	38%
J Covington Elem School	KG–05	470	Not reported	22%
Sward Elem School	KG–05	457	Not reported	40%
J M Hannum Elem School	KG–05	410	Not reported	32%
Ernest F Kolb Elem School	PK–05	399	Not reported	22%
Kolmar Avenue Elem School	KG–05	391	Not reported	42%
Columbus Manor Elem School	PK–05	359	Not reported	27%
Lawn Manor School	PK–02	210	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

57,098

Median Income

$84K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

40.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60453 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 60453 has a school score of 53/100. 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 60453 is approximately $302K. 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 60453 in Oak Lawn has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. 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.