Question 1

Is 60462 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60462 in Orland Park has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Orland Park city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 60462 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 60462?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60462 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 60462. 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, 60462 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Orland Park. 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 60462?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 60462 is approximately $368K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 60462 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 60462 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 60462 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 60462 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Orland Park. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 60462 scores similarly to the middle tier of Orland Park 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.

Orland Park — ZIP 60462

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Carl Sandburg High School	09–12	—	—	—
Fernway Park Elem School	PK–05	—	—	—
Orland Park Elem School	PK–02	—	—	—
Liberty Elem School	03–05	—	—	—
Orland Jr High School	06–08	—	—	—
High Point Elem School	03–05	—	—	—
Prairie Elem School	PK–02	—	—	—
Orland Center School	PK–02	—	—	—
Jerling Junior High School	06–08	—	—	—
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center	PK–05	—	—	—